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|name=Honda S600 | name = Honda S600
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|manufacturer=] | manufacturer = ]
|production=]–] | production = 1964–1966
| assembly = ], ], Japan
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| weight = {{convert|715|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| transmission = 4-speed ]
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⚫ The '''Honda S600''' is an ] manufactured by ]. It was launched in March of ]. It was the first Honda car to be offered in two versions, as ], bearing strong resemblance to the ], and as a ] ] introduced in March of ]. During its production run up to ], the model styling would remain pretty much the same, with the most notable changes coming to the front ], ], and ].


⚫ The '''Honda S600''' is an ] manufactured by ]. It was launched in March 1964. Available as a ], bearing strong resemblance to the ], and as a ] ], introduced in March 1965, the S600 was the first Honda available in two trim levels.<ref name="Microcar Museum">{{cite web|title=1965 Honda S600|url=http://microcarmuseum.com/tour/honda-s600.html|publisher=The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum|access-date=9 January 2012}}</ref> During its production run up to 1966, the model styling would remain pretty much the same, with the most notable changes coming to the front ], ], and ]s.
Powered by a DOHC, water-cooled, in-line 4 cylinder engine with four carburetors, the engine capacity was increased to 606 cc from the ]'s 492 cc. The engine produced 57 hp (43 kW) at 9500 rpm and had a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). With the convertible weighing in at mere 1576 pounds, the extra sheet metal of the coupe only added 33 pounds to the overall weight. Suspension was independent with sealed roller chain drive to each rear wheel.


== Specifications ==
The S600 was the first "mass marketed" Honda car. First offered only with right hand steering. It soon became available in left hand steering so as to be appealing to the export market. (There were a few ] S500s manufactured with left hand steering, two or three even being shown in some early sales brochures, but all production S500s were right hand drive.)
Powered by a ], ], four-cylinder ] with four ] ]s, the ] was increased to 606&nbsp;cc from the ]'s 531&nbsp;cc. The engine produced {{convert|57|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 8,500&nbsp;rpm and had a top speed of {{convert|90|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. With the convertible weighing in at mere {{convert|1576|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, the extra ] of the coupe only added {{convert|33|lb|kg|abbr=on}} to the overall weight.<ref>{{cite episode | title=Jay Leno's Little Cars | url=http://www.myclassiccar.com/episode/13/10/ | series=My Classic Car | series-link=My Classic Car | season=13 | number=10}}</ref><ref name="Petrolicious" >{{cite web |title=Honda Packs Big Ideas Into the Small S600 |date=6 May 2013 |url=https://petrolicious.com/articles/big-ideas-in-small-honda-s600 |publisher=Petrolicious |access-date=16 November 2019}}</ref> A four speed manual transmission drove the rear wheels via a ] differential outputting to ] for each rear wheel. Each wheel was driven by either single or dual chains (depending on production date), contained in a pivoting, sealed case with oil bath lubrication and adjustable ]. These pivoting chain cases functioned as trailing arms for the fully independent, coil-sprung rear suspension. The front suspension was also independent, with a-arms, longitudinal ] springs and rack-and-pinion steering. The S600 was equipped with 13" wheels and finned aluminum ].<ref name="Petrolicious" /><ref name=":0" />


== Production history ==
⚫ Both the S600 ] and ] were available in standard trim and a special, upgraded package called the SM600 which included, among other items, special paint colors, exclusive badging, a standard radio and speaker, a special antenna in the passenger side sun visor, standard reversing lights, a standard cigarette lighter, a standard heater, better cushioned seats, and a detachable seat track for quick removal of the passenger seat.
The S600 was the first mass-marketed Honda car. First offered only in ], it soon became available in left-hand drive to appeal to export markets.<ref name="Microcar Museum"/> There were a few ] S500s manufactured in left-hand drive, two or three even being shown in some early sales brochures.{{citation needed|date=May 2013}} The S600 was the first Honda car sold in Europe. It was never officially sold in the United States, although a small number were imported by individual owners via Canada, Okinawa or Guam.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Donnelly |first=Jim |date=November 2007 |title=1964-'66 Honda S600 |url=https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1964-66-honda-s600 |access-date=2022-09-05 |website=Hemmings}}</ref>


⚫ Both the S600 roadster and coupé were available in standard trim and a special, upgraded package called the SM600 which included, among other items, special paint colors, exclusive badging, a standard radio and speaker, a special antenna in the passenger side sun visor, standard reversing lights, a standard cigarette lighter, a standard heater, better-cushioned seats, and a detachable seat track for quick removal of the passenger seat.<ref name="Microcar Museum"/>
Production of the S600 was much greater than that of its predecessor, the S500. In fact, of the three production engine sizes for the sports cars, the S600 had the highest figures.


