Post by wankelninja on Jul 15, 2009 21:35:04 GMT -5
Honda Beat history:
The Honda Beat is a mid-engined two-seat convertible kei car produced from in May 1991 to February 1996. The total number of cars produced was around 33,600. Most of the production (around two-thirds) occurred in the first year, and then production and sales fell drastically.
There were two different models of the Beat (the PP1-100 and the PP1-110), although there were a couple of different limited edition versions as well. Variations on the first model were just cosmetic updates. Only the second model had any real mechanical differences. All cars were offered with the option of a driver's side airbag.
In typical Honda fashion, the Beat's engine did not utilize a turbocharger or supercharger. The 656 cc engine was modified with the MTREC (Multi Throttle Responsive Engine Control) system, which included one throttle valve for each of the three cylinders, to produce 64 PS (48 kW) at 8100 rpm. Only a manual transmission was available. The MTREC design would filter down to the 1993 Honda Today kei car.
The Beat was part of a wave of kei car-sized sports cars in the early 1990s; its competitors included the Suzuki Cappuccino and Mazda's Autozam AZ-1. Together they predicted the arrival of the Smart Roadster over a decade later, while Japan would not see a new model of the genre until the recent Daihatsu Copen
Beat Trivia:
-The Beat became the last car to be approved by Soichiro Honda before he died in 1991.
-The design of the car originated from Pininfarina, who then sold the design plan to Honda.
-The Beat has lettering running down the sides proclaiming "Midship Amusement", a rather "Engrish" phrase referring to the fun handling of mid-engined cars.
- "Open Air Motoring" is written on Beat floor-mats
- The Beat shares many common parts with 3rd and 4th generation Civics.
Dimensions:
Overall Length - 3,295
Overall Width - 1,395 mm
Overall Height - 1,175 mm
Wheelbase - 2,280 mm
Track F/R - 1,210/1,210
Ground Clearance - 135 mm
Seating Capacity - 2
Front Tires - Bridgestone Potenza RE87 155/65R13 73H
Rear Tires - Bridgestone Potenza RE87 165/65R14 74H
Weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GWWR) 760 kg
ENGINE:
E07A 3 Cylinder 4-stroke SOHC 12 valve, water-cooled
Layout - Transversely mounted Mid-engine
Max power - 63hp (47kW) @ 8100rpm
Max torque - 44 ft.lb (60Nm) torque @ 7000rpm
Redline - 8500rpm
Bore and Stroke - 66.0mm x 64.0mm
Displacement - 656cc (0.6L)
Compression Ratio - 10:1
Lubrication System - Forced and wet sump
Fuel Required - Unleaded gasoline
Fuel Capacity - 24 liters
Fuel Mileage - 17.2 km/liter, 27.0 km/liter (60km/hour)
Engine oil capacity: 2.7L with filter
Coolant system capacity: 4.7L
TRANSMISSION
Synchronized 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary Reduction - Direct 1:1
Transmission fluid capacity: 1.2L SE/SF 10W30
Gear Ratios:
1st - 3.428
2nd - 2.166
3rd - 1.576
4th - 1.172
5th - 0.941
Reverse - 4.300
Final Drive - 5.714
The Honda Beat is a mid-engined two-seat convertible kei car produced from in May 1991 to February 1996. The total number of cars produced was around 33,600. Most of the production (around two-thirds) occurred in the first year, and then production and sales fell drastically.
There were two different models of the Beat (the PP1-100 and the PP1-110), although there were a couple of different limited edition versions as well. Variations on the first model were just cosmetic updates. Only the second model had any real mechanical differences. All cars were offered with the option of a driver's side airbag.
In typical Honda fashion, the Beat's engine did not utilize a turbocharger or supercharger. The 656 cc engine was modified with the MTREC (Multi Throttle Responsive Engine Control) system, which included one throttle valve for each of the three cylinders, to produce 64 PS (48 kW) at 8100 rpm. Only a manual transmission was available. The MTREC design would filter down to the 1993 Honda Today kei car.
The Beat was part of a wave of kei car-sized sports cars in the early 1990s; its competitors included the Suzuki Cappuccino and Mazda's Autozam AZ-1. Together they predicted the arrival of the Smart Roadster over a decade later, while Japan would not see a new model of the genre until the recent Daihatsu Copen
Beat Trivia:
-The Beat became the last car to be approved by Soichiro Honda before he died in 1991.
-The design of the car originated from Pininfarina, who then sold the design plan to Honda.
-The Beat has lettering running down the sides proclaiming "Midship Amusement", a rather "Engrish" phrase referring to the fun handling of mid-engined cars.
- "Open Air Motoring" is written on Beat floor-mats
- The Beat shares many common parts with 3rd and 4th generation Civics.
Dimensions:
Overall Length - 3,295
Overall Width - 1,395 mm
Overall Height - 1,175 mm
Wheelbase - 2,280 mm
Track F/R - 1,210/1,210
Ground Clearance - 135 mm
Seating Capacity - 2
Front Tires - Bridgestone Potenza RE87 155/65R13 73H
Rear Tires - Bridgestone Potenza RE87 165/65R14 74H
Weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GWWR) 760 kg
ENGINE:
E07A 3 Cylinder 4-stroke SOHC 12 valve, water-cooled
Layout - Transversely mounted Mid-engine
Max power - 63hp (47kW) @ 8100rpm
Max torque - 44 ft.lb (60Nm) torque @ 7000rpm
Redline - 8500rpm
Bore and Stroke - 66.0mm x 64.0mm
Displacement - 656cc (0.6L)
Compression Ratio - 10:1
Lubrication System - Forced and wet sump
Fuel Required - Unleaded gasoline
Fuel Capacity - 24 liters
Fuel Mileage - 17.2 km/liter, 27.0 km/liter (60km/hour)
Engine oil capacity: 2.7L with filter
Coolant system capacity: 4.7L
TRANSMISSION
Synchronized 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary Reduction - Direct 1:1
Transmission fluid capacity: 1.2L SE/SF 10W30
Gear Ratios:
1st - 3.428
2nd - 2.166
3rd - 1.576
4th - 1.172
5th - 0.941
Reverse - 4.300
Final Drive - 5.714