Honda S800 Rsc -

While early S800s used a motorcycle-style chain drive, the RSC competition models often utilized the later live axle setup for durability. 🔧 Restoration & Ownership

Genuine RSC parts are extremely rare, but the following resources are vital for enthusiasts:

The is a legendary factory-tuned racing variant of the S800 sports car, developed by Honda’s Racing Service Center (the predecessor to HRC). It is most famous for its dominant performance at the 1968 12 Hours of Suzuka , where it won its class and finished 3rd overall against much more powerful machinery. 🏎️ Racing History & Heritage Honda S800 RSC

It served as a training ground for future top-tier Japanese racing drivers and remains one of the oldest production-based racers in the Honda Collection Hall . 🛠️ Technical Specifications

The RSC version featured extreme modifications compared to the standard 70 hp road car: Standard S800 Engine 791cc DOHC I4 845cc (bored up) Horsepower 70 hp @ 8,000 RPM 100+ PS @ 10,500 RPM Transmission 4-speed manual 5-speed racing gearbox Weight ~720 kg (1,587 lbs) 660 kg (1,455 lbs) Top Speed 124+ mph (200 km/h) Key Modifications While early S800s used a motorcycle-style chain drive,

Swapped standard carbs for a quad Keihin CR carburetor setup.

The #25 car, driven by Kuniomi Nagamatsu and Yoshifumi Kikura, famously beat 2.0L cars like the Toyota 2000GT to take 3rd overall. 🏎️ Racing History & Heritage It served as

Stripped for weight, added a racing roll bar, and utilized magnesium wheels to reduce unsprung mass.