Honda announces the new light sport, S660 [News]

Honda announces the new light sport "S660"

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced on March 30, 2015 the sports -type light passenger car "S660".Sales will start on April 2 of the same year.

■ The important thing is "comfortable" than "speed"

The Honda S660 is a two -seater two -seater open model developed with a light handling that can be felt even for everyday use and the exhilaration of running with the wind.The product concept is "Heart Beat Sport".The exterior design is inherited the image of the "S660 concept" announced at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, and the roof is a detachable soft top.

MR is used for the drive system, and a dedicated body is developed from scratch that pursues rigidity, low center of gravity, and optimization of front and rear weight distribution.The engine is a 0.66 -liter series three -cylinder turbo, and the transmission is combined with 6 -stage MT or CVT.

There are two types of grades: beta (beta), and "α (alpha)" that adopts two -tone aluminum wheels, genuine leather and luxe suede combination seats.The price is 1.98 million yen for "β" for both MT specifications and CVT specifications, and "α" is 2.18 million yen.

■ A discerning body design that supports light driving

The body size is full length x full width x total height = 3395 x 1475 x 1180mm, wheelbase is 2285mm.It is characterized by overhang before and after, low front hoods, and treads before and after, "spread to the last minute in a light frame".Is incorporated.

Specifically, the skeleton of the body is composed of a straight line as much as possible, or a smooth curve, a high -tension steel sheet is used for the center tunnel, side sill, and side frames, and aluminum die -cast materials are used for the rear subframe.While keeping the vehicle weight from 830 to 850 kg, the static twist rigidity is higher than the "S2000".In order to reduce yaw inertia, a battery is installed between the rear valk head and the engine just before the crew space.The front and rear weight distribution is the front: the back = 45:55.

The suspension is a strut type both before and after, and the relationship between the roll center and the center of gravity is optimized so that the body does not lean large during cornering.The steering mechanism uses a "fit" motor and a column shaft in one -class, and the rigidity is enhanced by rigiding the gearbox to the body.In addition, the gearbox is a pre -pulling arrangement to increase the stability when a large horizontal G is applied.

The brake is a disk type for both front and back, and a 260mm diameter disk rotor is used for all four wheels.All vehicles are equipped with "agile handling assist" that brakes the inner ring during cornering and suppresses the outbreak of understeer.The tires are "Advan Neova AD08R" dedicated to the S660 jointly developed with Yokohama rubber.Previous: 165/55R15 75V, back: 195/45R16 The front and rear diameter of 80W is adjusted to adjust the front and rear grip balance.

■ Exercise performance as well as sound

The power unit is based on the "S07A" turbo engine in the "N" series, and is equipped with a newly designed turbo charger with a lighter and superior response.It generates a maximum output of 64ps/6000rpm and a maximum torque of 10.6kgm/2600rpm.The engine of the MT vehicle uses a reinforced valve spring, which increases the maximum permissive rotation speed from 7000 rpm to 7700 rpm of CVT vehicles.

We pay attention to the sound, and while suppressing the sound of the middle and high -frequency of making it feel "unpleasant", tuning each part so that the operation sound of intake and exhaust and turbo charger and blow -off valve can reach the driver's ear.。It is said that it has realized a powerful engine sound like a sports car.

Regarding transmissions, 6 -stage MT has crossed ratios to run 1 to 5 gears so that you can use a limited power and torque efficiently.In particular, for 2nd gear, it is assumed that it is frequently used in winding roads, etc., covering the speed range of 30 to 60 km/h, and the maximum allowed rotation speed is 7700 rpm and reaches 75 km/h.

On the other hand, in addition to the 7 -stage manual mode, CVT adopts a running mode switching system that allows you to select "Sport mode" and "Default mode" as a vehicle equipped.When selecting SPORT mode, the idling stop mechanism is cut, and the CVT shifting control increases in the linear as the engine speed is increased in the setting where the drive -by wire control responds directly to the accelerator operation.Switch to the settings.

■ Pursuing a sense of operation so that you can concentrate on driving

The interior space is also designed with driving as a top priority, and the pedal, shift knob / shift selector, etc. are laid out so that the driver naturally stretches the limbs.The feeling of the load (response) felt at the time of operation has a sense of unity, and in particular, for 6 -stage MT, the stroke amount adjustment, the bush and the rigidity of the linkage system, the rigidity and the rigidity.It realizes a moderation of operation.

In addition, the steering wheel is a 350mm diameter D -shape type for Honda commercial vehicles.In order to achieve both high holdability and comfort, a newly developed sports sheet has been adopted by expanding the ground contact area between the driver and the sheet, and distributing the body pressure distribution to enhance the holding and fit.

The emphasis is on the comfort of the open car, and a mid -mode full auto air conditioner that sends the wind from the thigh to the abdomen, and a power aria window that can adjust the amount of wind involved in the car.As a safety equipment, all vehicles are installed on all vehicles and side airbags, as well as an optional "city brake active system" consisting of a low -speed collision reduction brake and an error start -suppress control function (only CVT specification).

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