New 2005 CRX??
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New 2005 CRX??
I dunno where this kid got this from, but I'm hoping it's true....?? 
Prolly a re-post im sure, but anybody else have anything backing this up?!?! Here's what the website said...:
2005 HONDA CRX?!
"The CRX was brilliant when Honda developed it almost 20 years ago, and the tearaway combination of light and potent hasn't lost its appeal. Honda is believed to be seriously considering developing a two-seat sports car with those qualities, using its new Global Small Platform. The car, which Honda insiders are already calling the CRX, could appear in late 2004 or early 2005."
"For the Japanese market, the CRX will exist in two forms: an entry-level model with a 1.0-litre DOHC VTEC triple producing appoximately 74 kW (the engine derived from the block used in Honda's Insight hybrid coupé), and a hardcore 1.6-litre DOHC four cylinder engine (also with VTEC) generating 110-115 kW. Not incredible, until you realise that the target weight for the four-cylinder coupé is said to cut under 800 kg. Put it this way - that's 200 kg less than the Mini and 175 kg lighter than an MR2."
"This gives the 1.6-litre variant a tidy 7.27 kg/kW ratio in the worst case. By comparison, a 225 kW VXII SS Commodore has a kilogram-to-kilowatt ratio of 7.52. So, if Honda builds it, the little CRX will stand-out quick. Transmissions proposed are a five-speed manual for the 1.0-litre three cylinder, and a six-speed manual for the 1.6-litre. Use of Honda's CVT is said to be under study, but is not yet an official part of the programme. "
"The new two-seater is small, and information from Honda indicates a wheelbase in the 2250 to 2350 mm range, overall length of less than 3650 mm, width of 1690 mm and height below 1270 mm. This makes it a strictly a two-pew affair."
Then there's only two pix...the first one is the so-called "unofficial" concept...the drawing is the so-called "official" concept...fawk it, id buy one in a heartbeat.
Prolly a re-post im sure, but anybody else have anything backing this up?!?! Here's what the website said...:2005 HONDA CRX?!
"The CRX was brilliant when Honda developed it almost 20 years ago, and the tearaway combination of light and potent hasn't lost its appeal. Honda is believed to be seriously considering developing a two-seat sports car with those qualities, using its new Global Small Platform. The car, which Honda insiders are already calling the CRX, could appear in late 2004 or early 2005."
"For the Japanese market, the CRX will exist in two forms: an entry-level model with a 1.0-litre DOHC VTEC triple producing appoximately 74 kW (the engine derived from the block used in Honda's Insight hybrid coupé), and a hardcore 1.6-litre DOHC four cylinder engine (also with VTEC) generating 110-115 kW. Not incredible, until you realise that the target weight for the four-cylinder coupé is said to cut under 800 kg. Put it this way - that's 200 kg less than the Mini and 175 kg lighter than an MR2."
"This gives the 1.6-litre variant a tidy 7.27 kg/kW ratio in the worst case. By comparison, a 225 kW VXII SS Commodore has a kilogram-to-kilowatt ratio of 7.52. So, if Honda builds it, the little CRX will stand-out quick. Transmissions proposed are a five-speed manual for the 1.0-litre three cylinder, and a six-speed manual for the 1.6-litre. Use of Honda's CVT is said to be under study, but is not yet an official part of the programme. "
"The new two-seater is small, and information from Honda indicates a wheelbase in the 2250 to 2350 mm range, overall length of less than 3650 mm, width of 1690 mm and height below 1270 mm. This makes it a strictly a two-pew affair."
Then there's only two pix...the first one is the so-called "unofficial" concept...the drawing is the so-called "official" concept...fawk it, id buy one in a heartbeat.
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looks cool if it was real. THe blue one looks like it has larger rear wheels than fronts. If honda made it they wouldn't do that. ALso a 1.6 like mentioned wouldn't be able to turn those over LOL
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It's interesting how often these threads show up. The cars are chops of EP3, the ultra aerodynamic hybrid car, or any number of others.
What they all have in common is that they are chops representing moderately well powered, two seater small cars that perform well and also deliver reasonable fuel economy.
Huulllloooooooo Honda? You there?
What they all have in common is that they are chops representing moderately well powered, two seater small cars that perform well and also deliver reasonable fuel economy.
Huulllloooooooo Honda? You there?
