EVENTS // HONDA HSV-010 GT UNVEILED @ SUZUKA CIRCUIT

Today at the Suzuka Circuit, Honda unveiled their HSV-010 GT to the public. Honda developers said that "the sensual sound of the exhaust" on their new SuperGT race car was cause for adopting a new muffler and the distinctive rear wing structure that protects the exhaust. Tomorrow, Honda will compare their new HSV-010 GT to the SuperGT entries of Lexus, Nissan and Toyota, when they perform a test run around the famed Suzuka Circuit.

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Honda HSV-010 GT // Specifications and performance characteristics:

Length x Width x Height (m): 4.675 x 2.000 x (not disclosed)
Wheelbase (m): 2.700
Vehicle weight (kg): 1,100 or more
Engine name: HR10EG
Configuration: Liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated, longitudinal V8
V angle (°): 90
Valve train: Gear-driven DOHC: 2 intake and 2 exhaust valves per cylinder
Displacement (cm3): 3,397
Bore x stroke (mm): 93.0 x 62.5
Compression ratio: (Not disclosed)
Maximum output: 500 or more
Maximum torque(N•m): 392 or more
Throttle control system: Mechanical
Fuel supply system: Programmed fuel injection system (Honda PGM-FI)
Fuel: Lead-free premium gasoline
Lubrication: Dry sump
Transmission mechanism: Constant mesh
Transmission shifting method: Steering paddle shifter
Steering system mechanism: Rack and pinion system with electric power steering (EPS)
Tyres: Front 330/40R18, Rear 330/45R17
Brake type and mechanism: Hydraulic ventilated disc system
Suspension system: Double wishbone
Stabilizer: Torsion bar

Photo/Editorial: Masaaki Kitagawa