by The Japanese automotive industry is famous for many renowned models, but Japan’s supercars can be counted on one hand. Of course, the limited Lexus LFA coupe comes to mind, but one can also recall rarer, yet no less impressive models – such as the little-known Dome Zero from 1978. 
Two Dome Zeros were showcased to the public at a retro car show in Yokohama, and this is truly an event. The creation of a small Japanese racing car company never became mass-produced, and only a few prototypes were assembled. 
The low wedge-shaped coupe immediately draws attention.
The Japanese supercar looks like a car from old anime, and it also has Lambo doors. Overall, even by the standards of the ’70s, the Dome Zero looked just mind-blowing and made a splash in Europe and the USA. 
The interior turned out to be bright, reminiscent of a spaceship cabin. However, the engine was not so impressive – a 145 hp 2.8-liter inline-six from Nissan. Still, for a car weighing 900 kg, it was enough.
Dome engineers planned to install a more powerful engine, but they lacked the funds, just as they did for the car’s certification and the release of a limited series of 30 coupes. 
TopGir via SpeedHunters
