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LOGIN REGISTER NEWSLETTER Home NEWS REVIEWS PRODUCTS COMPARE CARS VIDEOS BUYING USED CARS NEW CARS MOTORSHOWS COMPETITIONS 6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - News: Auto Express News Honda GT on the way You could be forgiven for thinking Honda is planning a stretched version of the S2000, but underneath the elongated panels lurks the marque's forthcoming V10-powered GT car Auto Express Car Reviews Stretched S2000 body covers new GT’s running gear By Peter Lyon08th June 2007 It hasn't got its own body just yet, because bosses at the firm sent the designers back to the drawing board to come up with a new look. In fact, the styling was supposed to follow that of the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept, which made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January. But its design wasn't well received. The top speed will be around 200mph, while the sprint from 0-60mph should take 3.5 secondsThere's also uncertainty over the model's name, as Honda is keen to distance itself from the mid-engined NSX tag, and wants to reflect the new car's grand tourer credentials.According to our sources, the model will use a new front-mounted 5.5-litre V10 engine with around 550bhp - which will make it Japan's most powerful roadgoing car ever. The top speed will be around 200mph, while the sprint from 0-60mph should take 3.5 seconds. The unit is also capable of running on only five cylinders while cruising, which boosts fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions. The GT will use a six-speed automated manual gearbox and Honda's Super Handling-All-Wheel-Drive system, as seen on the Legend saloon. A concept car previewing the look of the firm's latest offering will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October, while the production model is set to hit showrooms sometime in 2010. 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All rights reserved.Licensed by Felden || Honda HSV-010 GT From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Honda HSV-010 GT Manufacturer Honda Production 2010 Predecessor Honda NSX Honda S2000 Class grand touring race car Body style(s) coupe Layout front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive Engine(s) 3,397 cc (207.3 cu in) V8 +500 bhp (370 kW), +40.0 kg·m (392 N·m) Transmission(s) Ricardo 6-speed sequential manual Wheelbase 2,700 mm (110 in) Length 4,675 mm (184.1 in) Width 2,000 mm (79 in) Curb weight 1,100 kg (2,400 lb) The Honda HSV-010 GT (an abbreviation for Honda Sports Velocity) is a race car manufactured by Honda[1] and designed to compete in the Super GT racing series. Contents 1 History 2 Engineering 3 References 4 External links [edit] History The HSV-010 GT of Weider Honda Racing which operated by Dome. The car took pole position on its debut. On October 23, 2009, Honda officially announced the end of the mid-engine NSX Super GT's participation in Super GT racing due to new Super GT regulations that allowed the use of only front engine,rear drive cars. On November 15, 2009, Honda announced that, despite withdrawing the NSX from Super GT competition, it would campaign a car for the 2010 season. Honda revealed that the car it would be based on the cancelled 'New NSX' production vehicle. Honda's decision to campaign a non-production vehicle required it to obtain special permission from Super GT organizer to be exempt from the production homologation requirements for the series. They were allowed to use it on the basis that it was based on a production-ready car, even though said car had been cancelled.[2] Then, on December 22, 2009, Honda announced the HSV-010 GT as the successor to the NSX Super GT in the Super GT series. Unlike typical Super GT cars, the vehicle is not based on any production vehicle that is made available to purchase by the general public. [edit] Engineering The Honda HSV-010 GT is a front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout to comply with Super GT regulations. The engine is a 3,397 cc (207.3 cu in) V8 that produces over 500 bhp (370 kW) and is mated to a Ricardo gearbox. [edit] References ^ Lavrinc, Damon (2009-12-22). "NSX no more: Honda HSV-010 GT ready to race in SuperGT" (in English) (HTML). Autoblog. Weblogs, Inc.. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/21/nsx-no-more-honda-hsv-10-gt-ready-to-race-in-supergt/. Retrieved 2009-12-22.  ^ "2010 Super GT Honda NSX Confirmed : Your online JDM magazine". 7tune.com. 2009-11-15. http://www.7tune.com/new-super-gt-honda-confirmed. Retrieved 2009-11-20.  "Honda introduces HSV-010 GT for competing in GT500 class of SUPER GT Series". Honda Motor Company. January 18, 2010. http://world.honda.com/news/2010/c100118HSV-010-GT/. 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You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e This article about a modern automobile produced after 1975 is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v • d • e || Honda NT650 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Honda NT650 GT Manufacturer Honda Also called Hawk GT, Bros, RC31 Production 1988–1991 Class naked bike Engine 647cc Four-stroke V-Twin Transmission 5 speed manual Wheelbase 56.3 in. Seat height 30.4 in. Weight 393 lb. (dry) 412 lb. (wet) Fuel capacity 2.9 gal This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (December 2009) The Honda HawkGT NT650 motorcycle has been called a cult bike; an "unmitigated sales disaster" which nonetheless attracted a loyal following.[1][2][3] Designated as model RC31, it was designed by Toshiaki Kishi, and was the second Honda with "Pro-Arm" suspension after the RC30 VFR750R. The Japanese model was named the Bros. The RC model designation is for bikes up to 750cc, though the Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) has an engine of more than 750 cc and a model designation of RC34. 650cc Honda Hawk GT The bike's main distinction is in its frame and single-sided swingarm. The dual spar aluminum frame and single sided swingarm (licensed from ELF) was technologically advanced in 1988.[citation needed] The mildly tuned engine is descended from the VT500 and has been seen, in one guise or another, in several other models.[citation needed] The bike was ahead of its time in many regards and as a result was not a strong seller despite the bike having grown to cult status. The Hawk GT was one of the first modern naked bikes along with the Yamaha SRX, which were both released several years before the Ducati Monster and eventually the Suzuki SV650. The Hawk GT is often described[4] as a cult bike. Contents 1 North American model 2 Europe model 3 Japan model 4 Notes 5 References 6 External links [edit] North American model The US model NT650, Hawk GT 647, RC31 was introduced in 1988 and produced through 1991. In 1988 the bike was sold in the colors "Tempest Gray Metallic" and "Candy Flair Blue". For the remainder of the bikes production run it was only sold in red. There are only very minor changes between the 1988 model year and the 1989-91 model years. In 1989, the front suspension damper rods were changed to have only 2 (rather than 4 for the '88) holes. The front brake calipers were also changed to have screw-on covers over the mounting pins. In 1991, the oil lines were run internally through the engine, rather than externally and only a handful of 1991 model year bikes actually made it into the United States, making the 1991 the rarest vintage Hawk in America. The Canadian model was identical to the US model except for the colors. [edit] Europe model A cousin to the Hawk GT, the Revere was available in Europe from 1988. The steel frame, shaft-drive, larger petrol tank, main stand, and longer rear end differentiate it from the Hawk GT. The NTV650 replaced the Revere in 1993. It was a revised version of the early model with no main stand, different carburetors, tube handlebar and longer exhaust. The engine power dropped in 3 steps from 60 HP to 50 HP. The NTV650 was replaced in 1997 by the Deauville, basically an NTV650 with full bodywork and hard saddlebags - not too different in general appearance from the PC800. [edit] Japan model 400cc Honda Bros Named the Bros in Japan, the NT came in 400cc and 650cc versions. After Honda stopped exporting the Hawk in 1992, they continued the Bros in Japan for one more year. A close ratio gear box (which drops into the Hawk) different wheels, and lower clip-ons were the major changes. [edit] Notes ^ "Cult Bikes; A legend in your own mind?", American Motorcyclist: 23–26, February 1996, http://books.google.com/books?id=O_YDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT23  ^ "1989 Honda NT650 Hawk GT; The bike that changed my life", Motorcyclist: 