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>>Honda HA-420 HondaJet

Honda HA-420 HondaJet

Model at the IAA 2007

The HondaJet is the first aircraft developed by the Honda Motor Company that will be made available to the general aviation market. The HondaJet made its maiden flight in December 2003 and was debuted to the public at the EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in July 2005. On July 25, 2006, Honda returned to Oshkosh to announce it would commercialize the HondaJet, establishing the Honda Aircraft Company to seek both type and production certification of the HondaJet with production to take place in the United States. The company began taking customer orders for HondaJet in the fall of 2006, and estimates deliveries to begin in 2010 at a price of approximately $3.65 million US. The plan is to build 70 jets per year.

In August 2006 Honda and Piper Aircraft announced a partnership to market the HondaJet.

In May 2008, Honda F1 driver Jenson Button announced that he had ordered two HondaJets, to be delivered in 2012, in start of his own aviation company to provide charter flights for business.

Development

Honda began research into small sized business jets in the late 1980s, using engines from other manufacturers. The Honda MH02, an organic matrix composite prototype, was fabricated and assembled at Mississippi State University's Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This research led to Honda developing its own small turbofan jet engine, the HF120 in 1999. The HF120, which was developed with GE-Aviation under the GE Honda partnership, was test-flown on a Cessna Citation and on a modified Boeing 727-100. The engine features a single fan, a two-stage compressor and a two-stage turbine. Further design testing on wing shape and design were done on a Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, modified by AVTEL Services, Inc, and flight tested at the Mojave Airport. The HondaJet made its first flight on December 3, 2003 at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, and its first public presentation was on July 28, 2005 at EAA's AirVenture Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Features

Honda decided to go with an unusual over-the-wing podded engine configuration, a feature developed on the Fokker VFW-614 decades earlier, which allows for more space within the fuselage and reduction of drag at higher speeds. The fuselage itself is made from lightweight composite materials, while the wings are made from structurally reinforced single sheets of aluminum. The use of a single sheet allows for a smoother surface than more conventional methods. Honda claims that the combination of lightweight materials, aerodynamics and the efficient engines gives the HondaJet a 30-35% higher fuel efficiency than similar aircraft.

The aircraft is equipped with a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit system (i.e. most of the cockpit readouts are presented on flat-panel displays).

Specifications (HA-420 HondaJet)

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General characteristics

Crew: Two
Capacity: 5 passengers
Length: 12.7 m (41.7 ft)
Wingspan: 12.2 m (39.9 ft)
Height: 4.1 m (13.2 ft)
Max takeoff weight: 4,173 kg (9,200 lb)
Powerplant: 2× GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines, 7.43 kN (1,670 lbf) each

Performance

Maximum speed: 778 km/h / Mach 0.73 (420 kt, 483 mph)
Range: 2,037 km (1,100 nm, 1,256 mi)
Service ceiling 13,107 m (43,000 ft )
Rate of climb: 20.27 m/s (3990 ft/min )

Avionics Garmin G1000 glass cockpit

>>Honda Life

Honda Life

Honda Life

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1971-present
Class	Kei car

The Honda Life is a kei car sedan produced by Honda.

First generation (1971-1974)

First generation

It was offered as a 2-door or 4-door sedan and in a 2-door wagon model. It had a water-cooled, 36 hp (27 kW) 356 cc engine.Honda Life 1971

Van version was introduced on 1971-09-06, followed by hatchback wagon on 1971-10-25.

Life step van

Step van

This van type variant uses a 360 cc, 2-cylinder water-cooled engine. The high back body increased its centre of gravity compared to the sedan version, making it easy to roll over under crosswind.

The van was first sold on 1972-09-20, at the price of 376,000, 388,000, 403,000 yen for standard, standard (after production of Life pick up), Super DX respectively. Total 17,165 vehicles were produced.

