Daihatsu Opti

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Daihatsu Opti
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorDaihatsu Leeza

The Daihatsu Opti (Japanese: ダイハツ・オプティ, Hepburn: Daihatsu Oputi) is a kei car produced by Japanese automaker Daihatsu from 1992 to 2002, which replaced the Leeza. It was available with a 658 cc petrol engine and either front- or four-wheel drive, and marketed as a more upmarket variant of the Mira. The name "Opti" refers to both "optimistic" and "optimum".[1]

First generation (L300; 1992)

First generation (L300)
Kerb weight
650–750 kg (1,433–1,653 lb)

The first-generation Opti was launched in Japan in January 1992, after having been previewed at the 1991

12-valve three-cylinder engine with 40.5 kW (54 hp; 55 PS). It was available as a three-door hatchback with an electrically operated canvas top was also available. A 4WD model (dubbed Aℓ-4) was also available. In September 1992, the Ox, Ax, and Aℓ-4 trim levels were joined by the low-priced Ad, a sportier Ad-S and the luxurious Ad-I which also has a driver's side airbag.[3] The Ad model got a two-valve version of the EF
engine with 31 kW (42 hp; 42 PS).

In December 1992, the Opti Club Sport was introduced, a version with 13-inch aluminium wheels, sports suspension and a

DOHC
version (EF-ZL), which also equipped in Pico Limited. The canvas top option was discontinued. In May 1996, the retro Opti Classic model was introduced, featuring a chrome grille and various other detail touches including leather trimmed interior. A driver's side airbag also became standard across the range, reflecting updated regulations. In May 1997, the front bumper and taillights were changed. The Classic variant was also changed cosmetically and the chromed "Classic" emblem was no longer mounted on the bonnet. In August 1997, the Club Sport model was reintroduced as a permanent member of the lineup, which is still a three-door model equipped with Momo steering wheel. It was based on the Classic model. In December 1997, the Parco Classic limited edition model was introduced. In November 1998, as kei car regulations were changed, the first-generation Opti was replaced by the second-generation model.

  • Opti Parco
    Opti Parco
  • Opti Pico Limited
    Opti Pico Limited
  • Opti Pico Limited
    Opti Pico Limited
  • Opti Classic
    Opti Classic
  • Opti Classic
    Opti Classic

YM Mobilemates Ami

YM Mobilemates, a branch of

coupé with Ferrari F40-inspired design.[4] The Ami is a variant of the Opti fitted with a dummy mid-engine design body. It came with the same engine as the Opti, an SOHC or DOHC 12-valve 40.5 kW (54 hp; 55 PS) engine.[5] 600 units of the car were planned to be produced but it was said that only three were ordered. The Ami was only sold in Japan's capital area via an event ticket supplier called Ticket Pia.[4]

Second generation (L800; 1998)

Second generation (L800)
Kerb weight
730–820 kg (1,609–1,808 lb)

The second-generation Opti was launched in Japan in November 1998. It was based on the modified L500 series Mira chassis, and available as a four-door hardtop sedan in two different styles: Opti and Opti Classic (launched in 2000). The high-performance model, called Opti Aerodown Beex, was also available. It was discontinued in 2002.

  • Opti Classic
    Opti Classic
  • Opti Classic
    Opti Classic
  • Opti Aerodown Beex
    Opti Aerodown Beex

References

  1. ISBN 4-915220-39-7
  2. ^ Automobile Guide Book 1992~'93, p. 159
  3. ISSN 0215-7713
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  4. ^ a b "MEGA Rare 1997 (Daihatsu Opti-based) Yamaha AMI". WasabiCars. 14 June 2014. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Honey, Someone shrunk the F40". FaezClutchless. 3 October 2012. Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
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