GT7 Transcripts/Honda Beat '91

A fantastic 2-seater Kei car full of driving fun.
Appearing in 1991, the Honda Beat created the lightweight 2-seater trend, along with cars like the Suzuki Cappuccino and the Mazda AZ-1.
The proportions are 3,295 mm in length, 1,395 mm in width and 1,175 mm in height. At only 760 kg, it is an ultra-lightweight vehicle. It was a full fledged 2-seater with no roll bar, and though the top was folded manually, because of its light weight it could be easily opened or closed by a single person.
The weight distribution was ideal at 43% for the front and 57% for the rear, and the rear wings were equipped with real air intakes for cooling the engine. In pursuit of perfect handling, tyres of different diameters were adopted, 13 inches for the front and 14 for the rear. The brakes too were performance oriented, utilising four-wheel disc brakes for the first time on a lightweight car.
The 656 cc, inline-3-cylinder normally aspirated engine delivers 63.1 BHP and features multi-throttle and engine control systems brought about from F1 technology. The gearbox was a 5-speed MT, with its shift stroke tuned to be very short.
Users commented that the drive was quite delightful. Even without driving on winding roads, it was possible to enjoy the pleasures of a sportscar simply by driving along familiar streets. The production of the Beat continued until 1996, reaching total sales of 33,672 units. Though it was a pricey vehicle, the Beat is one of the jewels many people wish Honda had continued to produce.
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