Open Cafe Great for a Break
The special exhibit in the Event Hall is one of the Tokyo Motor Show's main attractions, and in keeping with the show's basic concept of "audience participation" and "hands-on exhibits," 13 Carrozzerias from five countries have 30 original and "tuning" cars on display. It is one of the most popular areas of the show, particularly with young auto fans who want to see the distinctive and sometimes quirky designs up close.
"Carrozzeria" is the Italian word for "car design studio," and the studios on display at the show are known for producing some of the best designs in the world. This is the first time that unique car manufacturers have exhibited in this way at the Tokyo Motor Show, and they have an extraordinary range of vehicles on display, everything from an eightwheeler electric car that is trying for the world speed record to high performance sports cars, racing cars, 3-wheel vehicles mini electric cars, electric scooters and compact formula cars.
The exhibitors include three German companies(Brabus, Gemballa, and Hartge), two British companies(Grinnall and TVR), one Danish company(Kleemann), two Swiss companies( Sportec and Armec)and four Japanese companies(Ohno Car Craft, Choro-Q Motors(including partner Zagato), Sivax and Tokyo R&D). Also exhibiting from Japan is Keio University. Other highlights of the Carrozzeria Exhibit include the top three prize winners from the "Student Formula SAE Competition of Japan 2003"(sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan).
The "Carrozzeria Cafe" is located directly in front of the exhibit, and young couples can be seen relaxing in the classic yet trendy atmosphere. "Carrozzeria & Cafe" is one part of the motor show not to be missed. |
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| Keio University Electric Vehicles Laboratory challenging the fastest speed record, 400 km/h |
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| "Carrozzeria Cafe," a hot spot for car lovers |
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| Brabus tuning boosts power to Mercedes |
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| Gemballa specializes in Porsche |
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