Future S2000 discussion
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From: M.I.A.
Found this on world car fans. They talk about it being the next s2k. I really hope not.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080722.008/ne...s-cover-at-bims
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080722.008/ne...s-cover-at-bims
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From: Palo Alto
Wow, I truly hate the two tiered dash theme Honda is using. I really dislike it in the Civic (and still disliked it after several hours of driving). I don't see my self liking it in other cars either. I don't mind the idea of not looking through the wheel to see the gauges but just put all of them up top.
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From: Buffalo, NY
This is the best concept I've seen so far. Thank god someone at Honda has realized that the best car designs have CURVES to them. Not that "flame-surfacing" ugliness that BMW has been doing and every other car manufacturer has decided to try and imitate.
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No, that's the OSM (Open Study Model.) Here's the official press release from Honda earlier this month:
Personally, I like the styling overall, except for two details: 1) The cab is too far forward, making it look like a Solara or something, and 2) the sloping rear end. If Honda were to retain the S2000 proportions but apply this design style, I think they'd have something pretty hot. Especially if the retained or surpassed S2000 level performance but incorporated some KERS technology.
LOW EMISSION HONDA SPORTSCAR TO BE UNVEILED
Honda will unveil a low-emission, lightweight sports study model at the British International Motor Show later this month.
The striking two-seat roadster aims to couple sleek looks with exciting driving dynamics and more efficient engine technology, to give lower exhaust emissions.
The Honda OSM (for Open Study Model), was designed by Honda's R&D facility in Offenbach, Germany. It's the latest example of the young talent being developed within Honda's design studios in Europe - following the Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept (Geneva 2007) and the Accord Tourer Concept (Frankfurt 2007).
At present, there are no plans for this design study model to enter production, although Honda will gather feedback from customers at the show to guide any future developments.
Sitting on sporty six-spoke alloy wheels, the OSM has a slippery, aerodynamic exterior to minimise drag. A wide, sloping rear end incorporates a narrow rear light strip, which wraps around the rump of the car. At the front, a gaping front grille sits between angular headlights that stretch from nose of the bonnet to the top of the wheel arches.
The car will be revealed during the Honda press conference on Tuesday, 22 July at 10.30am, on the Honda stand in the North Hall.
Honda will unveil a low-emission, lightweight sports study model at the British International Motor Show later this month.
The striking two-seat roadster aims to couple sleek looks with exciting driving dynamics and more efficient engine technology, to give lower exhaust emissions.
The Honda OSM (for Open Study Model), was designed by Honda's R&D facility in Offenbach, Germany. It's the latest example of the young talent being developed within Honda's design studios in Europe - following the Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept (Geneva 2007) and the Accord Tourer Concept (Frankfurt 2007).
At present, there are no plans for this design study model to enter production, although Honda will gather feedback from customers at the show to guide any future developments.
Sitting on sporty six-spoke alloy wheels, the OSM has a slippery, aerodynamic exterior to minimise drag. A wide, sloping rear end incorporates a narrow rear light strip, which wraps around the rump of the car. At the front, a gaping front grille sits between angular headlights that stretch from nose of the bonnet to the top of the wheel arches.
The car will be revealed during the Honda press conference on Tuesday, 22 July at 10.30am, on the Honda stand in the North Hall.
