- "A Vision Gran Turismo that represents the potential of kei cars."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The DAIHATSU COPEN RJ Vision Gran Turismo is a concept car produced by Daihatsu as part of the Vision Gran Turismo project. It appears in Gran Turismo Sport and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Five colors are available for this car:
- Red
- Blue
- Yellow
- Lime Green
- Grey Gunmetal
Description[]
- Note: The car does not have an in-game description in GT Sport.
Car Index (GT7)[]
- "The Daihatsu Copen RJ Vision Gran Turismo was built to comply with Japan's "kei car" specifications. While the engine is set at 660 cc, it manages to produce 147.9 HP, which is almost 2.5 times as much as the standard Copen. The "RJ" in the name stands for Racing Jacket. Appropriate indeed because you really feel like you were wearing the car when sitting in the driver's seat."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
Kei vehicles are unique to Japan, where they serve an important role in the country's automotive culture. The vehicles must adhere to many restrictions, mainly in size and engine displacement, but that hasn't stopped many manufacturers to create some amazingly fun-to-drive sporty examples.
Once such car is the Daihatsu Copen, a convertible that can be considered a genuine sport car. The second-generation model, which appeared in 2014, featured a D-Frame body and came powered by a turbocharged 3-cylinder engine,[1] complete with variable valve timing. It also had what the company called the Dress-Formation system that allowed body panels to be easily removed and replaced to change the look of the car.
Using this car as a base, the COPEN RJ Vision Gran Turismo was created to explore the full sporting potential of kei cars. RJ stands for "Racing Jacket," which refers to the car's sporty exterior. The car indeed has the look of a warrior dressed for battle with an oversized front spoiler, rear wing and diffusers. The car's aggressive fender flares adds to the car's "let's get down to business" nature.
By law, the engine's displacement remains 660 cc, but boost pressure has been increased to allow the 3.0-cylinder to produce 146.9 HP and 148.9 ft-lb of torque. Also, curb weight has been reduced to just 600 kilograms (1,300 lb), giving the car the acceleration pop of bigger sports cars.
In the 1960s, Daihatsu competed in motorsports with the classic P-5. The COPEN RJ Vision Gran Turismo is meant to carry on that fighting spirit.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo Sport | Daihatsu Brand Central | 1,000,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Daihatsu Brand Central | 1,000,000 | --- |
Trivia[]
The Seico Industrial Design Works logo on the lower side of the car.
- The car is based on the Copen Robe from 2014.
- This is the only Vision Gran Turismo car to not have an unveiling trailer.
- Before GT7, it was also the only Vision Gran Turismo car lacking a description.
- Out of all Vision Gran Turismo cars, this car has the lowest performance stats overall.
- In GT Sport's ending credits, there is a credit for "Designed by seico.co.ltd", with names of Kiyoto Hiwada and Takamasa Omori being credited. It is possible that the design for this car was outsourced by the mentioned company by the commission of Daihatsu.
- The company (also known as Seico Industrial Design Works) exhibited a modified second-generation Copen at the 2015 Osaka Auto Messe and Tokyo Auto Salon.
- The Seico logos can also be found on the lower side of the car, when the default livery is used.
Notes[]
- ↑ Miswritten as "3.0-cylinder"