1964–1966 Honda S 600 Specs & Performance

The 1964–1966 Honda S 600 captures Honda’s early sports-car character in a lightweight two-seat roadster powered by a naturally aspirated 0.6-liter inline-four producing 56 hp at 8,500 rpm and 38 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm. Its front-mounted, longitudinal AS285E engine uses DOHC, two valves per cylinder and carburetor fuel delivery, sending power to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. At just 1,561 pounds, the S 600 reaches 60 mph in 17.8 seconds and has a listed 90 mph top speed, with a 27.87 lb/hp power-to-weight ratio.

Double-wishbone front and trailing-arm rear suspension are paired with drum brakes at both ends and 520 × 13 tyres. Measuring 129.9 × 55.1 × 47.2 inches, the S 600 has a compact 78.7-inch wheelbase with 45.3-inch front and 44.4-inch rear tracks. Its 6.6-gallon fuel tank supports the listed 47 mpg combined economy and 310-mile total range, while a 9.5:1 compression ratio and 28.2-foot turning radius further define this lightweight early Honda roadster.