15, October 2009, http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/newsandupdates/122_0910_1989_honda_nt650_hawk_gt/index.html  ^ "Honda CB-1, 1989-1990", Motorcyclist: 95, Dec. 2000  ^ "Cult Bike!", American Motorcyclist: 22, June 2007, http://books.google.com/books?id=RvYDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA22  [edit] References This Section includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please improve this article by introducing more precise citations where appropriate. (December 2009) Matthew Miles, "Going British on a budget. (customizing a Honda Hawk GT 647 motorcycle)", Cycle World 30 (9 (Sept 1991):): 54  Allan Girdler (July 1990), "Standard time. (motorcycles) (evaluation)", Cycle World 29 (7): 26  "The 10 best motorcycles of 1988. (evaluation)", Cycle World 27 (10): 27, October 1988  "Honda Hawk GT; bird of a different feather. (evaluation)", Cycle World 27 (6): 34(6, June 1988  David Edwards (June 1988), "The view from the real world. (3 Cycle World readers try out the Honda Hawk GT)", Cycle World 27 (6): 40  [edit] External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Honda Hawk Kelbrick, Darryl; Hine, Nick (2006) (YouTube), Honda BROS ( Hawk GT ) Road Test, DrivenandRidden.com, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx7up9syaEk  v • d • e Honda Motor Company Current Automobiles Accord • Acty • Airwave/Partner • City • Civic • Civic GX • Civic Hybrid • Civic Si • Civic Type R • CR-Z • Crossroad • CR-V • Element • Elysion • FCX Clarity • Fit • Freed • Insight • Inspire • Jazz • Legend • Life • Odyssey • Pilot/MR-V • Ridgeline • Saber • Stepwgn • Stream • Vamos • Zest Past Automobiles 1300 • Accord Hybrid • Ascot • Avancier • Ballade • Beat • Capa • City/Jazz • CR-X • CR-X del Sol • Concerto • Domani • EV Plus • FR-V • HR-V • Integra • Life Dunk • Logo • Mobilio • Mobilio Spike • N360 • N600 • NSX • Orthia/Partner • Passport • Prelude • Quint • Rafaga • S500 • S600 • S800 • S2000 • That's • Today • Torneo • Z • Acura 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Door Civic 5 Door Civic HybridCivic Type R CR-V CR-Z Insight Jazz View range Compare cars Search Honda UK New Used Corporate Finance Owners Find a showroom Book a test drive Get a brochure Range overview Model grades Options Dimensions Colours Top features Innovative design Performance Comfort Advanced safety Gallery Reviews Press opinions Your opinions Tell us your opinion Offers Finance Audio and Electronics Audio And Electronics Boot And Utility Exterior Interior Travel Brochure Book a test driveBuild your ownCompare this car Type S Type S-T Type S GT Type S GT-T On offer from £13,995 OTRSaving £1,425 Additional Corporate info Full corporate facts & figures Type S is available in the following engine and transmission combination(s): Engine size, fuel type & transmissionOTR priceMPG (combined)CO2 (g/km)VED band / UK road-tax P11D priceBIK (%)Monthly tax liability (20% / 40%) 1.4 i-VTEC (Petrol) Manual £15,42047.9135E £110 £15,25516 £41 / £82 View full spec 1.4 i-VTEC (Petrol) i-SHIFT £16,27049.6132E £110 £16,10515 £41 / £81 View full spec View features Additional Corporate Info Hide P11D priceBIK (%)Monthly tax liability (20% / 40%) £15,25516 £41 / £82 £16,10515 £41 / £81 View full spec View full spec Full corporate facts & figures Type S-T is available in the following engine and transmission combination(s): Engine size, fuel type & transmissionOTR priceMPG (combined)CO2 (g/km)VED band / UK road-tax P11D priceBIK (%)Monthly tax liability (20% / 40%) 1.4 i-VTEC (Petrol) Manual £16,70047.9135E £110 £16,53516 £45 / £89 View full spec 1.4 i-VTEC (Petrol) i-SHIFT £17,55049.6132E £110 £17,38515 £44 / £87 View full spec View features Additional Corporate Info Hide P11D priceBIK (%)Monthly tax liability (20% / 40%) £16,53516 £45 / £89 £17,38515 £44 / £87 View full spec View full spec Full corporate facts & figures Type S GT is available in the following engine and transmission combination(s): Engine size, fuel type & transmissionOTR priceMPG (combined)CO2 (g/km)VED band / UK road-tax P11D priceBIK (%)Monthly tax liability (20% / 40%) 1.8 i-VTEC (Petrol) Manual £18,09542.2155G £155 £17,88520 £60 / £120 View full spec 1.8 i-VTEC (Petrol) i-SHIFT £19,06544.1152G £155 £18,85519 £60 / £120 View full spec 2.2 i-CTDi (Diesel) Manual £19,60055.4136E £110 £19,43519 £62 / £124 View full