Honda S800 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
Production | 1966–1970 |
Assembly | Suzuka Plant, Suzuka, Mie, Japan |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | 2-door roadster 2-door coupe |
Layout | FR layout[1] |
Related | Honda L800 Honda N800 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 791 cc I4 |
Transmission | 4 speed manual all-synchromesh[1] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,000 mm (78.7 in)[1] |
Length | 3,335 mm (131.3 in)[1] |
Width | 1,400 mm (55.1 in)[1] |
Height | 1,215 mm (47.8 in)[1] |
Curb weight | 782 kg |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Honda S600 |
Successor | Honda S2000 |
The S800 is a sports car from Honda. Introduced at the 1965 Tokyo Motor Show, the S800 replaced the successful Honda S600 as the company's image car. With a redline of 9,500 rpm, it is one of the highest-revving sports cars produced for street use. The S800 competed with the Austin-Healey Sprite, MG Midget, Triumph Spitfire, Datsun Fairlady, and Fiat 850 Spider.