Recent Honda Patent Filing Hints at Possible New Sports Car
The Honda Project 2&4 Concept could become real.
Originally debuting at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Honda Project 2&4 Concept mixed a motorcycle with a KTM X-Bow for a really impressive sports car. Essentially a lightweight chassis powered by a 999-cc V4 engine, the Project 2&4 Concept featured 215 horsepower and 87 pound-feet of torque with the capability of revv’ing to 14,000 rpm. And it also weighed just 893 pounds, making us wonder just how fun it would be to drive.
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We may not have to wonder for much longer, as recent patent filings made by Honda uncovered by Autoblog suggest it could be moving forward with producing the Project 2&4 Concept. The Japanese automaker’s patent filing is for an automobile using a cast-aluminum backbone chassis, with the versatility to accommodate various setups. For example, it can have different seating arrangements for left- or right-hand drive or even just a single occupant.
In addition, it’s not locked down by powertrain, as the patent says the car doesn’t necessarily have to be powered by a gasoline engine. Instead, an electric motor could be used and it’s likely the fuel tank area could be replaced with a battery pack.
Automakers, however, often patent technology that never gets used. But here’s to hoping this one does become reality.
[Source: Autoblog]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Seems like a bit of a long shot for them to make it and then have it be available in North America, but here's hoping ... Now they just need to add a second seat, a small trunk, and a roof.
Their patent filing department is running out of things to do.