So we've read reports from Scion (Mr. Press, new Scion VP i think) mentioning "that we (toyota) have heard owners wanting a convertible." Originally released at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show, this thing is different from the regular Copen. The regular Copen is a Turbocharged 660cc hardtop convertible pumping out a a whopping 64bHP! :eyebrow: But the Z (not Nissan Z) is powered by a 1.5L engine (probably the familiar 1NZFE) rated at 109bHP (new SAE more likely 103bHP). It will be shown at this week's Tokyo Motor Show. Check out the bump on the hood :lalala: I dont care it looks like a VWNewBeetle convertible.

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/daihatsu/copen_z/daihatsu-copen-z-dscn2638-frankfurt-2005.html
This better not be sold as a TOYOTA. I want to see SCION badging on this one (dL?).
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/il/features/future/05.tokyo.motor.show.preview.pt3/c.open.z.500.jpg

Japan Copen Owners Meet (big pic):
http://www.superautobacs.com/store/sapporo/information/images/copen%20024.jpg

Looks just like a mini 350z with a beetle head/tail light conversions...I like it.

http://www.flintski.com/350Z-roadster.jpg

I like it!!! This would be a cool convertible for the SCION brand. I just hope its crash worthy - 4 stars minimum all around.

It looks like a 350Z and a beetle had a baby!

while i too would like to see the copen here, it realistically won't happen.

there is no way it could pass the minimum US frontal and side impact standards. its smaller than a miata -- heck, its smaller than an elise. but, one can dream

Power 50.0 kw @ 6,000.0 RPM
Torque 100.0 NM @ 3,200.0 RPM
Valves 16 Valves
4 valves per cylinder.

I wonder what's with the 50.0 kw @ 6,000 RPM.

That thing looks like a BMW Z3 that was raped by a VW Bettle.

That car is capitol U G L Y. If you put it all together it ugly. I hope that never ever makes it to the states and especially under the Scion brand.