1965 Honda S600 Coupe
Production of the S600 Coupe reached only about 1,519 units in 1965, making it considerably rarer than the roadster version. The lightweight two-door body provided the foundation for a sports car that prioritized handling and responsiveness over outright speed.
Four Keihin carburetors fed a 606 cc water-cooled DOHC inline-four engine, an advanced design for such a small displacement. The high-revving powerplant produced approximately 57 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and drove the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission with a chain-driven rear axle housed in independent suspension units. This innovative setup reflected Honda’s motorcycle racing expertise translated into a four-wheeled application.
The S600 marked Honda’s early entry into sports car manufacturing during the mid-1960s, offering a technically sophisticated alternative to contemporary European designs through precision engineering rather than sheer engine size.
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