KODE 57 - Jay Leno's Garage

With the Ferrari Enzo and Maserati Quattroporte to his design credit, Ken Okuyama stops by the garage to show Jay one of his recent designs, the stunning 6.0-liter V12 600 horsepower KODE 57.
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[@Eth3realwarrior]

It's shows like this is why I never watch regular tv anymore.

[@Anth230]

Too bad. There's tons of great shows out there right now....

[@InternetDude]

Regular TV is so scripted and fake, it’s OK for Trump supporters I suppose 😂

[@Eth3realwarrior]

InternetDude or anybody that's indoctrinated l, left right up down you name it.

[@Eth3realwarrior]

das 1988 maybe that's why there called "programs" =]

[@gobbleblag2270]

das 1988 barely.

[@jtb3797]

Absolutely love listening to Mr. Okuyama, he is so well composed and intelligent.

[@Snowbound2643]

hes my daddy

[@Z-Twinturbo]

very Japanese-like

[@Docstantinople]

you can always tell when jay is really interested in a car and the guest, he'll shut up and let the guest speak.

[@SlimRhyno]

... and that is rare indeed. I think interruptions are his true passion! 👌

[@Emilianoo8]

Doc I noticed that

[@iambjcincle3991]

Hilarious, I JUST ranted about that in the comment I saw before yours.

[@andrejensen7837]

No job is simple mine is?

[@AndrewC89]

This is by far the best interview i've heard on JLG. normally i just skip to the driving but listening to Ken Okuyama talk was really interesting.

[@SgtSteel1]

To be fair there are a lot of great interviews. Check out the one with Koenigsegg.

[@iambjcincle3991]

I agree 100%. I have to admit, Leno pisses me off A LOT when he's talking to one of these geniuses and keeps interrupting them as they are explaining something really important or deep, etc., just to say, "I like this button here", throwing the rest of the conversation off. Holy crap he does it ALL THE DAMNED TIME. STOP IT, JAY, YOU KNOW BETTER THAN THAT. YOU have the PRIVILEGE to actually TALK AND *LISTEN* to these geniuses that we'll NEVER get within 1000 miles of. How about you let them FINISH WHAT THE HELL THEY ARE SAYING, FINISH EXPLAINING THEIR THOUGHT PROCESS, THEIR IDEAS, INSPIRATIONS, AND EVEN THE TECHNICAL STUFF! IT IS CERTAINLY more interesting than your interrupting the engineer or designer just to say something completely idiotic like "I like this wood grain". FIRST RULE OF INTERVIEWING: LET THEM *TALK*!!!! You are not pressed for time with things like "hard breaks" for ads, having to get to 3 other guests on your talk show, etc. JUST LET THEM TALK!!!!

[@rob_4227]

Wow, Ken is a cool, articulate, and talented guy.

[@khaledsalem4006]

this guy is what BMW needs to design their cars.

[@TheVeradario1]

You should marry him

[@TheWorldTeacher]

Ken is a genius.

[@jamesthomas1244]

Yes, a charming and intelligent guy. Very down to earth.

[@knifetoucher]

BMW couldn't afford him.

[@rogermcfarland8111]

There are a fair number of talented people in the world of which we may never know. Jay Lenos Garage provides us with the opportunity to meet a small segment of the elite.

[@SlimRhyno]

Elite defines Mr. Okuyama. Damn, is he cool or what?!? 👌

[@retrorewind6042]

Slim Rhyno he is in a class of his own

[@carlcampbell6827]

@@SlimRhyno With all due respect, we must not fall into the worship of the created beings over the creator.

[@AbeAyBay]

So this guy speaks Japanese, English and learns Italian in 3 months! Are we not going to recognize he's a genius

[@mr.cantsay]

Not impressed.

[@MartinPittBradley]

Looks like a front-engined, roadster Ferrari Enzo, which is a fantastic idea. For all I know, this guy worked on the Enzo too. Awesome! EDIT: He did design the Enzo! *Credibility established*

[@wow151]

Ken Okuyama comments about the idea that "your hands give you the ideas that you can't even imagine" what an absolutely wonderful way of describing what an artist does, very inspirational, must be a brilliant guy to work with and for.

[@samthemultimediaman]

Ken Okuyama is a really cool guy and awesome designer really informative listing to him talk.

