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Honda S660 0.7i (64 Hp) CVT
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Honda S660:
The Honda S660 is a sports car in the kei class manufactured by the Japanese company Honda from 2015 until 2022. It is a two-seater with a targa top and a transverse mid-engine and rear-wheel-drive layout. It is the successor to the Honda Beat , and the Honda S2000.
The S660 is a lightweight mid-engined roadster with a targa roof. Its dimensions, due to kei car size restrictions, are nearly identical to the 1990s Beat. It is sold with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed CVT with sports paddle shifters, both options being offered on the two trims available. The S660 weighs approximately 830 kg with the manual transmission and 850 kg with the CVT, and have a front/rear weight balance of 45/55....(Read more on Wikipedia)
S660 Overview:
Honda S660 (S660). With 104 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 850 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a Japan-market Kei car, the Honda S660 was not subjected to Euro NCAP testing. Its compact size and lightweight construction, typical of the Kei segment, would likely present different safety characteristics compared to larger, globally-marketed vehicles.
0.7i (64 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 64 Hp turbocharged S07A engine, paired with the CVT, offers sprightly acceleration and adequate power for city driving and spirited backroad fun, perfectly adhering to Kei car regulations.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy at 4.1 l/100 km, making it very efficient for daily use and longer cruises, benefiting from the CVT's optimized gearing.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional handling and agility due to mid-engine layout and lightweight.
- • Excellent fuel efficiency for a sports car.
- • Unique Kei car roadster experience.
- • Reliable Honda engineering.
Cons:
- • Limited power output due to Kei car regulations.
- • Very compact interior, not suitable for taller drivers.
- • Minimal cargo space.
- • Not officially available outside Japan, limiting accessibility.
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | S660 |
| Generation: | S660 |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.7i (64 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | April, 2015 |
| End of production: | March, 2022 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Roadster |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 64 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 97.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 104 Nm @ 2600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | S07A |
| Engine displacement: | 658 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.6 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 64 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.1 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.3 kg/Hp, 75.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 850 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 25 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3395 mm mm |
| Width: | 1475 mm mm |
| Height: | 1180 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2285 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1300 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1275 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 125 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.6 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 165/55 R15 75V; 195/45 R16 80W |
| Wheel rims size | 15; 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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