The Tommykaira ZZ is a mid-engined sports car manufactured by tuning company Tommykaira (トミーカイラ) in Japan. The car was conceived in late 1991, developed from 1992, unveiled in 1995 and manufactured from 1996 to 2000 in its first generation, and from 2014 to 2021 in its second.

Tommykaira ZZ
A first generation Tommykaira ZZ with the detachable roof removed.
Overview
Manufacturer	Tommykaira Green Lord Motors (2nd only)
Also called	Tommykaira ZZ1 Tommykaira ZZI Tommykaira ZZ-EV
Production	1990-2000 2014-present
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door targa - 1st Gen. 2-door roadster - 2nd Gen.
Layout	MR layout
Related	Leading Edge 190 RT Leading Edge 240 RT
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L SR20DE I4 - 1st Gen. EV Motor - 2nd Gen.
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,375 mm (94 in) - 1st Gen.
Length	3,630 mm (143 in) - 1st Gen.
Width	1,740 mm (69 in) - 1st Gen.
Height	1,110 mm (44 in) - 1st Gen.
Curb weight	650 kg (1,433 lb) - 1st Gen.
Chronology
Successor	Tommykaira ZZII

First Generation (1996-2000)

The first generation ZZ was all styled by Tommykaira and Mooncraft's Takuya Yura, and did not borrow any designs from other cars. The roof of the car was detachable, with four bolts holding it either on the bonnet or on the roll hoop and windscreen frame.[1] The ZZ sold a total of almost 220 units in its years of production.^{[citation needed]} After Tomita Auto UK was dissolved, the designs were sold at auction to Breckland Technology Ltd, who created the Leading Edge Sportscar Company to market a slightly revised ZZ from 2002 onwards in two models, the 190RT and 240RT. In 2005 the scarce success brought to the discontinuation of Leading Edge, and to the production of the car born as the ZZ. The assets were bought at an auction by a car collector from Pakistan, who owns the 240RT too.

The ZZ was powered by a 2.0-liter SR20DE naturally-aspirated inline-four sourced from Nissan, fed by 45mm Keihin carburetors (Mikuni on the 190RT), and put out 178 hp (133 kW; 180 PS) in the standard trim, or 195 PS in the ZZ-S. With the 2000 update, it gained 5 PS and 5 Nm. Torque output is 195 Nm. The performance figures of the car are 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in about 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h). The front and rear brake discs are both vented. Tires were 205 mm front and rear, but for the late model 195mm front were adopted to reduce lift off oversteer. The power is sent to the rear wheels by a 5-speed manual transmission.

ZZ-S (1995-2000)

The ZZ-S was intended to be a sportier version of the ZZ. Its power output slightly increased for a total of 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS). No other changes were made.

Second Generation (2014-2021)

Tommykaira returned with another variation of the ZZ, this time with the help of a company that originated from Kyoto University called Green Lord Motors. A few companies also gave funding for the second generation ZZ, some of these being Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and Globis Capital.[2] The total for funding was $14 million.[3] Funding started in 2010, with a total of $6.6 million at the end of 2012, and earned another $6 million for 2013–2015.

The ZZ became electric for the second generation. Because of this change, many critics started calling it the ZZ-EV. The design has received major changes as well, with a more aggressive look. The car now stays as a roadster for this generation.

The price of the vehicle is at $80,000.[2]

Green Lord Motors says the car's chassis is "adaptable", which means modifications can go over beyond limits of the car.[2] The power coming from the electric motor is 305 hp (227 kW; 309 PS), and has an electric range of 75 mi (121 km).[3] The ZZ runs 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in less than 4.0 seconds, faster than last generation.[3] At GLM's website It was announced that the TommyKaira ZZ ended production at the end of June 2021.^{[citation needed]}

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