Honda HSC Concept 2003

Auto Car | Honda HSC Concept 2003 | The HSC (High-Performance Sports Concept) is a design study combining the ultimate in supercar performance with the interior comfort and handling ease of a daily driver. It features a lightweight body, a compact yet powerful engine and a racing-inspired interior.

The High-Performance Sports Concept features a lightweight 3.5-liter V-6 engine located midship for optimum balance and superior handling. Shifting is accomplished through a unique dial shifter located on the center console or an F-1 style paddle shifter located on the steering wheel.
The HSC features a 4-wheel double wishbone suspension with six-piston caliper Brembo disc brakes on each wheel. Five-spoke forged aluminum alloy racing wheels are shod with 245/35ZR19 tires in front and 295/30ZR20 tires in the rear.

The HSC body is composed of carbon fiber panels over an all-aluminum unit body frame. Short overhangs and a 104.7-inch wheelbase maximize handling and agility.
The cockpit is rounded and sleek for an aggressive look as well as increased visibility. A clear glass engine cover, located behind the cockpit, shows off the engine. The lower body boasts a low waistline, rectangular air intakes on both sides, curvaceous fenders, scissor-style doors and sharp lines that leave no doubt to the concept's sporty nature.

The wedge-shaped front fascia includes large, lower air ducts, projector-style HID headlamps and smooth lines for enhanced aerodynamics. In the rear, high-illumination LEDs are incorporated into the taillight housing for a visibility-enhancing three-dimensional design. Dual exhaust tips are integrated into the bumper and a rearview camera, located next to the taillights, transmits the view behind the car to the driver via the navigation system tilt-up screen when the concept shifts into reverse.

Inside, the concept features a race inspired cockpit with black nubuck leather trim and anodized aluminum accents on the door panels, center console, steering wheel and meter housings. Dual gauge clusters feature a tachometer/shift meter on the left and an analog/digital speedometer on the right. A thick, leather-wrapped performance steering wheel and aluminum foot pedals offer increased road feedback and precise control.

Source : www.rsportscars.com

A&L Racing Honda S2000 2005

Auto Car | A&L Racing Honda S2000 2005 | Import Drag Racing legend Adam Saruwatari and his A&L Racing team joined with Honda Factory Performance and key aftermarket partners to produce this great-looking S2000. Under the hood, performance is enhanced through the addition of a Comptech supercharger, a Comptech liquid to air charge air cooler and a custom Modula stainless steel exhaust. Components from Koni, Eibach, Comptech and Brembo beef up the suspension. Exterior modifications are highlighted by a Honda Factory Performance rear wing with Intense Motorsports carbon fiber treatment, while inside, Sparco seats, a Sparco steering wheel and Honda Factory Performance shift knob give the S2000 a high performance edge.

   Powertrain Modifications
o Comptech supercharger
o Comptech liquid to air charge air cooler
o HPC Extreme coated Comptech stainless steel headers
o Custom Modula stainless steel exhaust

Chassis/Suspension Modifications
o Koni adjustable shocks
o Eibach Springs coil over spring set up
o Comptech titanium strut tower bar
o Brembo front brakes with 4-piston calipers
o Brembo rear brakes with cross drilled rotors

Exterior Modifications
o Mugen SS front nose
o Intense Motorsports carbon fiber hood
o Honda Factory Performance rear wing with Intense Motorsports carbon fibber treatment
o Paint by Brian’s Auto Body
o Honda Factory Performance security system
o Graphics by Intense Graphics

Interior Modifications
o Sparco silver/black Milano seats
o Sparco steering wheel
o Honda Factory Performance titanium shift knob
o Honda Factory Performance speaker system

Source : bestsupercars.com

Honda Element D-Drifting Race Car 2006

Auto Car | Honda Element D-Drifting Race Car 2006 | Honda at the SEMA auto show unveiled the Honda Element-D drift racecar. Built for the racing sport of drifting, the Honda Element-D racecar replaces the stock 4-cylinder/Real Time(TM) 4WD drivetrain with a custom-designed and longitudinally-mounted 3.2-liter Honda V6 and rear-wheel-drive.