[@Funkywallot]

This guy is automotive design royalty

[@moogle68]

That's an excellent way of describing how incredibly respectable, talented, and unique Ken Okuyama is. Absolutely deserves every bit of the success he has had, and the kind of role model that the world desperately needs more of at the moment,

[@onewayofliving]

This episode was a pleasure to watch. Seeing 2 men with an obvious love of cars was inspiring. Thank you for putting this together.

[@neilgibbons2532]

OneWayofLiving look like a shovel mouth something

[@behindthen0thing]

Yup nothing like two men pleasuring each other in a car

[@behindthen0thing]

Nick Plano happy new years partner

[@howieschaneman4549]

0

[@dbx1233]

Ken Okuyama is an incredible designer. That car is absolutely gorgeous!

[@nigolt.4345]

Serious man. Serious Designer. Ken Okuyama. RESPECT!!!

[@ericmwalsh]

Jay thank you for bringing Ken Okuyama onto the show, this guy is absolutely amazing. From listening to him talk it's so obvious that exudes passion and intelligence in everything he does. Truly a masterpiece of a car and for all the right reasons.

[@jmartin2778]

What I love about this episode is that it is ALL about design. There was almost zero mention of the mechanics, engine power, etc. Its just excellent.

[@jaywest4102]

Gotta love how lane markers are just suggestions for Jay.

[@kendrickliumar]

Bahahahaha!

[@alphadogomegadog1900]

😂

[@BushImports]

HaHaHaHa, that appears to be true, but a lot of people drive that way, at least he stays off the sidewalk.

[@willking3888]

jay west You noticed that too huh?

[@genericatotalicus3507]

In the end thats all they really are actually.

[@usergonemad]

Half '50s Testarossa, half Mach 4 (not 5) from the original Speed Racer. Ferrari wasn't the only source, that's for sure.

[@FixxxerKH202]

I see some late 50's early 60's corvette in the shape of it as well.

[@oriontackett7643]

look at the front end of an enzo and this and compare the two. there is definitely Ferrari influence

[@cathalsurfs]

This is simply THE BEST episode of Jay Leno's with THE BEST guest and THE BEST sharing of design knowledge, passion and inspiration. Ever!

[@jr996turbo]

OMG 😱 this guy is a design god. If I had the money he’d have to add me to the list for another one of. He taught me a valuable lesson when they were talking about the people’s that like the design and ones that don’t. I’ve not had a car give me this feeling in about 25 years. Touché sir, your design touches deep emotion.

[@AzzyKelly]

You see the thing about this car is that its designed and made in Japan by Japanese people, but designed the way an Italian car would be. Therefore its gonna be as reliable as a Japanese car and as beautiful and soulful as an Italian car. Perfect combo? I think so.

[@xenonram]

Azzy Kelly Nothing about it is Japanese. Everything, in terms of things where reliability is a concern, is Italian.

[@sunzeneise]

David M None? Other Thant inspiration and spirit, that’s all.

[@AzzyKelly]

INAPPROPRIATE one bad experience shouldn’t deter you. There’s always a chance of factory faults and what not. Driven numerous japanese cars and despite getting totaled and rebuilt theyre still running. A Benz from mid 2000s after 50,000 km though? Lights up like a Christmas tree.

[@michaelcomisse9478]

@@xenonram that was a nice thought and Italian cars with japanese reliability would be great, but it looks nothing like a japanese car to me and he clearly said it has an Italian engine

[@michaelcomisse9478]

Sorry that was a nice thought by the person that reaponded to you. You are right.

[@RamblinAround]

Mr. Okuyama is a true master of design...what an amazing machine!

[@doublestrokeroll]

Great conversation between the two of them. Okuyama is obviously a serious over achiever, borderline genius type. Articulate and well spoken with an iron clad confidence in what he knows he can do. Love people like that.

[@talktovijith]

Cars like these definitely would change anybody's mood in an instant ...just looking at it could make people forget abt other things ..such an awesome piece of art!!

[@Farmington_River_Rods]

This guy just became my favorite designer 👍passionate, articulate, awesomeness

[@ronindebeatrice]

Sometimes Jay seems like he's just going through the motions with the interviews. Here, he really seems to be loving the dialog.

[@Danimal77]

dialogue*

[@tomnekuda925]

I love the way Ken explains how he arrives at his inspiration....I really believe that the body indeed leads the mind in many cases. Very good.

