Honda S660 Roadster To Go on Sale in Japan!


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The S660 will soon go on sale in Japan offering a 660cc (0.66-liter) three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine delivering 64PS (63hp) at 6,000 rpm paired to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox, placed right behind the two-seater cabin and driving the rear-wheels.

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It only weighs around 800 kg or about 1,764 lbs, so while the engine won't light up the rear tires, it could prove playful enough if you understand and accept the concept.

Watch Honda's New S660 Mini Roadster Test Driven In Japan


Would Honda bring it on in our country? [thinking]

We wish...[evil][clap]... especially the 1.0L turbo charged engine.
 
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The Honda S660 has been officially unveiled in Japan and is set to go on sale there on April 2.

The S660 will be available in a standard variant and a special edition called the S660 Concept Edition, of which only 660 units will be made.

In production form, the S660 roadster measures 3,395mm in length, 1,475mm in width and 1,180mm in height.

While the power reserves aren’t attention-grabbing, bear in mind that the S660 is expected to weigh less than 1,000 kg.

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The S660 is powered by a 660cc 63bhp three-cylinder turbocharged engine sending power to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual or a seven-speed CVT transmission. The S660 will become the first ‘kei’ car to get six-speed transmission.

Honda claims that the car will give an exciting experience to drivers with its mid-engine rear-wheel-drive set-up and 45:55 front and rear weight distribution. The S660 also features an Agile Handling Assist electronic control system which uses brake torque to apply control in accordance with the movement of the vehicle body, thereby making cornering easier.

The company also claims that the S660 roadster will sound like a typical sports car, thanks to sound tuning techniques to the breathing and exhaust sounds of the engine.

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The Concept Edition will sport features from the pre-production study, such as the Bordeaux red roll-top, two-tone side mirrors, exhaust pipe finisher with exclusive coating, water-repellent body coating “Ultra Glass Coating NEO” and interior tweaks.

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Honda S660 roadster production version revealed | Car News | Sports Cars | Autocar India


Honda S660 roadster unveiled | Car News | Sports Cars | Autocar India
 
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Honda S660 sold out in Japan

The S660 roadster draws in customers over the age of 40; all units sold out within four months of launch.

Honda has seen an unexpected demand for its mini roadster, the S660, in Japan. Launched in April 2015, it has now been reported that the limited number of cars, 8,600 to be precise, slated for production in 2015, have already been sold out.

Interestingly, it was observed that four in five cars sold were bought by those over the age of 40. Honda’s car was designed to attract a younger demographic, but ended up being the preferred choice for older people looking to buy a second car in Japan.

Honda has plans to restart taking orders from October, and also states that the demand for the S660 roadster will be balanced, as younger buyers are expected to develop an interest in the car over the course of time.
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