Producing 500-horsepower, the lightweight twin-turbocharged powerhouse is guaranteed to light up the rear tires and accelerate sideways at full opposite lock. Associates from Honda R&D Americas, Inc., in Ohio plan to campaign the Element-D in the 2007 Formula Drift Series.

Source : www.driftlive.com

Honda Extreme 2006

 

Auto Car | Honda Extreme 2006 | The Honda Insight is a hybrid electric vehicle manufactured by Honda and the first production vehicle to feature Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system. The first-generation Insight was produced from 1999 to 2006 as a three-door hatchback.[1][2]
Honda introduced the second-generation Insight to its home market of Japan in February 2009. The car went on sale in the United States on March 24, 2009.[3] At $19,800 as a five-door hatchback it is the least expensive hybrid available in the US.[4] In December 2010, Honda introduced a less expensive base model for the 2011 model year priced US$18,200. The Insight was launched April 2009 in the U.K as the most affordable hybrid on the market with a starting price from £15,490 (otr), which was more than £2,000 lower than other hybrids, and became the best selling hybrid.[5][6] Honda's Insight, billed as the cheapest gas-electric hybrid on the market, ranked as the top-selling vehicle in Japan for April 2009, the first time a hybrid has clinched that spot.[7] During its first twelve months after first available in the Japanese market, the second-generation Insight sold 143,015 units around the world.[8]

Based on the Honda J-VX concept car unveiled at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show, the Insight was first introduced in Japan in November 1999 [9] and was the first production vehicle to feature Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system. In the following month, December 1999, Insight became the first hybrid available in North America, beating Toyota's Prius by seven months.[10] It featured optimized aerodynamics and a lightweight aluminum structure to maximize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions.

The Honda Insight was a subcompact hatchback 3,945 mm (155.3 in) in length with a wheelbase of 2,400 mm (94.5 in) a height of 1,355 mm (53.3 in) and a width of 1,695 mm (66.7 in). The Insight was only available as a two-seater. Only three different trims were available: a manual transmission without air-conditioning, a manual transmission with automatic climate-control system, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with automatic climate-control system. Although produced until 2006, the only major change was the introduction of a trunk mounted, front controlled, multiple CD changer.

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Honda REMIX Concept 2006

Auto Car | Honda REMIX Concept 2006 | The REMIX Small Sport Concept is a product of the Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Advanced Design Studio in Southern California. Purely a design concept, the vehicle is fashioned around a front-wheel drive small car platform with a 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. A sport suspension, along with aggressive tires and brakes, further supplement its performance side.
“The REMIX blends familiar Honda themes into a new, fresh design,” said Ben Davidson, REMIX lead designer, Honda R&D Americas, Inc. “Smooth and fluid surfaces provide a sports car identity to the geometric shapes that form the functional aspect of this vehicle.”

PRESS RELEASE 2:
Live Large in the Compact Honda Step Bus ConceptStyling concept takes ‘man maximum, machine minimum’ philosophy to the extreme
LOS ANGELES 11/29/2006 –
Designed around high energy lifestyles, the Honda Step Bus Concept represents the ultimate expression of Honda packaging prowess with a mid-engine design and a fully maximized and quickly adaptable interior.
The highly configurable, high-tech interior provides ultimate urban utility from the outside in. Sliding front doors with a space efficient design let people enter and exit in tight spaces. Although micro in exterior size, the cavernous interior can harbor large amounts of band equipment, sports gear and other bulky items.

“Following the traditional Honda theme of ‘man maximum, machine minimum,’ the Step Bus seeks to create the largest possible interior with the smallest possible exterior,” said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “This innovative concept vehicle shows how large functionality can easily exist within small vehicle packages.”
The Step Bus Concept is a product of the Honda R&D Co., Ltd., Wako design center in Saitama prefecture, Japan. Purely a styling concept, the vehicle uses a mid-engine, rear wheel drive platform with a small displacement power plant.

