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| production = 1989–1990
| production = 1989–1990
| model_years = 1989–1993
| model_years = 1989–1993
| assembly = [[Maihara]], [[Japan]]
| assembly = Japan: [[Maihara]]
| designer = [[Dome (constructor)|Jiotto Design Studio]] under Minoru Hayashi
| designer = [[Dome (constructor)|Jiotto Design Studio]] under Minoru Hayashi
| class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])
| class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])
| body_style = 2-door [[coupé]]
| body_style = 2-door [[coupé]]
| layout = [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout|Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive]]
| layout = [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout|Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive]]
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| engine = 3.5 L ''[[Motori Moderni#Subaru|Motori Moderni 1235]]'' [[Flat-twelve engine|F12]] (Mk I)<br>3.5 L ''[[Judd (engine)#GV|Judd GV]]'' 72-degree [[V10 engine|V10]] (Mk II)
|3.5 L ''[[Motori Moderni#Subaru|Motori Moderni 1235]]'' [[Flat-twelve engine|F12]] (Mk I)
|3.5 L ''[[Judd (engine)#GV|Judd GV]]'' 72-degree [[V10 engine|V10]] (Mk II)
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| transmission = 6-speed ''[[Wiesmann]]'' [[manual transmission|manual]]
| transmission = 6-speed ''[[Wiesmann]]'' [[manual transmission|manual]]
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| weight = {{cvt|2425|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}<br>{{cvt|2734|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} (Mk II)
| weight = {{cvt|2425|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}<br>{{cvt|2734|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} (Mk II)
| doors = [[Gullwing doors]]
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The '''Jiotto Caspita''' is a prototype [[Mid-engine design|mid-engine]] [[sports car]] designed and manufactured by [[Dome (constructor)|Dome]] in 1989. The car was billed as the "''F1 on the Road''." The original design of the car was done by Kunihisa Ito, who was the vice-president and chief designer of Jiotto Design Incorporated.
The '''Jiotto Caspita''' is a prototype [[Mid-engine design|mid-engine]] [[sports car]] designed and manufactured by [[Dome (constructor)|Dome]] in 1989. The car was billed as the "''F1 on the Road''." The original design of the car was done by Kunihisa Ito, who was the vice-president and chief designer of Jiotto Design Incorporated.

Revision as of 23:30, 21 May 2020

DOME Jiotto Caspita
1989 Jiotto Caspita (Mk I) on display
Overview
ManufacturerDOME Co. Ltd.
Production1989–1990
Model years1989–1993
AssemblyJapan: Maihara
DesignerJiotto Design Studio under Minoru Hayashi
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
DoorsGullwing
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission6-speed Wiesmann manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,534 mm (178.5 in)
4,595 mm (180.9 in) (Mk II)
Width1,996 mm (78.6 in)
Height1,135 mm (44.7 in)
Curb weight2,425 lb (1,100 kg)
2,734 lb (1,240 kg) (Mk II)

The Jiotto Caspita is a prototype mid-engine sports car designed and manufactured by Dome in 1989. The car was billed as the "F1 on the Road." The original design of the car was done by Kunihisa Ito, who was the vice-president and chief designer of Jiotto Design Incorporated.

1989 Jiotto Caspita (Mk I)

The first car was powered by a Motori Moderni Flat-twelve engine, a detuned Formula One engine originally built for Subaru, and then in 1990 a second concept was built with a Judd GV V10 engine, new twin circular taillights, and more traditionally styled side mirrors as Subaru took the engine to use in its Formula-one car for the 1990 season. Both engines were longitudinally mounted, and powered through a 6-speed gearbox built by Wiesmann. The car first made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in the same year, but the project would die out in 1993 due to the global recession which meant lack of demands for supercars. With the Judd engine, the Caspita is capable of 577 hp (430 kW) at 10,750 rpm and 283 ft·lbf (384 N·m) of torque at 10,500 rpm. This, along with a curb weight of 2,734 lb (1,240 kg), gives the Caspita a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration time of approximately 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h).

The Mk.I Caspita is currently on display at the Motorcar Museum of Japan, whilst the Mk. II is still in the possession of Dome and sits in their museum below the wind tunnel at their headquarters.

