Toyota Century Spotted in Hong Kong. A V12 Rarity !

The Toyota Century is a large four-door limousine produced mainly for the Japanese market, serving as Toyota's flagship car. Production of the Century began in 1967 and the model received only minor changes until a redesign in 1997.

The Century is now only available with a Toyota built V12, an engine unique to it.

The exterior styling of the Century has, with some modifications, remained unchanged since its introduction, primarily due to its perceived social status as the "preferred vehicle denoting conservative success". Its appearance is iconic in Asian countries, usually painted black.

The Century received a complete redesign in 1997, although the new model was visually very similar to the previous generation. This current model is powered by a 276 hp 5.0 L V12, initially with a 4-speed automatic, until a 6-speed "intelligent" transmission arrived in 2005. 

It also features air suspension. 

The Century remains the first and only Japanese front-engine, rear-wheel drive production car equipped with a V12, and it is Toyota's first V12 engine.