 The 5-passenger interior features modular construction with a spacious interior. The modular construction is highlighted by tracks in the door that can hold beverage containers, cell phones and more. Advanced technology includes a next-generation navigation system. The tall body provides room for a ceiling-mounted storage tray. Painted in light green metallic, the body design embraces a bold vertical architecture style that creates a large presence within a small space.

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Honda Step Bus Concept 2006

Auto Car | Honda Step Bus Concept 2006 | Designed around high energy lifestyles, the Honda Step Bus Concept represents the ultimate expression of Honda packaging prowess with a mid-engine design and a fully maximized and quickly adaptable interior.

The Honda Step Bus concept vehicle was revealed at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show (November).
The highly configurable, high-tech interior provides ultimate urban utility from the outside in. Sliding front doors with a space efficient design let people enter and exit in tight spaces. Although micro in exterior size, the cavernous interior can harbor large amounts of band equipment, sports gear and other bulky items.

"Following the traditional Honda theme of 'man maximum, machine minimum,' the Step Bus seeks to create the largest possible interior with the smallest possible exterior," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This innovative concept vehicle shows how large functionality can easily exist within small vehicle packages."
The Step Bus Concept is a product of the Honda R&D Co., Ltd., Wako design center in Saitama prefecture, Japan. Purely a styling concept, the vehicle uses a mid-engine, rear wheel drive platform with a small displacement power plant. The 5-passenger interior features modular construction with a spacious interior. The modular construction is highlighted by tracks in the door that can hold beverage containers, cell phones and more. Advanced technology includes a next-generation navigation system. The tall body provides room for a ceiling-mounted storage tray. Painted in light green metallic, the body design embraces a bold vertical architecture style that creates a large presence within a small space.

LOS ANGELES, Calif, U.S.A., November 29, 2006 – Designed around high energy lifestyles, the Honda Step Bus Concept represents the ultimate expression of Honda packaging prowess with a mid-engine design and a fully maximized and quickly adaptable interior.
The highly configurable, high-tech interior provides ultimate urban utility from the outside in. Sliding front doors with a space efficient design let people enter and exit in tight spaces. Although micro in exterior size, the cavernous interior can harbor large amounts of band equipment, sports gear and other bulky items.
"Following the traditional Honda theme of 'man maximum, machine minimum,' the Step Bus seeks to create the largest possible interior with the smallest possible exterior," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This innovative concept vehicle shows how large functionality can easily exist within small vehicle packages."

The Step Bus Concept is a product of the Honda R&D Co., Ltd., Wako design center in Saitama prefecture, Japan. Purely a styling concept, the vehicle uses a mid-engine, rear wheel drive platform with a small displacement power plant. The 5-passenger interior features modular construction with a spacious interior. The modular construction is highlighted by tracks in the door that can hold beverage containers, cell phones and more. Advanced technology includes a next-generation navigation system. The tall body provides room for a ceiling-mounted storage tray. Painted in light green metallic, the body design embraces a bold vertical architecture style that creates a large presence within a small space.

Source : world.honda.com

Bulletproof Automotive Honda S2000 GT 2007

Auto Car | Bulletproof Automotive Honda S2000 GT 2007 | Bulletproof Automotive, LLC unveils their Honda S2000 GT, the company�s flagship complete tuned street legal car. Bulletproof Automotive, recognized as the leading importer of high end Japanese tuning products and consultant to many leading companies in the aftermarket, conceptualized, designed and built the car using original parts as well as parts sourced from the Japanese tuning elite.