Life pick-up

Life Pickup

Life Pick-Up
Production	1973-1974
Body style(s)	2-door pick-up
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	356 cc SOHC I2, 33 hp
Transmission(s)	4-Speed manual transmission
Wheelbase	2080 mm (81.9 in)
Length	2995 mm (117.9 in)
Width	1295 mm (51 in)
Height	1620 mm (63.8 in)
Fuel capacity	26 litres (6.9 US gal/5.7 imp gal)

Introduced on 1973-08-21, the vehicle used the style of a pick-up truck. The production was ended in 1974, with 1132 vehicles produced.

Second generation (1997-1998)

1997 Honda Life

In 1997 the Life name was resurrected for a new line of small, front wheel drive 5-door MPV style cars for Honda, which required a redesign for 1998 because of new Japanese taxing regulations.

Third generation (1998-2003)

1998 Honda Life

The 1998 model was bigger than the 2nd generation counterpart, with 3395 mm (133.7 in) length and 1475 mm (58.1 in) width.

In December 2000, a turbocharged variant named Honda Life Dunk was introduced as 2001 year model. Honda Life Dunk and Honda That's were listed by Forbes magazine as among the weirdest car names.

Fourth generation (2003-present)

Fourth generation

Production	2003-present
Body style(s)	5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout, 4WD
Engine(s)	658 cc P07A SOHC I3 (DIVA, F, F Happy Edition, C, C Topic) 658 cc P07A SOHC I3 turbo (DIVA Turbo, F Turbo)
Transmission(s)	4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Wheelbase	2420 mm (95.3 in)
Length	3395 mm (133.7 in)
Width	1475 mm (58.1 in)
Height	1580 mm (62.2 in) (FF) 1595 mm (62.8 in) (4WD)
Fuel capacity	35 litres (9.2 US gal/7.7 imp gal) (FF) 31 litres (8.2 US gal/6.8 imp gal) (4WD)
Related	Daihatsu Move Honda Today Daihatsu Mira Mitsubishi i Subaru R2 Suzuki Alto Suzuki Wagon R

In 2003 the model was updated, and now includes a 660 cc 3-cylinder engine, with an optional turbocharger, mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission and optional 4-wheel drive. The safety features were significantly improved and engine emissions were reduced.A triangle window was placed at the mounting point of wing mirrors in 3rd generation vehicle.

In 2005, Honda introduced the DIVA model, which included aerodynamic styling and aluminium wheels.

2007 models started production on 2006-10-05. It marked the first use of Honda Smart Parking Assist System in a production Honda vehicle.

>>Honda RA107

Honda RA107

Honda RA107

Launch Information

It was revealed to the public on January 25, 2007 at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. The RA107 was launched with the interim winter testing livery before the final colours were unveiled on February 26.

The 'livery launch' for the RA107 took place at the Natural History Museum in London and showed a completely new take on the look of a Formula One car. Honda's 2007 paint scheme does not use sponsorship branding but instead is focused on Honda's environmental desires. The car has been dubbed by some (including Honda themselve and team CEO Nick Fry ) as 'The Honda Earth car' and the car's livery depicts the planet Earth against the black background of space, with the only logos on the car being the Type R Honda 'H', and the Bridgestone logo, all at the very front of the car. On the rear wing is the web address of environmental awareness website My Earth Dream, launching on February 27, 2007. This is the first time in 30 years that a Grand Prix car has gone to the grid without a sponsored permanent livery.

Along with the launch of the new theme, a number of new sponsors were named at the launch event. These included two large global brands, Universal Music and Gatorade, as well as a large number of other companies including Fila, IBM, Instron, Oliver Sweeney, Perkin Elmer, Showa Denko, TUV and GF Agie Charmilles.

2007 Season

The team's form in pre-season testing was patchy, and Jenson Button urged the squad to improve. It seemed the car was unable to produce the sort of results the car's predecessor had done but nobody on the outside could have ever known how awful the situation actually was.

Rubens Barrichello driving the RA107 at the 2007 Malaysian Grand Prix, with its characteristic "Earth" livery.

