Daihatsu Copen

Saw this Copen @ the BigBoyzToyz exhibition last year. It catches my eyes from far & till now, i've not get over it yet. Although it's not those branded sport cars, but its so slick & affordable, especially the road tax!!

The Copen is a combination of a roadster and the economy kei car size. It features a 16 valve, 659 cc engine with 4 cylinders and is turbocharged to provide strong response from as low as 2,000 rpm. It also has a maximum power of a respectable 67bhp.

The Copen comes equipped with an electronically operated aluminium hard-top that can convert the car from hard-top to open-top with a single push of a button just under 25 seconds. With the top down, all-round visibility is excellent and parking is easy, with visual reference points at every corner.

The Copen weighs only 840kg, and offers excellent fuel economy. It is claimed to achieve 17km/l. Though a small and minimalist car, the Copen comes with standard ABS and dual front airbags.

Technical Details

Body Type:	SPORTS
Engine Type:	JB-DET DOHC Turbo 4 Cycle 16 valve
Engine (cyls):
Transmission:	5 Speed Manual / 4 Speed Auto
Max. Horse Power Bhp/rpm:	47KW (64ps) @ 6000rpm
Torque/rpm:	100Nm (11.2kg m) @ 3200rpm
Suspension F/R:	Macpherson Struts / Trailing arm
Brakes F/R:	Ventilated Disk / Drum
Length:	3395mm
Height:	1245mm
Width:	1475mm
Weight (Active / Detachable):	830kg / 800kg
Capacity:	40L
Consumption:	40L/15.2km/L (Manual:16km/L)