Honda project 2&4 press release

1. HONDA PROJECT 2&4 POWERED BY RC213V TO DEBUT AT FRANKFURT: A
COMBINATION OF GLOBAL CREATIVITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
 Winner of Honda’s ‘Global Design Project’ to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show
 Cabin-less structure features a floating seat design for immersive driving experience
 Powered by Honda’s MotoGP RC213V engine, modified to run on public roads
‘Honda Project 2&4 powered by RC213V', the winning entry from Honda's ‘Global Design Project', will make its
global debut at the 66th
Frankfurt Motor Show at stand B11 in Hall 9.0.
Honda P roject 2&4 powered by RC 213V
Embodying the concept of ‘creative craftsmanship', Honda Project 2&4 celebrates Honda's position as the
world's leading engine manufacturer, providing engines to 28 million people per year across two- and four-
wheel automotive, power equipment, marine and aerospace applications.
An example of the continuous effort by Honda to design an ever-more immersive driving experience, Honda
Project 2&4 brings together the brand's unique capabilities in two- and four-wheel mobility. Featuring the
RC213V competition motorcycle engine, which has been modified to run on public roads, Honda Project 2&4
provides the freedom of a motorcycle and the manoeuvrability of a car.
Its exceptional power unit, developed for the world-class MotoGP motorcycle racing series and specially tuned
for the public road, is a 999 cc V-4 four-stroke unit and conforms to Honda's ‘The Power of Dreams' guiding
philosophy that inspires innovation and originality. Peak power output is over 215 PS at 13,000 rpm, while
peak torque of over 118 Nm is delivered at 10,500 rpm. Transmission is provided by a six-speed DCT gearbox.
Inspired by the global creativity of one ‘Team Honda'
Over 80 designers and creators participated in the in-house ‘Global Design Project' competition, which is part
of Honda's initiative to inspire creativity as one ‘Team Honda'.
The objective of the annual contest between Honda design studios is to challenge team and project members
to share one goal and achieve high targets.
Honda Project 2&4 is an example of what this stimulating challenge can generate thanks to the differing
qualities of each participant. Conceived by Honda's motorcycle design studio in Asaka and designed in
collaboration with the automobile design studio in Wako, Honda Project 2&4 seeks to create an intense driving
experience by combining the most thrilling elements of riding a motorcycle with the most engaging
characteristics of driving a car. The result not only showcases the creativity flowing through Honda's design
studios, but also challenges expectations of the future of mobility.
Conceived for immersive driving thrills
Drawing on Honda's racing heritage, the body design and engine position has been inspired by the legendary
Honda RA272 of 1965. The structure reveals the core frame and functional parts of the car, much as would be
more customary for a bike, and is similarly compact. Overall length is 3,040 mm, width 1,820 mm and height
995 mm. A resulting weight of just 405 kg maximises the impact of the power of the mid-mounted engine
which, together with the low centre of gravity, ensures an exceptionally high level of responsiveness.

2. The exhilarating feeling created from the open cockpit is significantly enhanced by the driver's seat, uniquely
suspended just above the road. The ‘floating seat' design places the driver as close to the action as possible,
evoking the freedom of a bike and completing the immersion provided by Honda Project 2&4's extreme
performance, 14,000 rpm red line and unique engineering.