The S600 sent power to the rear wheels through chain final drives running in oil-bath cases that doubled as suspension arms.
Lead trim: 606 cc DOHC four (57 hp)
Honda S6001964–1966
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FactThe S600 sent power to the rear wheels through chain final drives running in oil-bath cases that doubled as suspension arms.
Launched in March 1964 as a roadster closely resembling the S500, with a fastback coupé added in March 1965; the first Honda offered in two trim levels, the first mass-marketed Honda and the first Honda sold in Europe. Its DOHC water-cooled four-cylinder had four Keihin carburettors and grew from the S500's 531 cc to 606 cc. Drive reached the rear wheels through a hypoid differential and chain final drives in oil-bath cases that also served as the trailing arms of the independent rear suspension, with 13-inch wheels and finned aluminium drum brakes. An upgraded SM600 package was offered on both body styles. Honda built 11,284 convertibles and 1,800 coupés over the three years, and it was never officially sold in the United States. The page states no torque figure.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 606 cc DOHC four (57 hp) | 1964–1966 | 0.6 L Inline-4 | 57 hp | 38 lb-ft | — | RWD | manual | — |
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