[@EliteGuard01]

That was a real treat! I love seeing cars like that, and hearing from the designers. I always wanted to be a car designer, I used to draw cars all the time, but lately I just haven't had much inspiration. Cars like the Kode 57 are the so special because those are the ones that inspire me. I would love to see more videos like this one, where you meet the builder and/or designer of a totally unique car, and discuss how they made it, what inspired them, ect.

[@a.j.swierzbinski6225]

Thats one hell of a cool looking car, I say

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

The guy obviously had the green car from F-Zero in his head.

[@BeeBopGaming]

Beerdy - Bruce Lee Central dude I'm 34 and F-Zero was a badass game on super nes? Or was it the nes? Had a blast with the zoom markers

[@johnpershing6859]

How the hell did you remember that game. There was an old one and a newer version. Thats gotta be 88'?

[@weaksignal8009]

Red/purple car was the fastest

[@BearGasss]

EPIC Comment

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

John Pershing F-Zero was 1990. I played it ALOT back in the day. Still have it, and my old SNES.

[@fabers92]

Had a big smile on my face watching this, wonderful to hear the process and thoughts behind this. It looks even better in the road

[@Kingsoupturbo]

That car look incredible! love the story of how he flew to Italy to talk to pininfarina, wasn't sure he got a job or what? went back to the states and spent 3 months learning Italian to fly back and learn the guy spoke perfect English the whole time! I wish I was as driven as that incredible guy!

[@vargohoat9950]

without jays garage there would be so many cars i would never see or know of in my life, this is surely one of them. the only thing that doesnt look good to me is that windshield is too low, youre liable to get a bug in the face

[@0KiwiStyles0]

The car is so pretty you'll just have to grow shorter.

[@bigredc222]

The windshield directs the air over their heads, so I don't think you'd have to worry about a bug, maybe a bird, it's more protection than a motorcycle.

[@davidlawrenceloo4892]

I'd wear a helmet lol

[@BFIFE22G35]

Looks like an Enzo mixed with an SLR Stirling moss

[@Btburkhardt]

Definitely rips from the Enzo.

[@mesta9997]

His design both so no plagiarism

[@jondury9450]

@@mesta9997 Not the Sterling Moss.

[@excitedbox5705]

The lambo has the exact same nose with those trapazoids.

[@jakejake909]

I like the mismatched interior it looks really good

[@narutodayo]

What a treat that was. So refreshing, this guy’s designs. Thank you so much for making this, Jay, and here’s hoping for a sequel with the Kode 0!

[@Korrocchio]

Two good guys having fun talking to each other over the subject they love. I had fun listening to them, too. Thanks, Jay and Ken!

[@DiamondCutter423]

Amazing.....I'd never heard of Kode or Ken Okuyama until now. Ever since I subscribed I keep learning more and more with every video I watch. For that I thank you Jay, and for sharing such a cool hobby. I wanna be like you and Tim Robbins in The Shawshank Redemption, except instead of fixing up a boat I'll choose to bring a classic car back to life. A 68 442 convertible comes to mind. A guy can dream can't he?

[@andrewsmactips]

People complaining about practical issues. I mean, look at it! Its whole point is to not be practical.

[@kanan360]

amazing video. one of Jay's best interview. Thanks mr. Leno

[@The416punchaman]

3 Legends: the car enthusiast, the designer and the car!!! Thanks for sharing, again, Jay and team! Inspirational stuff!!! Ken was a great guest!

[@okussidenote3261]

Jay Leno, my hero and mentor

[@TheCorrectionist1984]

Okus Sidenote personally?

[@Anth230]

Okus Sidenote Butt kiss

[@kennstokes4713]

Okus Sidenote I

[@dbx1233]

That is a beautiful piece of art!

[@peterjohnson1332]

I have to thank Jay for sharing all these beautiful cars with us through this channel.

[@iambjcincle3991]

I could listen to this genius (NO, NOT JAY LENO) talk for DAYS STRAIGHT without even THINKING of taking a smoke or potty break, let alone falling asleep. What an INCREDIBLE man.

[@liudizzle]

You can tell Leno had a blast by that hair 27:41

[@travelprint]

Just incredible! Absolutely gorgeous, 👌

[@TheMattcwynar]

Great of 2 car guys just feeding off of each others love of cars. And having a great philosophical conversation about car design.

