When it comes to Japanese sports roadsters, there’s nothing better than the Mazda MX-5. That much a lot of people can agree on. But while the MX-5’s status within this segment is undisputed, a host of automakers are determined to break in and make a name for themselves.
One of these companies is Honda and a few month ago at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, we were introduced to the Honda S660 Concept, a prototype mini roadster that pays homage to the beloved 90’s model, the Honda Beat.
The Beat ended its production in 1996 but it seems that a successor in the S660 is expected to be produced in the near future. According to a report from Japanese site Response, Honda is preparing to build a production model of the S660 Concept at the company’s plant in Yokkaichi. Yes, that’s the same factory that built the Beat, so there’s a little case here of the Japanese automaker coming full circle with its entry-level sports roadster.
Honda reportedly expects to see a production model of the S660 next year so we’re looking forward to seeing how that one’s going to look and perform. There’s a chance that we’re not going to see anything bigger than a 660 cc, three-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces just 64 horsepower.
But we’re crossing our fingers that Honda opts for a full liter under the production S660. If anything, it deserves as much if its going to line up against the Mazda MX-5.
Note: Concept version pictured here.
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Honda S660 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 7 May 2014 08:00 EST.
Source: http://feeds.topspeed.com/~r/topspeed/~3/ynbUw4HTLCc/2016-honda-s660-ar163454.html
