1970 Honda Z GS

This vehicle has a 3 door coupé body style with a front located engine powering the front wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.4 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 2 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 35.5 bhp (36 PS/26.5 kW) of power at 9000 rpm, and maximum torque of 31 N·m (22.9 lb·ft/3.2 kgm) at 7000 rpm. A 5 speed manual 'box transmits the power to the wheels. Quoted weight at the kerb is 525 kg. Top quoted speed is 120 km/h, or 75 mph.
Full specs

Body type
3 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
2995 mm
Weight
525 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.4 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
36 PS / 35.5 bhp / 26.5 kW @ 9000 rpm
Torque
31 Nm / 22.9 ft.lb / 3.2 kgm @ 7000 rpm
Top speed
120 km/h / 75 mph

1970 Honda Z GS specifications

1970 Honda Z GS data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2000 mm	78.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1140 mm	44.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1115 mm	43.9 inches
Length	2995 mm	117.9 inches
Width	1295 mm	51 inches
Height	1275 mm	50.2 inches
Ground clearance	170 mm	6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.5
Kerb weight	525 kg	1157 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	26 litres	5.7 [6.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Honda
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.4 litre 354 cc (21.602 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	62.5 × 57.8 mm 2.46 × 2.28 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.08
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output	36 PS (35.5 bhp) (26.5 kW) at 9000 rpm
maximum torque	31 Nm (22.9 ft·lb) (3.2 kgm) at 7000 rpm
Specific output	74.8 kW/litre 101.7 ps/litre 100.3 bhp/litre 1.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	87.57 Nm/litre 1.06 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	2 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1100.4 kPa (159.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	177 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	120 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 68.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 50.42 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 67.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 19.83 kg/kW 33.13 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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.20-10-4 PR
Tyres rear	5.20-10-4 PR
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.65
Final drive ratio	3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID	166265
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	4.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1970 Honda Z GS added 2007-12-04. Last modified 2013-02-28.