Honda OSM concept revealed at London Motor Show
07-08-08, 05:59 PM
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Honda OSM concept revealed at London Motor Show
Honda OSM concept planned for London Motor Show
Posted on Tuesday 8 July 2008
Honda is set to unveil a new sports car concept at the upcoming London Motor Show, which the carmaker describes as a lightweight two-seater aimed at promoting its new green performance image. The concept car will be called the OSM, which stands of Open Study Model, and is designed to be a fuel-efficient and low-emissions sports car.
This means it’s unlikely to be a preview of the NSX replacement seen testing at the Nurburgring recently. Instead, the OSM is likely to be the next iteration of the CR-Z concept hybrid sports car concept showcased at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show. Speaking with Automotive News, Honda spokesman Steve Kirk said the OSM is just a design study and is not yet confirmed for production. He also said it was not a successor for the S2000 roadster despite being a convertible.
The latest OSM concept was styled at Honda’s design center in Offenbach, Germany. Apart from this sketch of the car, no other technical details about the model or its likely powertrain have been released.
The similarities between it and the previous CR-Z are evident, especially the similar ‘lightweight sports car’ tagline used to describe both concepts.
Posted on Tuesday 8 July 2008
Honda is set to unveil a new sports car concept at the upcoming London Motor Show, which the carmaker describes as a lightweight two-seater aimed at promoting its new green performance image. The concept car will be called the OSM, which stands of Open Study Model, and is designed to be a fuel-efficient and low-emissions sports car.
This means it’s unlikely to be a preview of the NSX replacement seen testing at the Nurburgring recently. Instead, the OSM is likely to be the next iteration of the CR-Z concept hybrid sports car concept showcased at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show. Speaking with Automotive News, Honda spokesman Steve Kirk said the OSM is just a design study and is not yet confirmed for production. He also said it was not a successor for the S2000 roadster despite being a convertible.
The latest OSM concept was styled at Honda’s design center in Offenbach, Germany. Apart from this sketch of the car, no other technical details about the model or its likely powertrain have been released.
The similarities between it and the previous CR-Z are evident, especially the similar ‘lightweight sports car’ tagline used to describe both concepts.
. I have no interests in a convertible. They are useless where I live and don't look that nice too me anyway.
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07-22-08, 04:58 AM
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Honda OSM Concept Revealed @ London Motor Show
Posted on Tuesday 22 July 2008
Honda has taken the covers off a new two-seat concept for a future low-emissions sports car that’s already being touted as a preview of the replacement for the aging S2000 roadster. The new concept, dubbed the Open Study Model (OSM), is officially described as a ‘design study’ that promotes Honda’s new green performance image.
The goal for the project was to create something ‘Clean and Dynamic’ – and this direction was followed for both the exterior and interior design. Key characteristics are the smooth and rounded curves, and unique headlights that stretch from the nose to the top of the wheel arches.
Inside, the dash is broken into sections, with the most important instruments in direct line-of-sight of the driver. Key information is displayed in a rounded, enclosed central binnacle, with levels and figures in bright blue on a black background. This matches the trim inside the car, with the seats and door innards trimmed in glossy blue leather.
A centrally-mounted semi-sequential gearlever is also installed, as is a pair of steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Integrated into the gearshifter is a red ignition ‘start’ button.
Honda spokesman Steve Kirk previously stated that the OSM is just a design study and is not yet confirmed for production. He also said it was not a successor for the S2000 roadster despite being a convertible.
Also on show at this week’s London event is the confirmed-for-production CR-Z sports hybrid and FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car.
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