The RA107's sheer lack of pace was evident at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 18, with Button and Barrichello qualifying 14th and 17th respectively (well behind the 'customer' Super Aguri team, whose car, the Super Aguri SA07, is effectively an update of last year's Honda, the RA106). Barrichello finished the race in 11th place, with Button in 15th after receiving a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pit lane.

Things did not get better for either driver as the team did not score any points in Malaysia, Bahrain, Spain, Monaco, Canada or America either. The car's reliability was proving to be good but this only further exposed the lack of pace it had. Honda did have their chances to gain points, however, at Monaco, Canada and Europe. The former of those races was where Honda had their most competitive race up to that point but they were on the wrong strategy and required to pit an extra time, dooming them to another pointless race. The other two races, however, were ones of chaos and at Canada, Barrichello could have finished as high as third but was again on the wrong strategy which required him to pit an extra time dropping him to 12th. In Europe, Jenson Button had had a strong first lap before the rain arrived and was up to 4th place before he aquaplaned off the circuit at the end of the pit straight, as did five other drivers.

Barrichello driving the RA107 at the 2007 British Grand Prix.

At the French Grand Prix Button finished 8th, finally earning his and his team's first point of the season. This was a rare highlight as the car proved to be slow in subsequent races. The car put on its worst performance yet in Hungary where the RA107 proved to be the slowest car on the grid and Barrichello finished 18th and last. Honda debuted a front wing which looked very similar to the Spyker's wing. Button ran ahead of Adrian Sutil in his Spyker, but the Honda's engine failed before the Spyker could overtake during pitstops.

Jenson Button driving the RA107 at the 2007 Belgian Grand Prix.

For Monza, Honda reverted to using the old front wing and it seemed to pay off. Button scored his and Honda's second point of the season. At this point, they were still embarrassingly behind Super Aguri in the points table. At the Belgian Grand Prix both drivers were running well out of the points before Button eventually retired with hydraulic issues. This was not before the Super Aguri of Takuma Sato managed to pass Button around the outside going into Les Combes as had happened before at the USGP where Davidson in the sister Super Aguri overtook Button's Honda.

Honda RA107B

Plans had been revealed by the Honda team that they would introduce a B-Spec chassis in the middle of the season. Sources stated that the new chassis would incorporate a longer wheel-base like the Ferrari F2007 and improved sidepods and air fluxation units. Sources said the team planned to replace the narrow front nose with a more efficient, wider nose and front wing. All of these sources were proved to be incorrect, however, and visible changes were limited to the front suspension along with a differently-shaped airbox. The car was introduced at the French GP and did not prove to be much of an inprovement although it allowed Button to score his and Honda's first point.

The B-Spec Chassis was expected to form the basis of the 2008 car but were never released. They planned to make major changes with the new front wings, additional winglets on the sidepods to try and create more mechanical grip and aerodynamic force & forward & main rear bargeboards. However it turned out they did not bring any improvement to the car, and the team have decided against using them in 2008.

During testing at Spain, test driver Christian Klien's RA107 was run with a set of large winglets towards the front of the car, arched at a high vertical angle and giving the appearance of elephant ears. The winglets were not used on the RA107 in races, although a modified version appeared on its successor, the RA108, at the Spanish Grand Prix.

>>Honda RA106

Honda RA106

**Honda RA106**
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Honda
Team/s	Lucky Strike Honda Racing F1 Team
Designer	Geoff Willis
Drivers	11. Rubens Barrichello 12. Jenson Button
Chassis	carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)	wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers; mechanical anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers; mechanical anti-roll bar
Engine	Honda RA806E 90-degree V8
Gearbox	Honda seven-speed
Fuel	Elf
Tyres	Michelin
Debut	2006 Bahrain Grand Prix
Races competed	18
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0
Race victories	1
Pole positions	1
Fastest laps	0

The Honda RA106 was the car with which the Honda team competed in the 2006 Formula One season. It was driven by Rubens Barrichello, who joined from Ferrari, and Jenson Button, who had spent three seasons with the team as British American Racing. The year marked the first time Honda had competed as a full team since 1968; since then it had only competed as an engine supplier until taking over BAR completely in late 2005.

