Honda S800

Honda S800
Honda S800 roadster
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Production1966–1970
AssemblySuzuka Plant, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door roadster
2-door coupe
LayoutFR layout[1]
RelatedHonda L800
Honda N800
Powertrain
Engine791 cc I4
Transmission4 speed manual all-synchromesh[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,000 mm (78.7 in)[1]
Length3,335 mm (131.3 in)[1]
Width1,400 mm (55.1 in)[1]
Height1,215 mm (47.8 in)[1]
Curb weight782 kg
Chronology
PredecessorHonda S600
SuccessorHonda S2000
Honda S800 coupe in the ZeitHaus museum

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.

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Honda S800 Sports". Autocar. Vol. 152 nbr 3686. 7 October 1966. pp. 734–737.