1968 Honda N600

The N600 is a front wheel drive saloon (sedan) car with a front located engine, manufactured by Honda. Power is supplied by a single overhead camshaft, 0.6 litre naturally aspirated 2 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 45 bhp (45.6 PS/33.6 kW) at 7000 rpm and 54 N·m (40 lb·ft/5.5 kgm) at 5000 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the wheels. Its quoted kerb weight is 550 kg. The Honda N600 is claimed to achieve a maxiumum speed of 129 km/h (80 mph).
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3099 mm
Weight
550 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
45.6 PS / 45 bhp / 33.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Torque
54 Nm / 40 ft.lb / 5.5 kgm @ 5000 rpm
Top speed
129 km/h / 80 mph

1968 Honda N600 specifications

1968 Honda N600 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2000 mm	78.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1149 mm	45.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1111 mm	43.7 inches
Length	3099 mm	122 inches
Width	1321 mm	52 inches
Height	1327 mm	52.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.55
Kerb weight	550 kg	1213 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Honda
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.6 litre 599 cc (36.553 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	74 × 69.6 mm 2.91 × 2.74 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.06
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output	45.6 PS (45 bhp) (33.6 kW) at 7000 rpm
maximum torque	54 Nm (40 ft·lb) (5.5 kgm) at 5000 rpm
Specific output	56 kW/litre 76.2 ps/litre 75.1 bhp/litre 1.23 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	90.15 Nm/litre 1.09 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 Ke carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1132.9 kPa (164.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	299.5 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 82.96 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 61.01 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 81.82 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.39 kg/kW 27.38 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	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	13068
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1968 Honda N600 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.