Although the year was a significant improvement on 2005, Honda were disappointed not to be challenging for the championship after impressive winter form. The car was quick on qualifying, but less so in the races. A performance trough mid-season also led to the team parting company with the car's designer, Geoff Willis.

However, things improved from the German GP, culminating in Button's first F1 win in Hungary. Button was generally the stronger driver throughout the season, and it was felt that he deserved to get Honda's first win in their F1 return.

Honda finished the season strongly with a run of podium finishes. They also successfully introduced their 2007-spec engine before the season was over.

The team eventually finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, with 86 points.

The RA106 formed the basis of the Super Aguri SA07.

Jenson Button driving the RA106 at the 2006 Canadian GP.

Rubens Barrichello driving the RA106 at the 2006 Brazilian GP.

Anthony Davidson driving the RA106 at the 2006 US GP.

>>Honda RA300

Honda RA300

Honda RA300

PC simulation

A detailed, driveable replica of the Honda RA300 appeared in 1998 as part of the F1 1967 lineup of cars in the Grand Prix Legends PC-based racing simulation. Although officially called the Murasama due to a licensing rights issue, it was soon referred to as the Honda (or 'White Whale') by users. Visually it was extensively upgraded by the GPLEA modding team after 1999 to resemble the real RA300 in detail.

>>Honda RA272

Honda RA272

The Honda RA272 was a F1 racing car used in 1965, a successor to the Honda RA271.

It was noticeable mainly for its technically-advanced (though rather wide and heavy) 1500cc V12 engine, a water-cooled, transversely mounted unit which reportedly gave about 220 - 230 BHP, and could rev up to about 12.000 RPM, which was unusually high for a 1960's engine design. It won the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix, driven by Richie Ginther, making it the first Japanese car to win a Grand Prix in Formula 1.

In 2004, the RA272 was simulated in driveable form in the Grand Prix Legends racing simulation game, appearing in the freely-available '1965 Mod' expansion. The RA272 could also be seen in the Honda marketing film "The Impossible Dream".

>>Honda HSC

Honda HSC

The Honda HSC (Honda/High-performance Sports Concept) is a sports car concept that was initially unveiled at Japan's Tokyo Motor Show in 2003. Most of the automotive media immediately speculated that it was designed to be a replacement for the Honda NSX, although Honda never confirmed it.

The HSC as shown at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show.

The 2003 HSC featured a light weight, mid-mounted aluminum 3.5L V6 i-VTEC engine, with a 6 speed transmission controlled by either an F1 style paddle shifter on the steering wheel, or a unique dial shifter on the center console. When shifted into reverse, the navigation system's adjustable flat-panel screen in the center console becomes a display for a rear mounted camera. Abundant leather and aluminum trim pieces round out the interior, an all aluminum frame with carbon fiber body panels keep it light, and scissor style doors affirm its supercar status.

The development of this car into the next evolution of NSX appeared to stall for two years. However, the July 2005 announcement by Honda CEO Takeo Fukui indicates the 2003 HSC was only a test concept in the bridge from the existing platform to the next. Fukui revealed the new car will be powered by a Honda Racing F1-inspired V10 and could be ready between 2007-2009.

Also, as of recently, Honda has unveiled another body-concept made into a scale vehicle known as the 'Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept' (along with a sedan of the same style), and is actually in it's own section under future cars on the Acura.com website. Assuring us that Honda/Acura hasn't stopped in evolving their next-gen exotic.

>>Honda Today

Honda Today

Honda Today

Production	1985-1998
Class	Kei car
Body style(s)	3-door Hatchback 5-door Hatchback
Layout	Front engine, Front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive

This Honda Today was a kei car produced by the Japanese automaker Honda beginning in 1985. Its production ended in 1998.

