1966 Honda S 800 Specs & Performance

The 1966 Honda S 800 captures Honda’s early sports-car character in an exceptionally lightweight two-seat roadster, powered by a naturally aspirated 0.8-liter inline-four producing 69 hp at 8,000 rpm and 49 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm. Its front-mounted, longitudinal AS800E 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 1,554 pounds, the S 800 reaches 60 mph in 15.5 seconds and has a listed 100 mph top speed.

Double-wishbone front and trailing-arm rear suspension are paired with drum brakes at both ends and 615 × 13 tyres. Measuring 129.9 × 55.1 × 47.2 inches, the S 800 has a compact 78.7-inch wheelbase with 45.3-inch front and 44.4-inch rear tracks. Its 9.2-gallon fuel tank supports the listed 33.3 mpg combined economy and 307-mile total range, while an 8.8:1 compression ratio and 28.2-foot turning radius further define this lightweight early Honda roadster.