Honda HP-X: The NSX Forgotten Ancestor of the 1980s
Forgotten ONES - In the automotive world, Honda Motor Co. is a well-known Japanese manufacturer with a wide array of products, spanning from two-wheeled to four-wheeled vehicles, and even airplanes. Amidst their many impressive creations, one particular gem that often escapes attention is the Honda HP-X, an innovative and futuristic concept car that debuted at the 1984 Turin Motor Show.
The Honda HP-X was an innovative and futuristic concept car that debuted at the 1984 Turin Motor Show. (Picture from: OldConceptCars)
At first glance, the HP-X boasts a unique design, reminiscent of a wedge or a sleek piece of prop wood. Its side profile reveals a flatter front that gradually thickens towards the back. Notably, almost a third of the car's body consists of seamless glass.
This seamless glass design features no intervening pillars, merging the front, side, and rear glass panels into one continuous piece. Additionally, a subtle extension akin to a rear spoiler adds a touch of elegance to the concept car. Notably, the glass panels serve a dual purpose, acting as both the canopy of the car and the entrance to its cabin.
The Honda HP-X boasts a unique design, reminiscent of a wedge or a sleek piece of prop wood, with side profile reveals a flatter front that gradually thickens towards the back. (Picture from: OldConceptCars)
The ingenious entry mechanism involves certain sections of the glass lifting up, akin to the movement of a jet plane's cockpit canopy, creating an accessible gap for the driver to enter. Beyond its eye-catching design, this concept car boasts compact dimensions and low ground clearance, adding to its allure.
The concept car earned the name HP-X, where "HP" stands for Honda Pininfarina, emphasizing this fruitful collaboration between the two entities. (Picture from: OldConceptCars)
The Honda HP-X measures 426.5 cm in length, 177 cm in width, 112.5 cm in height, with a wheelbase of 225 cm. These dimensions place it slightly larger than the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which is 402 cm long, 172 cm wide, and 125.5 cm high. Despite its size, the HP-X boasts exceptional aerodynamics, with a drag coefficient of merely 0.25.
The Honda HP-X measures 426.5 cm in length, 177 cm in width, 112.5 cm in height, with a wheelbase of 225 cm. (Picture from: OldConceptCars)
However, it's essential to note that the design of the HP-X was not entirely crafted by Honda alone; it also received creative input from Pininfarina. As a result, the concept car earned the name HP-X, where "HP" stands for Honda Pininfarina, emphasizing this fruitful collaboration between the two entities.
The Honda HP-X powered by a mid-mounted a 2,000 cc V6 engine configuration situated just behind the cabin. (Picture from: OldConceptCars)
Under the hood, the Honda HP-X features a mid-engine configuration situated just behind the cabin. Powering this beauty is a 2,000 cc V6 engine, which was initially developed for Formula 2 racing during that era. As time progressed, Honda's dedication to this concept car materialized, eventually giving birth to the iconic Honda NSX, which inherited some of the HP-X's groundbreaking design elements.
Apologies, as there is no available Honda HP-X video at the moment. Instead, the following video showcases the iconicHonda NSX sports car.
The Honda HP-X remains a captivating piece of automotive history, showcasing the ingenuity and visionary collaboration between Honda and Pininfarina. Though it may not have garnered the same widespread attention as some of Honda's other models, the HP-X undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping the future of automotive design and technology. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OLDCONCEPTCARS ]
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At first glance, the HP-X boasts a unique design, reminiscent of a wedge or a sleek piece of prop wood. Its side profile reveals a flatter front that gradually thickens towards the back. Notably, almost a third of the car's body consists of seamless glass.
The Honda HP-X remains a captivating piece of automotive history, showcasing the ingenuity and visionary collaboration between Honda and Pininfarina. Though it may not have garnered the same widespread attention as some of Honda's other models, the HP-X undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping the future of automotive design and technology. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OLDCONCEPTCARS ]