History

Early

The first generation Today was introduced in September 1985 as a three-door hatchback, on a wheelbase of 2330 mm (91.7 in). The Today was initially launched with three different model specifications, with the entry model being model 'F', followed by a model 'M' and the top of the range 'G'. It was powered by a 2-cylinder (water-cooled) OHC 545 cc engine, which was the same as used in the Acty truck. In a market where three-cylinder engines were the norm, it was outdated and was replaced by a three-cylinder four-valve 547 cc by February 1988. The rear axle was a torsion beam with coil springs. Together with the new regulations in March, 1990 the bumpers were enlarged to give the car a length of 3295 mm (129.7 in), and the engine was enlarged to 656 cc. By April, 1990 came a permanent four-wheel drive version with an independent rear axle.

In January 1993, a redesigned Honda Today was announced. The car did not have a hatchback; in its place was a trunk lid that opened downwards like the 1991 Civic three-door (the Today's rear window does not open). The interior is not symmetrical: the driver's seat is slightly larger than the front passenger seat. These features were decided on after research indicated that the car's target audience were mostly single young women who often drove alone, with little need for cargo space. Initially only available as a two-door, in May 1993 a four-door version was added, named the Today Associe.

The 1993 Today was available with two engines, a standard 657 cc three-cylinder fuel injection engine, and a high output version of the same engine with MTREC technology, borrowed from the Honda Beat. Both engines were available with either a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic gearbox. All wheel drive (using realtime 4WD technology) was available.

For the Today's early-1996 facelift, Honda eliminated the pickup-style rear door, and replaced it with a proper hatchback door. This necessitated some redesign in the rear end, because the rear window had originally wrapped around to the sides.

End

In light of the Suzuki Wagon R's success, Honda also devised a minivan-esque kei car called the Honda Life. The first Honda Life launched in 1997. When the keicar regulations changed in October 1998, necessitating a redesign, the Life received a redesign, while the Today was axed for good.

In Popular Culture

This car is what the player drives in the arcade/NES video game City Connection.

In the video game Gran Turismo 4, the Honda Today G (First generation) is available as an used car in the Historic Showroom, usually at a very low price.

The Today is also remembered as Officer Miyuki Kobayakawa's famous tuned minipato (mini patrol car) from the manga and anime series You're Under Arrest. It was bored to over 700 cc, and was tuned to rally specifications with the power increased to more than 100 hp (75 kW). In "Big Duel for Lucky Yoriko", it even managed to outrun Chie's Porsche 911. In another episode it also was able to catch up to and apprehend a supercharged Mercedes Benz convertible.

>>Honda That's

Honda That's

Honda That's

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2002–present
Class	Kei car
Body style(s)	5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	656 cc inline-3 dohc 38 kW 656 cc inline-3 turbo dohc 47 kW
Transmission(s)	3-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2360 mm (92.9 in)
Length	3395 mm (133.7 in)
Width	1475 mm (58.1 in)
Height	1620 mm (63.8 in)
Curb weight	820 kg (1808 lb)-920 kg (2028 lb)
Fuel capacity	31 litres (8.2 US gal/6.8 imp gal)
Related	Honda Life

The Honda That's is a kei car manufactured since 2002 by Honda for the Japanese market only. The vehicle has a 5-door "tall wagon" hatchback body, with considerable height given its limited length and width, limited by kei car regulations limits. That's is based on the third-generation Honda Life kei car platform, and comes in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, and it shares the Life's E07Z 3-cylinder inline, 656 cc engine, available in either naturally-aspirated (38 kW) or turbocharged (47 kW) versions (the latter was dropped in 2006 with the arrival of the turbocharged Honda Zest). All versions only come with a 3-speed automatic transmission.

The That's went on sale in Japan on February 8, 2002 with prices starting at ¥ 1,034,000. On October 15, 2004, Honda released a special version, slashing the price to ¥ 900,000, which resulted in 200% increase in sales. A minor facelift took place in 2006, with the facelifted That's debuting on March 22 - at the same time, the turbocharged version was dropped.