[@robertobuenrostro2781]

Go Speed Racer Go Speed Racer Go Speed Racer Go!

[@Vespanation]

Exactly, first thing I thought of!

[@michaelporter3555]

That's what I thought also. Definitely some Speed Racer influences in that design.

[@Neodestro]

yeah lol

[@chesterfield3884]

The Mach 5 DNA is there for sure.

[@brianhowald2995]

Roberto Buenrostro 1st thing I thought

[@MyBoltEUV]

I swear Kode 57 looks like a red version of the Speedracer car from the 1960’s.

[@charliewolf7500]

Yes, the "Speed Racer (1967) Mach-Five".

[@johnpick8336]

Amazing Show Jay THANK YOU !!!

[@HereIsMyOffer]

Stunning!......Art in motion

[@orange70383]

I enjoy the fact that no matter how rare, expensive or irreplaceable the car may be Jay will indeed thrash it.

[@ferociousfrankie]

Looks great and the designer seems to be a nice guy. A++, would watch again.

[@AimForTheBushes908]

This reads like an ebay 5 star rating lol.

[@ferociousfrankie]

That'sthejoke.jpg

[@jeffy911]

WOW wow wow! What an amazing car and an amazing story to go with it. Thanks Jay!

[@Qingeaton]

Sorry to be a multiple comment guy, but it struck me that this looks like one of those top of the line "dream" hot wheels car from back in the day. And that's a compliment.

[@Jelsick]

Ken's glasses probably cost more than my car.

[@the1realanalogman]

Yeah, mine too and Ken designed the glasses too!

[@Danimal77]

He also designs watches and architecture.

[@unknownunknown53]

Yep it's depressing stuff watching someone b so matter of fact over something soooooo expensive THEY R FAR REMOVED FROM LIFE AND FORGET MERE MORTALS WILL NEVER GET TO SEE SUCH THINGS, he owns the entire showroom

[@retrorewind6042]

unknown unknown let the man be

[@auchucknorris]

such a unique and good looking car, its easy to go against current design styles, its hard to make something this different that looks this good, jay is right, its like a perfect mix of japanese and italian,

[@calvo37]

Is no one going to talk about how good the thing sounds?! I mean 600hp v12, how could you not?!?!?!

[@poetwp975]

In my opinion this is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful designs I've ever seen, and it sounded amazing. Jays guest is a legend, it was so interesting listening to their conversations. It is very speed racer with a touch of Enzo. This was one of the best episodes yet. Bravo

[@amfitness5598]

I think Ken said he's only making 4 more...after seeing how much Jay loved this car (almost an insult to call it a car, it's a work of art) he maybe making 5 more instead of 4 :)

[@Hzuuuu]

But does he "like" Jay? :p

[@briananthony4044]

I guess that depends on the owner who commissioned and paid for the design process. Does he want a one off, or gives permission for copies

[@quito787]

Elon Musk should ask Mr Okuyama to do a design for a new Tesla roadster!

[@reyarya]

quito787 yes

[@DarkSamusMan]

quito787 No, Just No......

[@BrickedUpp]

TheGuardianOwl do you want Tesla’s to keep looking ugly? Lol

[@DarkSamusMan]

Anthony Stark Yes Actually, I Hate Tesla....I Don't Like Musk Either...

[@BrickedUpp]

TheGuardianOwl lol why? I mean I hate most Tesla’s but I acknowledge they’re the first major production electric cars that are not only capable of luxury but also sportiness. They just look fucking terrible. And musk is whatever. He can lick my taint for all I care. And I care. I want him to lick my taint.

[@elizabethbetts-king2300]

OMG I lovevthis guys designs! This is beautiful! !

[@ClarenceHW]

Wonderful episode, kudos to both Jay and Ken, loved the design philosophy! Thanks

[@dloadthis1617]

Ken Okuyama = Genius

[@SlimRhyno]

Your Comment = Correct

[@lapirk]

Ken is a design legend

[@lovecraft88]

loved listening to Ken Okuyama. So well spoken. Love the episode!

[@jasonholbrook8845]

Fantastic episode thank you Jay

[@michellef8038]

12:20 Ken gets spooked by Jay XD

[@teknique8292]

Lmfaooooo I’ve noticed Jay likes to get really close to his guest to the point where some of them start stepping back and he’ll just get closer and they’ll keep stepping back causing this weird two step between them lol good catch.

