GT7 Transcripts/Honda S800 '66

The pinnacle of the Honda S, with larger displacement and better performance.
Having dominated the world of two-wheeled racing in races such as the Isle of Man TT and World GP, Honda made its much anticipated debut in the world of four-wheeled cars in 1963. The car announced was an ultra compact, 2-seater sportscar, the S500. Soichiro Honda, the hero of the Japanese post-war automotive industry, built this sportscar from scratch and took the industry by storm.
The Honda Sports line started with the S500, but less than half a year later its displacement was increased for more power in the S600. A special fastback coupé was also added to the lineup of convertibles and it performed very well in racing. At the time and even now, there were very few production cars which could rev up to 10,000 rpm in stock factory specifications. As soon as you heard that soprano engine note, you knew, that an 'S' was coming.
2 years later, the S800 with an even larger engine was added, and by the time the improved S800M made its appearance, the Honda sportscar was at a plateau of perfection. The suspension had become a true automotive 4-wheel design, and it was able to go flying into corners.
Starting with the S800, the Honda Sport series featured an exceptionally short shifter only 10 cm in length, which allowed effortless shifting from the car's low seats. Delivering a true sportscar experience and driving feel, these cars would become popular classics the world over.
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