Honda HSC
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| Honda HSC | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Also called | Honda Sports Concept |
| Production | 2003 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Doors | Swan |
| Related | Honda NSX (first generation) Honda HSV-010 GT |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L (210 cu in) i-VTEC V6 |
The Honda HSC (Honda Sports Concept) was a concept sports car that was initially unveiled at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show.[1][2] Most of the automotive media immediately speculated that it was designed to be a replacement for the Honda NSX, although this was never confirmed by Honda. It was also branded as an Acura.
The HSC featured a lightweight, mid-mounted aluminum 3.5 L (210 cu in) i-VTEC V6 engine with a 6-speed transmission controlled by either an F1-style paddle shifter on the steering wheel or a unique dial shifter on the center console. When shifted into reverse, the navigation system's adjustable flat-panel screen in the center console became a display for a rear-mounted camera. Abundant leather and aluminum trim pieces rounded out the interior, an all-aluminum frame with carbon fibre body panels kept it light, and swan doors affirmed its sports car status.
The development of this car into a production sports car appeared to stall[3] for two years. However, the July 2005 announcement by Honda CEO Takeo Fukui indicated the HSC was only a test concept for a pure sports car.
In 2009, a road car version of the Honda HSV-010 GT was seen, with some visual similarities with the HSC. It was also assumed to be a replacement to the NSX, although there is no official confirmation of this. In 2013, Honda unveiled the next generation NSX concept car, that replaced the HSV-010 in the Super GT GT500 class.
References
- ^ "Honda Worldwide: Honda HSC". Archived from the original on 27 November 2003.
- ^ "Honda Worldwide: HSC Factbook". Archived from the original on 4 December 2008.
- ^ "Next Honda NSX stalls - News - Autocar Online". Archived from the original on 13 May 2005. Retrieved 17 February 2006.
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