Ben Schaffer, President of Bulletproof Automotive and chief designer of the S2000 GT elaborates:
�Since it�s inception in 1999, I�ve been a fan of the Honda S2000�s purity and driving performance. Over those years through Bulletproof Automotive I�ve consulted with thousands of S2000 clients to help build their dream car. With this project I allowed myself to build my own dream car and as a result I hope to inspire others as their cars have inspired me. From the onset of the project I set out to keep the car street legal because I intend for it to be full functioning and well balanced in every aspect. Despite the intention to drive the car weekly, I also wanted to push the envelope to the extreme edge with regards to performance and overall quality design. As I set out on this project earlier this year, I was inspired by what the Honda S2000 CR does and does not do. I hope to leave the world with a representation of what the tuner market can do with a legal tuned S2000 so that people can enjoy comparing and contrasting the aftermarket�s capability to Honda�s tuner car offering, the S2000 CR. I hope people enjoy both the creativity of our S2000�s design and also the performance that results from it.�

The Bulletproof S2000 GT�s objective is to be aggressive but timeless, strongly stating it�s performance capabilities but still with manners and subtlety often overlooked in the tuner industry. Bulletproof aimed to achieve this by selecting some of the best products that they distribute out of Japan and then modifying, remixing and adding Bulletproof�s own original parts, ultimately finishing it all off uniquely and with great attention to detail.
For example, the Top Secret carbon fiber vented hood is an iconic piece for the S2000, but rather than leave the entire hood carbon, Bulletproof kept the flaunting of the exotic carbon fiber subtle and left only small accents of carbon fiber alongside the vents for true tuning connoisseurs to appreciate. The same treatment goes for the JGTC NSX inspired side mirrors which flaunt a little carbon fiber accent and also were mounted in a subtle but custom location.

The bodywork is one of the first things noticed about the Bulletproof Automotive S2000 GT. Starting as loose fenders and bumpers from multiple high end widebody kits out of Japan (Tracy Sports and Powerhouse Amuse), nearly every panel was �remixed� in a unique way. The end result is a combination of two different Japanese widebodies and many original parts (side skirts and rear bumper are of original design) that despite the multiple sources and design inspirations, come together in a cohesive package that Ben from Bulletproof envisioned.

Symmetry of both visual and functional aspects is kept in mind as the body was fully re-worked. The new body dimensions are equally widened at 4� front and 4� rear. Also equally matched are fully functional front and rear under diffusers which reduce lift and help with high speed stability, the rear diffuser being produced by Top Secret in carbon fiber. Other symmetry details in design are the use of three vertical fins under the front fenders to match the three vents in the hood, as well as a twin canard look front and rear, the front by using the front diffuser edge and the front canards matched to the rear by using the rear bumper�s canards and rear diffuser�s Kevlar vortex generators.

The hardtop is also a Bulletproof Automotive original �remix�, starting as an authentic Spoon coupe hardtop and then modified using the Bulletproof original designed side windows.
The paint and graphics on the car are also the best Japan has to offer. The gold is an ultra exclusive Top Secret gold paint. The graphics are custom made by Japan�s legendary graphic designer and celebrity Manabu �Mana-P� Suzuki of Option and D1GP fame.
The car utilizes two sets of wheels. For the street, it runs Top Secret Gold limited TE37 wheels in 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 size with Toyo Proxes T1R tires. For the track (and as shown in photos) the car runs Ings+1 TS-06 wheels produced by RAYS Japan in 18x10.5 size front and rear with Toyo R1R tires in 265/35/18 size. Both sets of wheels tightly hug massive 6 piston J�s Racing brakes which are produced by Endless of Japan.

The suspension is also ground breaking in design. It utilizes Top Secret Super Dampers (Aragosta dampers re-valved and equipped with SWIFT springs) coupled with Top Secret�s Roberuta Cup Kit which allows in-car as well as remote control (by key FOB) height control to raise and lower the car. This is one of the only suspensions in the world that allows full racing functionality along with immediate remote height control front and rear. The suspension is finished off with many J�s Racing suspension parts including their bump steer kit, pillow ball tie rod and control arm sets and camber joint brackets.

