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Old 03-30-15, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by GS69[FONT=Georgia

Honda has developed a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive chassis just for the S660, which uses an aluminum-and-steel structure that’s stiffer than the old S2000’s.
That's quite interesting considering the S2000 had quite a stiff chassis already. Then again, it's easier to make a small car stiffer. 1,830 lbs should be fun. Drop in K20 (space permitting), and you'll be flying!
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What a hideous car....why cant they just bring back the S2000 with new tech!
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It looks nice.

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Old 03-30-15, 08:45 PM
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Mugen Honda S660
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/03/her...onda-s660.html
Honda tuner Mugen Motorsports was quick to release a batch a custom parts for the S660 roadster, trying to make the kei car look more aggressive than in production form.

The aftermarket specialist doesn’t offer just styling tweaks, though. There’s also a sports suspension in its catalogue, stainless steel exhaust tips and an improved braking system.

Dig deep enough into the list and you’ll also find a high-performance oil filter, carbon number plate garnish, Mugen metal emblems and more.


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Old 03-31-15, 01:49 PM
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Honda S660 Review
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/honda/s...da-s660-review
Rear-wheel drive, mid-engined and cheap as chips, the Honda S660 has a lot going for it and may come to the UK

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What’s not to like about a small, sporty and affordable mid-engined Honda? The S660 proves that Honda is creeping back to its best and shows performance cars can come in all shapes and sizes. If Honda decides to fit it with a more powerful engine and export it to Europe, as we sincerely hope it does, then the MX-5 could have some serious competition.
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it is not perfect (interior), but overall, another Kei GRAND SLAM for Honda. They are on the roll with Kei cars in past 2 years and they have taken significant market away from everyone else.
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what's 'kei'?
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
what's 'kei'?
Kei car, K-car, or kei jidōsha (軽自動車?, lit. "light automobile") (pronounced [keːdʑidoːɕa]), is a Japanese category of small vehicles, including passenger cars (kei cars or "kei class cars"), microvans, and pickup trucks ("kei trucks" or "kei class trucks"). They are designed to comply with Japanese government tax and insurance regulation
Special category of vehicles of smaller size, weight and engine power that are taxed less in Japan.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kei_car
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thanks!

if i can fit in one, i could see owning an s600!
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FACTORY S660.
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Old 04-03-15, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
thanks!

if i can fit in one, i could see owning an s600!
somehow i dont see you driving vehicle with 66hp :-)
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Originally Posted by spwolf
somehow i dont see you driving vehicle with 66hp :-)
well they have a 1.0L turbo in the works too.
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