2014 Mitsuoka Final Orochi Sports Car (Photo and Features)

The Mitsuoka Orochi is a Japanese sports car designed and built by Mitsuoka Motors as a concept car in 2001, with updates and revisions to the design appearing in 2003 and 2005, before finally being put into production and offered for sale in late 2006 as a 2007 model.

The car takes its name from the mythical Yamata no Orochi 8-headed Japanese dragon. Mitsuoka says "Orochi is the car to ride to gather attention from everyone", and categorizes this car as a "Fashion-Super Car". (Source: Wikipedia)

Japanese auto maker Mitsuoka Motor president Akio Mitsuoka (R) and designer Takanori Aoki display the company's sports car Final Orochi, in Tokyo.

Mitsuoka Motor Co. has revealed the latest--and final--edition of its custom-designed Orochi sports car.

Only five units will hit the market, the Toyama-based company, which specializes in small-lot production of custom-designed vehicles, said April 23.

Company President Akio Mitsuoka said further development of Orochi models will likely be difficult from a cost perspective because electronic stability control will be required on new models starting in October under vehicle safety standards.

First unveiled in 2007, the Orochi, named for an eight-headed dragon in Japanese folklore, won car buffs’ attention for its masculine and reptilian low-rider design. About 130 units have been sold to date.

Japanese auto maker Mitsuoka Motor president Akio Mitsuoka (R) and designer Takanori Aoki display the company's sports car Final Orochi.

The new Orochi is equipped with a 3.3-liter, 233-horsepower engine produced by Toyota Motor Corp. Priced at a tax-inclusive 12.7 million yen, it features a color lineup that includes purple and white.

The Orochi's interior is fully trimmed with leather. The car is also equipped with motorized wing mirrors and windows, A/C, airbags, low-beam side HID, an immobilizer, and a Panasonic satnav.

(AFP Photo)