Source : www.modifiedcars.com

Honda Accord Coupe Concept 2007

Auto Car | Honda Accord Coupe Concept 2007 | The absence of any of the usual concept-car glam such as hidden door handles, trick lighting, or oversize wheels, and the fact that the release date for this vehicle is this fall, leads us to believe that, in typical Honda fashion, the Honda Accord Coupe concept is less a concept than a production prototype.

Appearing to have been styled as a coupe from the beginning, the Accord concept has a much bolder, more distinct look than its predecessor, a car that merely looked like a truncated sedan, an afterthought. A strong, upright grille and front fascia on the concept are flanked by long headlamps that wrap around deep into the fenders, seemingly stretching all the way to the center of the wheel opening. The roofline begins its descent almost from the A-pillar, meeting the abbreviated, sloping trunk atop a moderately bulging rear fender with the rear-window beltline kink that seems to be popping up everywhere.

At launch, the '08 Accord will again be offered with a choice of in-line four and V-6 engines - no new 'clean' diesel until 2009 - but with a hybrid following soon after. Despite flat-lining sales of the current Accord hybrid, Honda is sticking with a green version so as to stay in the game with the new Camry, Altima, and Saturn Aura gas-electrics.

Quadruple exhaust outlets set into the bumper of the concept signal the performance potential of the coupe, which Honda says will be offered with a more powerful and fuel efficient V-6 than the mill in the current car—possibly a version of the new, 300-hp 3.7-liter V-6 that's in the Acura MDX—as well as Variable Cylinder Management, Honda's cylinder-deactivation system when the '08 Accord hits showrooms in the fall of 2007.

Source : www.caranddriver.com

Honda Accord HF-S Concept 2007

Auto Car | Honda Accord HF-S Concept 2007 | More than 17 Honda project and concept vehicles are on display at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
Making its world debut, the Honda Accord Coupe HF-S Concept represents a radical vision for customizing the all-new Accord's design and performance through stylish and functional modifications. A dual-port exhaust system can provide additional performance when needed while retaining low noise output during relaxed driving. Purely a concept, the Accord HF-S Concept is a creation of Honda Access America, Inc., the Ú.S. accessory development division.

The 2008 Accord Coupe equipped with dealer-installed Honda Factory Performance™ (HFP™) components melds a distinctive, custom appearance with an enhanced level of handling performance. All of the HFP components except the suspension kit (available Spring 2008) are currently available as dealer-installed accessories. All HFP products carry the same 3-year/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty as the rest of the vehicle, when installed at the time of new vehicle purchase, and are engineered to be fully compatible with the vehicle.'The Accord HF-S Concept provides a glimpse into the future of vehicle customization,' said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. 'The Honda Factory Performance-equipped 2008 Accord Coupe demonstrates the best of what the company offers today.'

In addition to the Accords on display, fifteen more unique vehicles filled out the Honda booth, including the all-new S2000 CR and the recently-introduced Civic Mugen Si Sedan. A specially-prepared S2000 CR has been modified by Team Honda Research to compete in the 2007 National Auto Sport Association's (NASA) '25 Hours of Thunderhill' endurance race in December. Another racecar, the 'One Lap Odyssey' modified by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC made its SEMA debut after winning its class in Car and Driver magazine's 2007 Cannonball One Lap of America.
Honda Accord Coupe HF-S Concept
Honda Access America, Inc., Honda's Ú.S. accessory development team designed and built the HF-S Concept to demonstrate how the customized use of technology could allow vehicle owners to fine-tune performance while adding their own senses of style. Key exterior and conceptual powertrain modifications represent functional performance and driving-experience enhancements.

Únique LED driving lights, placed on the fore-most corners, wrap around the front of the bumper providing increased visibility both forward and side for the driver while also creating a unique appearance. The shape of the front bumper is designed to create a vortex effect to enhance high-speed aerodynamics and engine cooling. On the sides of the vehicle, the shape of the carbon fiber panels decreases negative speed force around the wheel arches. The rear bumper diffuser is designed to reduce drag. The trunk spoiler is a prototype design engineered for high-speed down-force. The metallic color of the exterior is accented by Cadmium Orange Pearl - a color derived from super-heated metal. The use of this color for the brake calipers, badges, grille accent, and interior details underscores the vehicle's high-performance appearance.

