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Honda is developing an all-electric sports car

At the recent 2024 CES in Las Vegas, Honda unveiled two electric concepts showing that it is trying to catch up with the competition that is making big strides towards full electrification. Also, Honda is interested in developing a sports car that should represent the beginning of the electric era of the Japanese manufacturer.

In an interview with Autocar, CEO of Honda Toshihiro Mibe said that the company is developing a sports car that will be the leader of electrification and a key part of the 0 Series, which will appear on the market in the next two years. This car will serve as the flagship model of the 0 Series and will combine technical innovation along with maximizing interior space, reducing battery weight and increasing efficiency, all for a better driving experience, with a focus on the driver.

There isn’t much information about Honda’s new electric sports car so far, but what we do know so far, thanks to speculation, is that it will have a low forward cabin profile, a minimalist interior design, a lighter and thinner battery, while the motors, inverters and transmission will be integrated. into a compact unit in order to optimize the interior space.

Also, Mibe pointed out that Honda is conducting a detailed analysis of the current electric sports car market, without specifying competitors.

Source: Autocar

Tuning

Two equipment kits for Honda Civic Type R

In a few days, the Tokyo Motor Show (January 12 – 14) will begin, where the Japanese tuner Mugen will present two equipment kits, Group A and Group B, for the Honda Civic Type R.

The Group A equipment kit includes a new front splitter, a sharper air intake shape, redesigned sills, a new rear wing, giving the car a more aggressive look. It can be said to be expected for a special version of the Type R model.

The Group B equipment kit offers much more. The front splitter and intakes are the same as in the Group A package, but the addition is a carbon hood with more air vents that are also located on the upper part of the front fenders. Wider door sills, a new rear wing and a modified bumper give the car a more muscular look and better aerodynamics. Something similar could be seen on modified cars at the beginning of the century.

Group A brings a new improved stainless steel exhaust system and new pads, while Group B comes with titanium pipes, new brake calipers and discs. Both kits bring new shock absorbers and BBS wheels.

Source: Mugen via YouTube

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Honda Prelude Concept

Last month, rumors surfaced of the return of Honda’s first two-door coupe with a moonroof, the Honda Prelude. Now the Japanese automaker has confirmed the rumors by announcing the revival of this model called the Prelude Concept.

The new Prelude has a new design and, except for the name, almost no similarities with its predecessor. The front part is reminiscent of sports cars, thin headlights connected with an LED bar, black side mirrors, a roof line that descends towards the rear part is reminiscent of the design of the Porsche 911 and Hyundai Ioniq 6. The rear part has a black lip spoiler, a black bumper and an LED bar which extends along the entire length.

Honda is still hiding a lot when it comes to the Prelude Concept. Neither the performance of the car nor when it will be premiered are known. What is known so far is that the car is still in the development phase and that it will be fully electric.

“The word “Prelude” means an ‘introductory or preceding performance’. This model will become the prelude for our future models which will inherit the ‘joy of driving’ into the full-fledged electrified future and embody Honda’s unalterable sports mindset,” said CEO Toshihiro Mibe.

Honda has already announced that the company’s long-term plan is to produce a Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) lineup by 2040. That may be too late considering that competitors have announced a transition to all-electric cars by 2030.

Source: Honda

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Honda Prelude Concept