Following its debut at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Honda has reportedly green-lit the S660 roadster for production.
Set to be built at the automaker’s manufacturing plant in Yokkaichi, Japan, rumours suggest Honda will kick off production of the S660 sometime next year. The Yokkaichi factory, which is also owned by Japanese firm Yachiyo Industry Co., is also home to Honda’s subcompact cars, commonly known as “Kei” cars in the Japanese market.
Although it’s a step in the right direction for Honda regaining its sporty image among enthusiasts, the S660 is not a full-fledged successor to the S2000 roadster. Powertrain specs of the production S660 haven’t been announced just yet, but the concept featured a three-cylinder, 600-cc engine rated at 64 horsepower and 77 lb.-ft. of torque.
Currently, it is unclear whether or not the Honda S660 will find its way into North America. If it does, it has been speculated that Honda will stick a more powerful turbocharged engine under the hood.
