Honda 1300

Honda 1300
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Honda 145
Production	1969–1972 (1300) 1972–1974 (145)
Assembly	Suzuka Plant, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	1298 cc air-cooled I4
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,250 mm (88.6 in)
Length	3,885 mm (153.0 in) (early sedan) 4,020 mm (158.3 in) (facelift sedan) 4,085–4,160 mm (160.8–163.8 in) (coupé)
Width	1,465 mm (57.7 in) (sedan) 1,495 mm (58.9 in) (coupé)
Height	1,346 mm (53 in)
Chronology
Successor	Honda Accord

The Honda 1300 is an automobile which was produced by Japanese manufacturer Honda from 1969 to 1972. The largest car manufactured by the company to that point, the front wheel drive 1300 was released as a sedan and coupé intended to compete primarily against Japanese automotive stalwarts such as the Toyota Corona, Mazda Capella, Mitsubishi Galant, and Nissan Bluebird. An ambitious project spearheaded by Soichiro Honda, it was plagued by engineering delays and high price compared to its competition. However, lessons learned from it would lead to the successful debut of the Civic in 1972 and the 1300's successor, the Honda Accord, in 1976.