Honda S800
| Honda S800 | |
|---|---|
Honda S800 roadster | |
| 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 |
| Related | Honda L800 Honda N800 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 791 cc I4 |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual all-synchromesh |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Length | 3,335 mm (131.3 in) |
| Width | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Height | 1,215 mm (47.8 in) |
| 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 8,500 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.