1968 Honda N500

The Honda N500 is a front wheel drive vehicle, with the engine positioned in the front, and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body. The Honda N500's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 0.5 litre, single overhead camshaft 2 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit produces 39 bhp (39.5 PS/29.1 kW) of power at 7300 rpm, and maximum torque of 42 N·m (31 lb·ft/4.3 kgm) at 5000 rpm. The power is delivered to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Claimed weight at the kerb is 485 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 129 km/h (80 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4 seats
Length
3043 mm
Weight
485 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.5 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
39.5 PS / 39 bhp / 29.1 kW @ 7300 rpm
Torque
42 Nm / 31 ft.lb / 4.3 kgm @ 5000 rpm
Top speed
129 km/h / 80 mph

1968 Honda N500 specifications

1968 Honda N500 data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1999 mm	78.7 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3043 mm	119.8 inches
Width	1295 mm	51 inches
Height	1344 mm	52.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.52
Kerb weight	485 kg	1069 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	25.9 litres	5.7 [6.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Honda
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.5 litre 495 cc (30.207 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	73.91 × 57.7 mm 2.91 × 2.27 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.28
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	39.5 PS (39 bhp) (29.1 kW) at 7300 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	42 Nm (31 ft·lb) (4.3 kgm) at 5000 rpm
Specific output (Net)	58.8 kW/litre 79.9 ps/litre 78.8 bhp/litre 1.29 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	84.85 Nm/litre 1.03 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.6:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1066.2 kPa (154.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	247.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	129 km/h (80 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 81.53 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 59.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 80.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.68 kg/kW 27.86 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	8.80 m
Front suspension	I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	13035
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1968 Honda N500 added 1999-12-28. Last modified 2013-02-28.