[@Gilliatt83]

beautiful.

[@bullieboi]

So beautiful!!!! Thanks Jay and thank-you Ken!

[@neilgibbons2532]

did he say it has AC😃🤣😂😁😀why

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Just Pure FUN... Such a Fantastic design...Love the color also.....!!

[@johnyjoe2k]

Car looks amazing! Looks like some kind of concept Ferrari.

[@Craigslist444]

@Nich Hodge but since he designed the Enzo is even more ken?

[@jamsxr]

What an amazing guy and stunning car!

[@marcob4630]

This is a piece of ART ! Simply great

[@vectrexer]

Fantastic! Thanks Ken! Thanks Jay! Thanks JLG Crew!

[@DeepRightRecords]

Looks mean af🔥

[@suta-car1285]

DeepRightRecords you know what else looks mean? The felino cB7 and its a canadian supercar out of all things

[@ilmerqec4834]

How you have 2mil subs wtf?

[@ilmerqec4834]

How did you lose a mil in one second?

[@ilmerqec4834]

Oh it's a glitch you had the same amount of subs as jay Leno's channel

[@JeffMcMenamin1027]

Wow. I found images of that...looks like the friggen' Bat mobile! Thanks for the reference.

[@exellence3027]

This very well might be the most beautiful car iv ever seen

[@jkmsaturn]

I agree, this may be the best looking car I’ve ever seen, also.

[@tumblelake63]

Thank you Jay. I love this guy! He is a true artist.

[@johnpick8336]

Thanks Jay for introducing Ken and his amazing passion to us !

[@GNXperimental]

It looks a lot better out on the road

[@Diablo99V]

He has to like the person. Love it. Hahaha.

[@SootySweep22]

Such respect. Much wow.

[@phaselola]

Thank God for the internet cause its 2019 and I'm watching this. Thanks Jay for the video! I am in love with this car. Now, this is my dream car!!!!

[@JimmyMitchell-Lucky]

Phase Lola me too, 04/29/ 2020 , Ken is the greatest designer ever!

[@baltixx]

Fantastic! As always.

[@andrewmurray6772]

I love the fact it's a front engine car/ work-of-art, with the engine out there for all to see :) But Jay,....does it do a burnout ? :) Awesome car Mr Okuyama ! :)

[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

You are right, and now GM plans a Corvette with a mid-engine... WHY? the Corvette has a front-mid-engine! Terrible!

[@mousearebec]

When two musicians come together and do an impromptu "performance", one playing with the other. They do that without "saying" something, just an unspoken "language". Mr Leno and this fellow are doing the same thing, as they are thinking though speaking.....alike, in their discussion of design. Jay Leno is exactly the kind of person that Ken would be really comfortable working with.

[@RS4doors]

I really enjoyed the conversation between Jay and Ken. It felt very genuine and natural.

[@SpartanA054Moose]

What a beautiful machine!

[@neilgibbons2532]

SpartanA054Moose this car is 2much 4 me

[@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind]

Looks like an Enzo and SLR Stirling Moss.

[@shamarone]

okay good, i thought i was about scroll to the bottom and not find at least ONE person who also sees the SLR special in this.

[@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind]

[@TheMankuzza]

what a great explanation how to do!!! it is so refined and so simple!!!

[@lincspeed]

Good to see Ken again in his glory. He worked briefly for me in one of the advanced studios at GM Design fresh out of ACC and it was obvious that this young man was going places. Bravo Ken "OkiDoki" !😎

[@joeferreri818]

dope af

[@Camhin1]

Looks fucking awesome!

[@SendingStache]

such a great episode

[@remocrosato2478]

Incredible car! Fantastic design. Piece of art!

[@dickbutte4824]

Insane in the membrane

[@anotherrandomtexan25]

mod modder (insane in the brain!)

[@cup_and_cone]

Most wealthy and inventive people are eccentric.

[@shonuffLA]

One of the best looking cars I've ever seen

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Very impressed with both the car and the designer. Just incredible.

[@williamdabneyjr.8060]

Absolutely gorgeous car. I especially agree with the way Jay described the cockpit, very much like a speedboat design with that wrap around windshield.

[@jdesmarais187]

Bob Ross called them happy accidents.

[@druidofthefang]

bob ross is dead