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Mitsuoka Galue Limousine S50 based on the Infiniti M35

Mitsuoka Galue Limousine S50 based on the Infiniti M35

Jeremy Weber October 28th, 2008 Jeremy Weber By Jeremy Weber Author October 28th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka has released another head-turning creation with its new Galue Limousine S50 - a bold luxury saloon based on the Infiniti M35. The range-topping Galue S50 limousine will cost around $100,000, but for the price you are guaranteed to be driving one of the most unique looking cars on the road. Power comes from Nissan’s award-winning 3.5L VQ35HR V6 engine, which in the Galue S50 is rated at 313hp (233kW). With a kerb weight of 1,780kg, the Galue won't be the most sprightly car around but it should offer decent performance for a vehicle this size. When compared to the Infiniti M35, the Galue S50 has been stretched out by an additional 70mm, as well as being slightly taller and wider than the Infiniti it is based on. While the Infiniti M35 starts at around $43,500, the Galue's high-price tag is hard to justify considering it bears the same engine as the M35. However, the unique old-world styling and its Rolls-Royce front grille, Bentley flanks and Cadillac taillights may appeal to the eccentrics out there. Mitsuoka also sells the Orochi supercar based on the Honda NSX in Japan, and has recently released a new 180kg microcar for city use.Mitsuoka Galue S50 Limousine
Residing underneath the Mitsuoka Galue’s bizarre sheet-metal is Infiniti’s M35 platform

Residing underneath the Mitsuoka Galue’s bizarre sheet-metal is Infiniti’s M35 platform

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Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka has released another head-turning creation with its new Galue Limousine S50 - a bold luxury saloon based on the Infiniti M35.

The range-topping Galue S50 limousine will cost around $100,000, but for the price you are guaranteed to be driving one of the most unique looking cars on the road. Power comes from Nissan’s award-winning 3.5L VQ35HR V6 engine, which in the Galue S50 is rated at 313hp (233kW). With a kerb weight of 1,780kg, the Galue won't be the most sprightly car around but it should offer decent performance for a vehicle this size.

When compared to the Infiniti M35, the Galue S50 has been stretched out by an additional 70mm, as well as being slightly taller and wider than the Infiniti it is based on. While the Infiniti M35 starts at around $43,500, the Galue's high-price tag is hard to justify considering it bears the same engine as the M35. However, the unique old-world styling and its Rolls-Royce front grille, Bentley flanks and Cadillac taillights may appeal to the eccentrics out there.

Mitsuoka also sells the Orochi supercar based on the Honda NSX in Japan, and has recently released a new 180kg microcar for city use.
Mitsuoka Galue S50 Limousine
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Posted in: 2008, Infiniti, News, Sedans, M35


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  1. ma_www.mywheelsonwalls.com avatar by www.mywheelsonwalls.com #1, Posted: 10/28/2008

    This abortion makes you think Chris Bangle was a star student at design school.

    My god!!!

  2. ma_TaeKwonDonkey avatar by TaeKwonDonkey #2, Posted: 10/28/2008

    How was thing pitched? "Hey guys lets take a perfectly fine car and put an ugly front end on it and sell for 100k"
    "Great idea!"

  3. ma_azlan avatar by azlan #3, Posted: 10/28/2008

    this is filth... id rather drive around in a car with wheels made out of dog poo and seats made from innocent baby seals.. thats how much i hate this car

  4. ma_james avatar by James Martinez #4, Posted: 10/28/2008

    i don't know about you guys but i really like it! i think it's odd and strange but in a good way. i've never seen a japanese car look like this before and i think it looks very interesting. except for the wheels.

  5. By  limousine #5, Posted: 8/16/2009

    The Mitsuoka Galue Limousine S50 is really some kind of limousine.

  6. By  Limo #6, Posted: 10/21/2009

    Nice post

  7. By  Kansas City Limo #7, Posted: 10/27/2009

    Kansas City Limosine Service Company - KC Party Bus, Airport KCI MCI Transporation and Pick-ups! http://www.rideregal.com

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