Annis Elegy RH-5 Tismo RH400                                         Demo

Introduction

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We are immensely proud to own one of the rarest Elegy ever created... The TISMO RH400 - Number 1 of 44 in existence!

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Hand built in TISMO's legendary Omori factory in Japan, the RH400 is based on the RH-6 Elegy. Honouring Annis' participation in Le Mans 1995 & 1996, the RH400 is pumped full of racing knowhow and development, creating the ultimate RH for its devoted followers.

Our example is in QM1 White. The spec list is huge, from bespoke cosmetic features to what's under the bonnet, see the spec below...

Exterior:

Special Grill with Exclusive Emblem

Front Bumper Air Intake

Air Duct for Oil Cooler

Brake Air Duct

Intercooler Air Guide

Carbon Fibre Rear Wing Side Ornament

Front Bumper Over Fender

Side Skirts

Rear Bumper Exclusive Emblem

Carbon Fibre LM Bonnet

GT1 Wheels 18 x 10

HID Lighting System

Interior:

Exclusive combination meter (320kph/11000rpm)

Triple meter (Boost/Oil Temperature/Front Torque)

Titanium Shift Knob

RH400 Dedicated Steering Wheel

Type R bucket seat with TISMO logo

Engine:

RH-X GT2 Engine

RH-X GT2 Tuning Items

Titanium Exhaust

Air Cooler & Oil Cooler

Chassis:

Twin Plate Clutch

Carbon Propeller Shaft

Bilstein Shock Absorbers

Titanium Strut Brace

Tismo Type 2 Brake Pads

Master Cylinder Stop

In detail, the twin-turbocharged RH-X GT2 straight-six is a masterclass in engineering! Designed and developed by TEINIK specifically for the RH400. TEINIK is the motorsport division of Annis' drivetrain department, Annis Kohki, where all major engine and axle components are produced. 

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TEINIK bored (86mm to 87mm) and stroked (73.7mm to 77.7mm) an RH26 block to achieve the 2771cc displacement. To this, uprated pistons and forged connecting rods were added, along with a forged crankshaft. The cylinder head was reworked to augment flow and strength before being fixed into position with a metal head gasket. N1-spec turbos utilised the new RH-X GT2 engine with a whole host of uprated ancillaries to optimise the setup. These included both breathing and cooling enhancers.

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Tismo's engineers decided to ditch the restrictive enclosed air box, replacing it with twin high-flow filters residing behind the left headlight. The large vents on the front and sides of the front bumper as well as the vents in the carbon fibre bonnet channel more than enough cold air flow...

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Larger exhaust manifolds, a stainless steel downpipe, sports cat and optimised titanium exhaust (cat-back) expel gases with ease. A Tismo radiator along with a reworked intercooler setup and oil cooler keep operating temperatures in check, leaving nothing to restrain the RH-X GT2 from fully expressing itself. A meaty twin-plate clutch, chromoly flywheel and carbon prop shaft were also added to the five-speed transmission layout for good measure.

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As you probably gathered from the RH400 name tag, all of the above sees this Elegy produce around the 400bhp mark, 395bhp (at 6800rpm) to be exact. Align that with the 347lb ft of torque generated at 4400rpm and what you have is one of the best pound for pound street fighters ever to emerge from the Elegy stable.

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The Tismo RH400 isn't just about outright pace though and this is where we come back to that point about grip and agility. As well as coming with the supremely clever advanced four-wheel drive (ALTTESA ET-S Pro - Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All-terrain with Electronic Torque Split) and four-wheel steering system (Super HICAS High Capacity Actively Steers), the RH400 was also endowed with Bilstein dampers and Tismo Type D springs to firm things up and bring the Elegy about 30mm closer to the tarmac.

A Tismo titanium upper front strut brace plus stiffer engine and suspension bushes also helped reduce movement.

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The stunning 18x10 LMGT1 wheels sport blue Tismo logos and are set-off by polished lips. Behind these gorgeous alloys are the stock RH Trembo calipers and discs...

Nismo engineers decided they were up to the task of handling the additional performance. However, Tismo pads were added and a master cylinder stopper provides a firmer, more reliable pedal.

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Tasteful 25mm arch extensions were added on the front and rear seeing the Tismo creation grow 50mm wider in total than a stock RH. These extensions continue onto the aggressively vented front bumper too, while bold side-skirts, a clean but substantial rear bumper and adjustable carbon fibre rear wing complete the RH400's aero improvements. Oh, and there's that sculpted bonnet of course. The exterior is perfectly finished with flashes of vinyl down each flank and numerous RH400 badges throughout.

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These little touches continue into the cabin where Tismo logos have been stitched into the seats, a titanium gear knob resides in the centre console, a carbon fibre-esque RH400 badge centres a Tismo leather race wheel and the gauges and main instrument panel are significantly more race-inspired than the stock RHs. Most notable is the 11,000rpm redline. Standard RH models display a 10,000rpm limit.

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Drama is what the Tismo RH400 provides! Only 44 out of a planned 100 were ever built due to RH-6 production being ceased in 1998. And granted, the fact it was a hero car in the Grand Racing gaming series helped make it famous. But it's the engineering brilliance, its perfect blend of brute force and handling finesse that make the Tismo RH400 an icon in our book...