Key to the concept is the use of technology to electronically customize throttle response, suspension settings, §teering boost, and traction involvement to the driver's taste. Additionally, the exhaust is a two-stage design. It is engineered to be exceptionally quiet during relaxed cruising, and provide elevated levels of performance in high performance driving situations.

Source : www.conceptcarz.com

Honda CR-Z Concept 2007

Auto Car | Honda CR-Z Concept 2007 | The CR-Z concept features a petrol-electric hybrid engine that delivers performance car thrills while also looking after the environment. The exterior profile and rear glass end shows hints of the CR-X plus modern go-fast styling cues such as LED headlights, 19-inch wheels, Brembo brakes and centrally mounted dual exhausts.

‘CR-Z’ stands for ‘Compact Renaissance Zero’—an expression intended to capture the idea of a renaissance in the design of compact cars that begins anew from fundamentals. This design research model of a lightweight hybrid sports car features advanced technologies that deliver enjoyable driving for all while reducing the vehicle’s environmental footprint.

Exterior design
Designed to be ‘Futuristic and Dynamic’, the CR-Z combines powerful performance in a compact form with a futuristic image. For its frontal view, an over-sized grill with a high-performance look is offset by openings on each side that lighten the overall feel. In the rear, tube-shaped rear combination lamps ensure better rearward visibility. Design details emphasizing the CR-Z’s advanced image include door mirrors that provide high visibility in a stylish form, LED headlights patterned after luminous bodies to convey a sharp impression, and jauntyfin-shaped sub-lights. Large, 19-inch wheels are ready for dynamic driving performance.

Interior design
The key words for the CR-Z’s interior design are ‘Hi-tech and Sporty’. The goal was to create an all-new sporty interior that fuses the liberating feel of airy spaciousness with an advanced interface that brings out the fun of the drive. 

 

Mesh material on a simple framework construction is used throughout the interior to convey a light, sophisticated image without being oppressive. In the cockpit, the meter unit conveys the image of advanced technology ensconced in a piece of glass artwork, offering the functionality of immediate recognition while enhancing the driving experience with a futuristic and exhilarating feeling.

Source : www.zcars.com.au

Honda PUYO Concept 2007

Auto Car | Honda PUYO Concept 2007 | Honda Puyo Concept Honda Puyo Concept Honda Puyo Concept Honda Puyo Concept Honda Puyo Concept Honda Puyo Concept

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Click here to download printer friendly version PUYO is a Japanese word that embodies the tactile traits of this unique car. PUYO is meant to convey all that is warm and friendly, and put a smile on the face of users and pedestrians.

This concept car has a 'gel body' made of soft materials that enhance the 'real world' safety properties of the vehicle. Lights beneath the body shine through the gel, to help highlight doors and other manual functions, and notify users of the vehicle's condition.
PUYO represents a new idea in mobility that brings together the principals of clean, safe and fun all into one environmentally-responsible, people-friendly, yet minimalist design. The concept has a small frame, is ultra-efficient and is powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology.

One of the key goals of the project was to create a cornerless car that was kind to both people and the environment. The 'Seamless Soft Box' is welcoming and inviting to look at, but also makes the most of the box-shaped design's spaciousness, managing to accommodate four people within its tiny frame.

Developed to have a 'silky feel', the PUYO's interior is designed to be inviting and provide a people-friendly cabin with a feeling of space emphasised by transparent materials. Features include an instrument panel monitor, elastic-like controls made from cloth that rise up when the vehicle starts and luminous fluid level displays.

The obvious omission is the steering wheel, which is replaced by a joystick, used for operation and manoeuvring.
Company press release, last updated on October 11, 2007
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