Ken Okuyama designed the Kode89 as a modern interpretation of the traditional analog supercar. Rather than relying on heavy battery systems, complex hybrid technology or highly assisted driving systems, the car puts the focus back on the relationship between the driver, engine and road.

Its dimensions help create the dramatic proportions expected from an exotic machine. The Kode89 measures 4,611 millimeters long and 1,996 millimeters wide, while standing only 1,139 millimeters tall.

The styling relies on carefully shaped surfaces and balanced proportions rather than dramatic wings. This gives the Kode89 a cleaner visual identity that feels inspired by an earlier generation of supercars.

Unlike some previous Ken Okuyama projects that were based on existing Ferrari or Lamborghini platforms, the Kode89 uses a chassis developed specifically for the car.

Its structure is based around an aluminum tubular chassis with the V12 engine mounted in the middle of the vehicle. A lightweight carbon fiber body is then used to keep mass under control and improve performance.

This dedicated architecture gives the company greater freedom to tune the handling, proportions and overall driving experience without having to work around the limitations of an existing production model.

The standard Kode89 uses a naturally aspirated 5.4 liter V12 engine producing 540 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 569 Nm of torque.

A more powerful version has also been reported with an enlarged 5.9 liter V12 producing around 750 horsepower. This version pushes the Kode89 closer to modern hypercar performance while preserving the naturally aspirated character.

Power is sent entirely to the rear wheels through a six speed manual transmission. The decision to use a traditional manual gearbox is central to the car's philosophy, giving the driver more direct control than many current supercars.

Ken Okuyama Cars plans to produce only eight examples of the Kode89 worldwide, making it significantly rarer than almost any mainstream supercar. Two production slots were reportedly sold shortly after the first car was shown at Pebble Beach.

Each customer can work directly with the company to personalize the car. Buyers can choose a more focused specification with additional carbon fiber and lightweight components or select a more luxurious cabin with premium leather and comfort oriented details.

The extremely limited production also gives the Kode89 a strong collectible appeal. Rather than competing with Ferrari or Lamborghini on volume, the project is aimed at enthusiasts who value rarity, craftsmanship and a more traditional driving experience.

The Kode89 stands apart because it avoids many of the technologies that now define modern performance cars. There is no large battery pack, no dual clutch transmission and no attempt to separate the driver from the mechanical experience.

Instead, the combination of a lightweight carbon body, naturally aspirated V12 engine and manual transmission creates a type of supercar that has become increasingly difficult to find.

For Ken Okuyama, the Kode89 is less about chasing production numbers and more about preserving a disappearing form of automotive design. It represents a return to mechanical purity at a time when much of the supercar industry is moving toward electrification, software and increasingly complex powertrains.