Japanese car tuning brand Liberty Walk has unveiled a body kit inspired by the Ferrari F40 for the kei car Autozam AZ-1. The body kit was first showcased at the Tokyo Auto Salon car show and aims to incorporate the iconic styling elements of the legendary Ferrari F40.
The Liberty Walk body kit utilizes the distinctive silhouette and gull-wing doors of the Autozam AZ-1 to create a Ferrari F40-like appearance, despite the Italian car having traditional doors. The front of the kei car in the kit has been modeled to reflect the F40 style, including the front bumper, headlights, and fenders. Similar to the authentic Liberty Walk Ferrari F40, the Autozam AZ-1 receives additional fender flares for the rear axle, allowing the wheels to match the widened front suspension track. The standard taillights have been replaced with four F40-inspired lamps, and a large rear wing is positioned to emulate the F40 LM look. Under the wing, there is a rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and three exhaust pipes.
Despite the bold new body styling, Liberty Walk has retained the standard drivetrain for the Autozam AZ-1, meaning the car still features a turbocharged 657cc three-cylinder engine. The same engine (also used in the Suzuki Alto at the time) produces 47 kW of power and 85 Nm of torque, which is delivered to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. The price for the Autozam AZ-1 body kit starts at $22,660 USD ($34,300 AUD) and does not include the car.
Similar to most Japanese cars, the prices of Autozam AZ-1 have risen since the pandemic, with the latest sale in Australia reaching $28,000 AUD.
FAQ:
1. What inspired Liberty Walk in designing the body kit for the Autozam AZ-1?
The body kit is inspired by the legendary Ferrari F40.
2. What styling elements were borrowed from the Ferrari F40 for the Autozam AZ-1 body kit?
The Liberty Walk body kit incorporates the distinctive silhouette, gull-wing doors, front bumper, headlights, fenders, rear fender flares, four F40-style lamps, and a large rear wing.
3. Does the Autozam AZ-1 retain the standard drivetrain?
Yes, Liberty Walk has decided to keep the standard drivetrain for the Autozam AZ-1.
4. What engines are used in the Autozam AZ-1?
The Autozam AZ-1 is equipped with a turbocharged 657cc three-cylinder engine producing 47 kW of power and 85 Nm of torque.
5. What is the price of the Autozam AZ-1 body kit?
The price for the Autozam AZ-1 body kit starts at $22,660 USD ($34,300 AUD) and does not include the car.
Definitions:
– Car tuning: Modifying and personalizing cars to improve their looks, performance, and sound.
– Kei car: A type of small-sized passenger car produced in Japan, characterized by its small dimensions and an engine capacity of up to 660cc. It aims to comply with Japanese regulations for this type of vehicle.
– Tokyo Auto Salon: An annual car exhibition held in Tokyo, showcasing, among other things, modified and tuned cars.
– Liberty Walk: A Japanese brand specializing in car tuning, known for its eccentric and aggressive body kits.
– Autozam AZ-1: A kei car produced by Mazda from 1992 to 1994. It features a unique appearance, gull-wing doors, and a small engine.
– Ferrari F40: A legendary sports car produced by the Italian brand Ferrari from 1987 to 1992. It is considered one of the most iconic Ferraris.
Suggested Related Links:
– libertywalk.co.jp – Official Liberty Walk website, where more information about the product can be found.
– autozam.mazda.com – Official Autozam website, the manufacturer of Autozam AZ-1, where more information about the car can be found.
– ferrari.com – Official Ferrari website, where more information about the brand’s cars can be found.
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