>>Honda Stream

Honda Stream

Honda Stream
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2000 – present
Predecessor	none
Successor	none
Class	Compact MPV
Body style(s)	5-door minivan
Related	Honda Civic

The Honda Stream is a compact MPV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since 2000. For Japan it gets gasoline direct injection 1.7 L and 2.0 L engines with improved fuel efficiency. It was facelifted in January 2004.

Its shape is a mix of a compact MPV and a station wagon; its height (1.55 m) makes it hard to classify it precisely. Handling characteristics are more like a "hot"-hatchback than any other comparable compact MPV.

A second generation 2007 model has been officially presented on the 13th July 2006.

First generation (2000-2007)

Honda Stream 1st generation

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2000 - 2007
Class	Compact MPV
Body style(s)	5-door minivan
Wheelbase	2.72 m (107.1 in)
Length	4.55 m (179.1 in)
Width	1.695 m (66.7 in)
Height	1.59 m (62.6 in)
Related	Honda Civic

The 1st generation Honda Stream was a response to the sale success of the contemporaries like Mazda Premacy which released earlier. It was largely based on the Civic, with the same flat chassis but added 100mm in length to accommodate the third row of seats. Honda described it as a sporty 7-seater.

The Honda Stream was available with a 1.7l D17 engine and a 2.0l K20, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission with sequential mode respectively. A manual version was also offered in the UK.

Second generation (2007-present)

Honda Stream 2nd generation
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2007 – present
Class	Compact MPV
Body style(s)	5-door minivan
Wheelbase	2.74 m (107.1 in)
Length	4.575 m (179.1 in)
Width	1.695 m (66.7 in)
Height	1.57 m (62.6 in)
Related	Honda Civic

The new Honda Stream is offered internationally in two specification levels. The lower-end spec will feature the R18A 1.8 liter DOHC i-VTEC engine with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. The higher-end spec called the Stream RS-Z will feature the R20A 2.0 liter DOHC i-VTEC engine equipped with a CVT transmission and 7 speeds paddle shift function.

>>Honda Stepwgn

Honda Stepwgn

Honda Step wgn
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1996 – present
Predecessor	none
Successor	none
Class	Compact MPV
Body style(s)	5-door minivan
Related	Honda Civic

The Honga Step wgn is a mid-sized MPV produced by Honda since 1996. It is designed with a higher cabin, contrast to the Odyssey and later also the Stream in the product line. In addition, it can accommodate 8 people, instead of 7 in Odessey and Stream.

First generation (1996-2001)

Honda Step wgn 1st generation
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1996 - 2000
Class	Compact MPV
Body style(s)	5-door minivan
Engine(s)	2.0L L4
Wheelbase	2.855 m
Length	4.705 m
Width	1.695 m
Height	1.815 m

Second generation (2001-2005)

Honda Stream 2nd generation
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2001 - 2005
Class	Compact MPV
Body style(s)	5-door minivan
Engine(s)	2.0L L4 2.4L L4
Transmission(s)	4 speed automatic (2.0L) 5 speed automatic
Wheelbase	2.855 m
Length	4.705 m
Width	1.695 m
Height	1.815 m

The second generation Honda Step wgn was debuted in 2001. However, its design was very much alike to the 1st generation, despite a choice of 2.4L petrol engine was added to the line.

Third generation (2005-present)

Honda Step wgn 3rd generation
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2005 – present
Class	Compact MPV
Body style(s)	5-door minivan
Engine(s)	2.0L L4 2.4L L4
Wheelbase	2.855 m
Length	4.63 m
Width	1.695 m
Height	1.77 m

The 3rd generation Honda Step wgn is an entire makeover of the series. Thanks to the new low-platform chassis, though the size of the car was shrunk, interior accommodation space remains unchanged. This improves handling of the vehicle. For mechanical changes, the 2.4L model received a CVT transmission.

The 3rd generation is popular among Asian sales points like Japan and Hong Kong.