Honda built 3,912 roadsters in 1964, with production climbing to 7,261 convertibles and 1,519 coupes in 1965. Production dropped off in 1966 (as they were shifting to the ]) with only 111 roadsters and 281 coupes, giving tallies of 11,284 convertibles and 1,800 coupes for the 3 year span. Honda built 3,912 roadsters in 1964, with production climbing to 7,261 convertibles and 1,519 coupes in 1965. Production dropped off in 1966 (as they were shifting to the ]) with only 111 roadsters and 281 coupes, giving tallies of 11,284 convertibles and 1,800 coupes for the 3-year span.<ref>{{cite web|title=1965 Honda S600 Roadster|url=http://www.classicthrottleshop.com/car43.html|publisher=Classic Throttle Shop|access-date=9 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109045540/http://www.classicthrottleshop.com/car43.html|archive-date=9 January 2010}}</ref>
{{gallery|style=margin:auto
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|File:HondaS600-002.jpg|Honda S600 (rear) at the ]
|File:Honda S600 Coupe.jpg|Honda S600 Coupe
|File:Honda S600 dutch licence registration AM-40-53 pic3.JPG|Honda SM600 fastback
|File:1964 Honda S600 engine.jpg|Honda S600 engine}}


==References== ==References==
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* * {{cite journal | author=Alexander Palevsky | title=All the Lust Without the Rust | journal=Sports Car International | year=1998 | volume=14 | issue=V | pages=57}}
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*The Honda S600 also has a extraordinary 10,000 rpm redline, which is also higher the Mazda RX-8 and Honda S2000. Today's 10,000s are only on racing vehicles and hi-tech motorcycles. Thanks to the 10,000 rpm redline, the Honda S600 has the highest rpm redline in a production car in the world.{{cn}}

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Motor vehicle
Honda S600
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Production1964–1966
AssemblySuzuka Plant, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door roadster
2-door coupe
RelatedHonda L700
Powertrain
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Length3,300 mm (129.9 in)
Width1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Height1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Curb weight715 kg (1,576 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHonda S500
SuccessorHonda S800

The Honda S600 is an automobile manufactured by Honda. It was launched in March 1964. Available as a roadster, bearing strong resemblance to the Honda S500, and as a fastback coupé, introduced in March 1965, the S600 was the first Honda available in two trim levels. During its production run up to 1966, the model styling would remain pretty much the same, with the most notable changes coming to the front grille, bumper, and headlights.

Specifications

Powered by a DOHC, water-cooled, four-cylinder inline engine with four Keihin carburetors, the engine capacity was increased to 606 cc from the S500's 531 cc. The engine produced 57 hp (43 kW) at 8,500 rpm and had a top speed of 90 mph (140 km/h). With the convertible weighing in at mere 1,576 lb (715 kg), the extra sheet metal of the coupe only added 33 lb (15 kg) to the overall weight. A four speed manual transmission drove the rear wheels via a hypoid differential outputting to chain final drives for each rear wheel. Each wheel was driven by either single or dual chains (depending on production date), contained in a pivoting, sealed case with oil bath lubrication and adjustable tensioners. These pivoting chain cases functioned as trailing arms for the fully independent, coil-sprung rear suspension. The front suspension was also independent, with a-arms, longitudinal torsion bar springs and rack-and-pinion steering. The S600 was equipped with 13" wheels and finned aluminum drum brakes.

Production history

The S600 was the first mass-marketed Honda car. First offered only in right-hand drive, it soon became available in left-hand drive to appeal to export markets. There were a few pre-production S500s manufactured in left-hand drive, two or three even being shown in some early sales brochures. The S600 was the first Honda car sold in Europe. It was never officially sold in the United States, although a small number were imported by individual owners via Canada, Okinawa or Guam.

Both the S600 roadster and coupé were available in standard trim and a special, upgraded package called the SM600 which included, among other items, special paint colors, exclusive badging, a standard radio and speaker, a special antenna in the passenger side sun visor, standard reversing lights, a standard cigarette lighter, a standard heater, better-cushioned seats, and a detachable seat track for quick removal of the passenger seat.

Honda built 3,912 roadsters in 1964, with production climbing to 7,261 convertibles and 1,519 coupes in 1965. Production dropped off in 1966 (as they were shifting to the S800) with only 111 roadsters and 281 coupes, giving tallies of 11,284 convertibles and 1,800 coupes for the 3-year span.

References

  1. ^ "1965 Honda S600". The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  2. "Jay Leno's Little Cars". My Classic Car. Season 13. Episode 10.
  3. ^ "Honda Packs Big Ideas Into the Small S600". Petrolicious. 6 May 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  4. ^ Donnelly, Jim (November 2007). "1964-'66 Honda S600". Hemmings. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  5. "1965 Honda S600 Roadster". Classic Throttle Shop. Archived from the original on 9 January 2010. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
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