[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/kode57-concept-roadster\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/kode57-concept-roadster\/","headline":"The Kode57 Concept Roadster","name":"The Kode57 Concept Roadster","description":"Monterey Car Week is a pretty good marker for cars to watch out for in the future, as well as beautiful concepts that often push the boundaries of what we\u2019ve come to expect. This year\u2019s Californian car show was no different, with not one but two impressive gull-wing style sports cars to drool over. We\u2019ve already taken a look at the striking Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Super Car, so now say hello to the Kode57; maybe this year\u2019s looks-most-like-a-Batmobile winner \u2013 […]","datePublished":"2016-08-29","dateModified":"2016-08-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-43.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-43.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/kode57-concept-roadster\/","about":["Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":434,"keywords":["concept cars","ferrari","Ferrari Enzo","Ken Okuyama\u2019s Kode57","Kode57","Kode57 Concept Roadster#","Mercedes-Maybach 6","sports car","sports car concept","supercar"],"articleBody":"Monterey Car Week is a pretty good marker for cars to watch out for in the future, as well as beautiful concepts that often push the boundaries of what we\u2019ve come to expect. This year\u2019s Californian car show was no different, with not one but two impressive gull-wing style sports cars to drool over.We\u2019ve already taken a look at the striking Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Super Car, so now say hello to the Kode57; maybe this year\u2019s looks-most-like-a-Batmobile winner \u2013 the one from the sixties.There\u2019s no doubt about it, Ken Okuyama\u2019s Kode57 sports car concept is a beautiful sight to behold, with seemingly every curve and angled line complimenting the next. Ken Okuyama Cars are based in Japan and are certainly beginning to make people sit up and take notice with some very handsome creations.The power derives from a 6-litre V12 with approximately 600 horsepower, with the option of some tuning by Novitec Rosso, the famous Italian sports car tuners known for their treatments given to Ferraris. Ferrari is the link here of course, as Okuyama has in the past been responsible for the design of the Ferrari Enzo and has overseen the design of the 599 \u2013rumour even has it that the engine in the Kode57 is straight out of a Ferrari 599 GTB, though information on the numbers and mechanics is currently pretty scant.The Kode57 features a 6-speed semi-auto transmission to control that front mounted V12 engine. Suspension tuning is also an option for any eventual owner of this roadster also courtesy of Novitec Rosso.Those rather uniquely styled doors are not strictly speaking gull-wing, as the Kode57 has no roof for them to attach to \u2013 although the open effect is similar. They actually open backwards and upwards.Okuyama says that the Kode57 may well make it to full production, but only in a limited run and any future road-going vehicles will be assembled by hand in Yamagata in Japan.As for the name, the \u201857\u2019 pays homage to those amazing cars that cruised the streets in and around 1957. A quick look at the Cadillac from that period gives a hint as to where Okuyama was coming from when he set pen to paper. Of course, you might have also realised that the sixties Batmobile to which I referred earlier was actually based on a 1955 Lincoln Futura from the same period, the one with the twin hump cockpits.This is easily one of the best looking concept sports cars I\u2019ve seen in quite some time, so let\u2019s hope it does reach its ultimate goal of full production."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"The Kode57 Concept Roadster","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/kode57-concept-roadster\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]