The production numbers for the Toyota Century GRMN are a mystery, but all info suggests they are incredibly rare vehicles. We know of company boss Akio Toyoda's white example and the black one from the 2019 Osaka Automesse. Now, there's a chance for you to own one because Kyosho is making a limited run of 700 white Century GRMNs as 1/18 diecast scale models. The asking price is 19,800 yen ($182.40 at current exchange rates).
Gallery: Toyota Century GRMN Scale Model
Without knowing this is a diecast model, the company photos could make this look like a real Century GRMN. The proportions are perfect and include the vehicle's special touches like a honeycomb mesh grille and a revised body kit with black details around the lower edge. A subtle carbon fiber spoiler sits on the trunk lid.
The interior of the model is full of intricate details. Tiny gauges, buttons, and screens are all visible through the windows.
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Toyota keeps details about this machine mostly a secret, but, according to Kyosho, the real-world Century GRMN features an air suspension with a different setup from the standard model. It rides on a set of Yokohama Advan Sport V105 tires that wrap around 19-inch forged BBS wheels.
The powertrain for the Century GRMN is a complete mystery. It reportedly uses the same 5.0-liter V8 with hybrid assistance from the standard variant. Rumors indicate that the output is higher than the usual 425 horsepower (317 kilowatts), though.
Gallery: 2018 Toyota Century
The Century is available only in Japan and is Toyota's range-topping product there. The engineering puts an emphasis on keeping the rear passengers comfortable, including giving them a separate screen for controlling the 20-speaker audio system, climate, and the seats. The vehicle costs 19.6 million yen ($180,595), and the company makes just 50 of them a month.
Source: Kyosho via Web Cartop