Honda’s Retrofuturistic Concept Car From 40 Years Ago Makes Its American Debut
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Honda is dusting off its first-ever concept car from 1984, the HP-X, and bringing it to Monterey Car Week next month. The HP-X Concept, originally showcased at the 1984 Turin Auto Show, now makes its North American debut at the 73rd Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
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Designed by the renowned Italian design firm Pininfarina, the HP-X sports a striking wedge profile and a cockpit inspired by fighter jets. Its aerodynamics incorporate “ground effects,” and innovative cooling solutions boost the performance of its mid-mounted two-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine, derived from a Honda F2 racing engine.
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The futuristic design includes a jet-fighter-style removable single-piece Perspex canopy instead of traditional doors and utilizes alternative materials like honeycomb panels, carbon fiber, and Kevlar to reduce weight and enhance performance. Inside, the HP-X features advanced technologies such as real-time telemetry, GPS, and road condition warnings via “special sonar,” all of which are now commonplace in modern vehicles.
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The Pebble Beach Concours appearance marks another significant milestone: the HP-X becomes the first Japanese vehicle entry at the prestigious event in over 50 years.
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[via Motor Authority, Road & Track, Interesting Engineering, images via Honda]