spec View features Additional Corporate Info Hide P11D priceBIK (%)Monthly tax liability (20% / 40%) £17,88520 £60 / £120 £18,85519 £60 / £120 £19,43519 £62 / £124 View full spec View full spec View full spec Full corporate facts & figures Type S GT-T is available in the following engine and transmission combination(s): Engine size, fuel type & transmissionOTR priceMPG (combined)CO2 (g/km)VED band / UK road-tax P11D priceBIK (%)Monthly tax liability (20% / 40%) 1.8 i-VTEC (Petrol) Manual £19,37542.2155G £155 £19,16520 £64 / £128 View full spec 1.8 i-VTEC (Petrol) i-SHIFT £20,34544.1152G £155 £20,13519 £64 / £128 View full spec 2.2 i-CTDi (Diesel) Manual £20,88055.4136E £110 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Life & style Travel Environment TV Video Community Offers Jobs News Technology Motoring: On the road Series: Motoring: On the road Previous | Next | Index On the road: Honda CR-Z 1.5 GT Do boy racers care about polar bears? asks Andrew Anthony Tweet this Comments (…) Andrew Anthony The Guardian, Saturday 20 November 2010 Not without its appeal – from certain angles. Photographs: Simon Stuart-Miller for the Guardian It's just what the kids have been crying out for, a souped-up hatchback that's also a planet-saving hybrid. That's the theory, anyway, behind the "urban street racer with a conscience", otherwise known as the Honda CR-Z 1.5 GT. But there are a few practical problems. The first is that the kinds of people – at a wild guess, mostly young blokes – who will thrill to the CR-Z's punchy design probably don't lie awake at night worrying about polar bears. And the second is that it isn't that fast and it isn't that green.These minor provisos aside, the CR-Z is not without its appeal, from certain angles. Addressed the right way – head on, and slightly to the side – the CR-Z looks a nifty number, with a slick shape and aerodynamic tailoring. From less flattering angles, it also looks like just another boxy hatchback.The various flash design touches – such as headlights that resemble a string of Christmas tree lights – offer a visual promise of rapid response. But, as they say in Liverpool, calm down. For you have to get the thing started, and that proves more troublesome than you might expect.First it's necessary to put the key in the ignition. Good, old-fashioned system, you might say. Yes, except you also have to press the separate ignition button. And, as if that wasn't belt-n-braces enough, you have to do it while compressing the clutch. Got that? OK, but where's the ignition button? Good question. Hidden behind the steering wheel.The dashboard is a riot of mixed messages, with large, illuminated dials that give pride of place to the rev counter. At the same time there is a choice of three different drive modes: sport, normal and eco. If you select normal or eco, a leaf is displayed that, depending on the economy of your drive, grows into a flower.How beautiful, you might say, as you dab your joy-moistened cheeks. But is anyone who gets a kick out of racking up 6,000 on the massively prominent rev counter really going to be constrained by the possibility of constructing an electronic flower? Mmm. It's just conceivable that it might encourage compulsive gamers to gain a perfect eco score.The other reason to avoid the sport mode, perhaps, is that, while noticeably more responsive and less green than the other modes, it's no great shakes in the speed department. Yes, it's sharper than other hybrids, but then they do have the advantage of being able to fit human beings in the back. The leg space in the rear of the CR-Z is fit only for domestic pets. And there's very limited rear vision.High performance, low consumption is the dream. The CR-Z nods towards both without ever quite arriving at either.Honda CR-Z 1.5 GT Price £19,999Top speed 124mphAcceleration 0-62mph in 10.1 secondsAverage consumption 56.5mpgCO2 emissions 117g/kmEco rating 8/10Bound for Computer WorldIn a word Oxymoronic Printable version Send to a friend Share Clip Contact us larger | smaller Email Close Recipient's email address Your first name Your surname Add a note (optional) Your IP address will be logged Share Close Short link for this page: http://gu.com/p/2kpx3 Digg reddit Google Bookmarks Twitter del.icio.us StumbleUpon Newsvine livejournal Facebook Mixx it! 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