1978 Dome Zero: Minoru Hayashi's Forbidden Fruit of Japanese Engineering

Discover the fascinating story of the Dome Zero, Japan's ambitious attempt at creating a world-class supercar in the late 1970s. This video explores the innovative design, technical specifications, and the challenges that ultimately prevented the Zero from reaching production. Learn about Minoru Hayashi's vision, the car's reception at the 1978 Geneva Motor Show, and its lasting impact on Japanese automotive history. Whether you're a car enthusiast or simply curious about forgotten gems of the automotive world, this in-depth look at the Dome Zero will captivate and inform you.
00:00 - Intro Retro Car
00:06 - 1978 Dome Zero History
02:56 - Outro Retro Car
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[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS RETRO,FOR SHARING THIS COOL 😎 CONCEPT AND THE PERSON BEHIND THE VISION 🤗💚💚💚

[@thomaslthomas1506]

Awesome!

[@SpiderxPunk]

I discovered the Dome Zero while playing Sega GT 2002; it was hands down my favorite car to race with, and I managed to whoop every other car with ease while driving it. After that, it became a sort of fascination with me to the point where I forget knowledge of the Dome Zero isn't wide spread. I even ended up buying a vintage RC Dome Zero, which I still have. So props on this video; I loved seeing it pop up in my suggested videos.

[@jeffwier696]

Sleek and stylish! I like the doors. The gear-shifter near the door is weird. Visibility would be an issue. Overall, a cool car! I wonder how it did at Le Mans?

[@bcsadman]

It could have been a contender… turbo charge the engine and add a wing… definitely a 70’s design but still a viable design even today.

[@11ICE]

Hiyashi and I share a similar vision start a car company and race in the 24 Hours of Lemans. Crazy 😂

[@stefansmetek3015]

...it would have been a millionseller: We all know the reliability and quality of cars made in Nippon. 😎🌅✔️ ( When the first yuppies came up, they bought a Lexus 400LS.)

[@WillowMoon2.0]

This looks like something drawn in an eight year old boy's notebook during school (literally me)

[@stinkymccheese8010]

Visibility looks like it would be garbage, but an interesting car.

[@UQRXD]

Look very much like the Cyber truck.

[@wonyankeesays5661]

Ehhh