Specifications (1989 Mk I Caspita)[1]

Dimensions

  • Wheelbase: 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
  • Track - front: 1,630 mm (64.2 in)
  • Track - rear: 1,600 mm (63.0 in)
  • Length: 4,534 mm (178.5 in)
  • Width: 1,996 mm (78.6 in)
  • Height: 1,135 mm (44.7 in)
  • Length-to-wheelbase ratio: 1.68
  • Kerb weight: 1,100 kg (2,425 lb)
  • Weight distribution: 40/60
  • Fuel capacity: 100 L (22.0 imp gal; 26.4 US gal)

Engine

  • Manufacturer: Motori Moderni
  • Type: DOHC flat-12
  • Total valves: 60 (5 per cylinder)
  • Main bearings: Standard
  • Bore x stroke: 84.00 mm (3.3 in) x 52.60 mm (2.1 in)
  • Bore x stroke ratio: 1.6
  • Displacement: 3497 cc (213 in³)
  • Unitary capacity: 291 cc/cylinder
  • Fuel system: EFi
  • Aspiration: Natural
  • Compressor type: N/A
  • Intercooler: None
  • Catalytic converter: Standard
  • Max. output: 456 PS (335 kW; 450 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
  • Max. torque: 362 N⋅m (267 lb⋅ft) (36.9 kgf·m) @ 6,000 rpm
  • Coolant water: Standard
  • Specific output: 128.7 bhp (96 kW; 130 PS) per litre (2.11 bhp/in³, 96.0 kW/L)
  • Specific torque: 103.5 N·m/L

Performance

  • 0–62 mph (100 km/h): 4.7s
  • Top speed: 199 mph (320 km/h)
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 409 bhp per metric ton (305 kW/t)

Other

  • Engine layout: Mid-engine
  • Alignment: Longitudinal
  • Steering type: Rack and pinion
  • Suspension: independent double-wishbone coil-spring with anti-roll bars (Front and rear)
  • Wheels: 9JJ x 17 (F), 13JJ x 17 (R)
  • Tyres: 245/40 ZR 17 (F), 335/35 ZR 17 (R)
  • Brakes: ventilated discs
  • Brake size: 332 mm
  • Transmission: 6-speed
  • Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
  • Top-gear ratio: 1.00
  • Final drive ratio: 3.75

Specifications (1990 Mk II Caspita)

1990 Jiotto Caspita (Mk II) with the Judd V10 engine
rear view

Dimensions

  • Wheelbase: 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
  • Track - front: 1,630 mm (64.2 in)
  • Track - rear: 1,600 mm (63.0 in)
  • Length: 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
  • Width: 1,996 mm (78.6 in)
  • Height: 1,135 mm (44.7 in)
  • Length-to-wheelbase ratio: 1.7
  • Kerb weight: 2,734 lb (1,240 kg)
  • Weight distribution: 40/60
  • Fuel capacity: 100 L (22.0 imp gal; 26.4 US gal)

Engine

  • Manufacturer: Judd
  • Type: 72-degree DOHC V10
  • Total valves: 40 (4 per cylinder)
  • Main bearings: Standard
  • Bore x stroke: 92.00 mm (3.6 in) x 52.60 mm (2.1 in)
  • Bore x stroke ratio: 1.75
  • Displacement: 3497 cc (213 in³)
  • Unitary capacity: 349.7 cc/cylinder
  • Fuel system: EFi
  • Aspiration: Natural
  • Compressor type: N/A
  • Intercooler: None
  • Catalytic converter: Standard
  • Max. output: 585 PS (430 kW; 577 hp) @ 10,750 rpm
  • Max. torque: 385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) (36.9 kgf·m) @ 10,500 rpm
  • Coolant water: Standard
  • Specific output: 165 bhp (123 kW; 167 PS) per litre (2.7 bhp/in³, 96.0 kW/L)
  • Specific torque: 110.09 N·m/L

Performance

  • 0–62 mph (100 km/h): 4.7s
  • Top speed: 199 mph (320 km/h)
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 409 bhp per metric ton (305 kW/t)

Other

  • Engine layout: Mid-engine
  • Alignment: Longitudinal
  • Steering type: Rack and pinion
  • Suspension: independent double-wishbone coil-spring with anti-roll bars (Front and rear)
  • Wheels: 9JJ x 17 (F), 13JJ x 17 (R)
  • Tyres: 245/40 ZR 17 (F), 335/35 ZR 17 (R)
  • Brakes: ventilated discs
  • Brake size: 332 mm
  • Transmission: 6-speed
  • Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
  • Top-gear ratio: 1.00
  • Final drive ratio: 3.75

See also

References

  1. ^ "Jiotto Caspita Mk I specifications". Retrieved 5 February 2018.