Honda S500 - Wikipedia
WEBThe S500 was the second production car from Honda (and its first passenger automobile), released in 1963, following the T360 truck into production by four months. It was a larger-displacement variant of the S360 roadster which, though developed for sale in 1962, was never produced.
1964 Honda S500 Roadster "VERY RARE & IN EXCELLENT …
WEBWhile Honda's first four-wheel vehicle was officially the T360, a mini-truck, it was the S500 (manufactured later that year) that gained worldwide acclaim. The S500 had a twin-cam 531cc engine and had a 4-speed manual transmission.
Here's What Made Honda's First Passenger Car So Unique
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · Honda may have started out as a motorcycle manufacturer, but when the company jumped onto the passenger car market in 1963 with the S500, it changed everything.
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WEBFeb 28, 2024 · With its astonishing 9500rpm redline, the S500 was the highest revving car on the market. Transmission was through a four-speed gearbox with synchromesh on the upper three ratios and single-plate hydraulic clutch. In …
Soichiro's First Street Car: Complete 1963 Honda S500 Project
WEBApr 29, 2015 · Learn more about Soichiro’s First Street Car: Complete 1963 Honda S500 Project on Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online.
The S500: A Detailed Look Back At Honda's First Passenger Car …
WEBMar 25, 2021 · The first passenger car from Honda was the 'microscopic' S500 - a car responsible for Honda's high-revving fame.
Honda S500 / S600 / S800: the highest-revving sports car - YouTube
WEBThe aluminum engine was the highlight of this tiny roadster (and coupe), with DOHC, hemispherical combustion chambers, and a roller-bearing crankshaft. Its design allowed it to rev to the moon ...
1963 Honda S500 - Supercars.net
WEBFirst production four wheelers were the S500 sports 2-seater and T360 truck, followed by the evolutionary S600 coupe and in October 1965 the L700 estate car. A Honda S500 was entered for the 1964 Liege-Sofia-Liege rally and an S600, driven by 1967 world champion driver Denny Hulme, won its class in the ADAC 600Kms endurance race at the ...
1963 Honda S500 - Amazing Classic Cars
WEBBy the time series production started, the engine capacity had risen to 531 cc and the power output to 44 hp. Despite the steel bodywork, the kerb weight was only 725 kilograms and the topspeed was over 130 kph (80.7 mph). A factory team with two vehicles started at the 1963 Marathon de la Route.
Honda S500 / S600 / S800 (1963) - autozine.org
WEBLaunched in 1963, S500 was considered to be much more advanced than contemporary British sports cars like MG Midget and Triumph Spitfire. In fact, many people compared it to the mighty Lotus Elan. The S500 was flyweight by any standards – 725 kilograms, 3.3 meters long and 2 meters in wheelbase.
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