Ken Okuyama surely knows how to design a legendary supercar.

During his time at Pininfarina, the Japanese designer penned the Ferrari Enzo, 612 Scaglietti, and Maserati Quattroporte. After returning to Japan, he founded his own coachbuilding firm and created the Kode 0, Kode 57, and Kode 9.

Now, he’s built a supercar that takes a decidedly analog approach in an increasingly digital world.

Meet the Kode89, the latest creation from Ken Okuyama Cars.

Unveiled in the U.S. during the recently held Monterey Car Week, the Kode89 is a low-volume, mid-engine supercar inspired by the spirit of 1989. If you recall, this was a landmark year for Japanese performance cars that saw icons such as the Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mazda RX-7, and the original Lexus.

Rather than chasing four-digit horsepower figures and filling its cabin with LCD screens, the Kode89 goes back to basics. It uses an in-house-developed aluminum spaceframe chassis, a longitudinally mounted mid-engine V12, rear-wheel drive, and a gated six-speed manual transmission.

The standard version produces 540 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) of torque from a 5.4L naturally aspirated V12. For those wanting more, a flagship version is expected to use a 5.9L engine from a Japanese tuner, producing around 750 hp.

Despite its exotic proportions, the Kode89 is relatively compact. It measures 4,611 mm long, 1,996 mm wide, and just 1,139 mm tall. Production versions will feature a dry carbon-fiber body, while the target curb weight is below 1,300 kg.

Okuyama says customers will also be able to specify the car to suit their tastes, working with a dedicated car concierge. The Kode89 can reportedly be configured as a stripped-down, driver-focused machine or a more luxurious grand tourer.

The design itself is deliberately angular, with a low-slung wedge profile and sharp surfaces that evoke the late ’80s and early ’90s without simply copying them. Elements of the Ferrari Enzo can be seen in the greenhouse and nose, while the rear spoiler arrangement recalls another 1989 icon, the Honda NSX.

For Okuyama, however, the Kode89 is less about nostalgia and more about bringing back the analog experience.

“Nowadays we are growing weary of excessive spectacle and digitalization,” Okuyama said, criticizing the increasing use of artificial styling elements and digital technology in modern cars.

The designer also believes the car should prioritize balanced driving rather than outright performance. While the Kode89’s chassis could accommodate engines producing as much as 1,000 hp, Okuyama recommends keeping output in the 600- to 650-hp range.

The Kode89 will be an exceptionally rare sight, with Ken Okuyama Cars planning to produce just eight examples. The first prototype has already made its public debut, while two production cars scheduled for this year have reportedly been sold.

Each car will be hand-built and highly customizable, ensuring that no two examples need to be exactly alike. With the Kode89, he appears determined to prove that a supercar doesn’t need a hybrid system, touchscreen-heavy cabin, or dual-clutch transmission to be special.

Sometimes, all it needs is a screaming V12, three pedals, and a beautiful piece of machinery built around the driver.