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Honda FC Sport design study concept

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Honda FC Sport

This isn’t a preview of a future model, or perhaps just a very vague one, but is instead a demonstration of alternative car styling exercises that cam be done thanks to the flexibility of installation of a fuel cell.

The Honda FC Sport concept uses the Honda V-Flow fuel cell stack from the Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car to power the electric motor that drives the car. The fuel cell is located behind the rear seats while the battery pack if placed low in the middle of the vehicle, helping give it a low center of gravity. The electric motor sits just forward of the rear axle. The hydrogen fuel tanks are located behind the rear axle and can be seen from above through the transparent glass.

On the interior, the Honda FC Sport concept fits three including the driver, with the driver sitting in a racecar-like center driving position. The two passenger seats flank the driver’s seat behind him.

Look after the jump for a set of 6 more hi-res images.

PHOTO GALLERY: Honda FC Sport Design Study
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18 Comments »

  1. torque said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 12:18 pm

    Macam lambo jer…

  2. torque said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 12:22 pm

    First, you (Honda) built the NSX which looks like Ferrari. Now, this ‘Lambo’ with McLaren sitting position?! I ok jer kalau harga murah….just build it Honda. I support jer!

  3. Xx- Ferrari -xX said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 1:36 pm

    ugliest i’ve ever seen !!!!

  4. ReactiX said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 1:48 pm

    GT90 wannabe of the non fossil-fueled era?

  5. jolly_idiot said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 2:28 pm

    apasal belakang macam our home eletric stuff 2 kaki socket? Make for us to charge battery?

  6. gajen said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 3:00 pm

    actually this reminds me of tht italian student who designed his own lamborghini called lamborghini embolado…

  7. carsut said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 4:41 pm

    the butt look weird.. mcm kene buasir je..

  8. droll said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 5:21 pm

    gosh, the rear has this huge hole that looks like its meant for an electric plug to go into. LOL.

  9. whiteeye said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 6:10 pm

    OMG behind very ugly lol! I think they will change the design when going for production design.

  10. mystvearn said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 7:18 pm

    that rear end needs to get used too

  11. kei9 said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 8:41 pm

    If you look from the backend down.. It looks like a catfish. Seriously.

    Fugly. :/

  12. csv said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 10:29 pm

    why look like lamborghini?!

    but that butt looks like it’s ripe for an assraping. lol.

  13. seat-belt said,

    November 25, 2008 @ 11:04 pm

    nice concept but, honda is start to losing its identity….

  14. isharestuff said,

    November 26, 2008 @ 2:05 am

    I’d love to have one if:

    + butt design changed
    + over 200 hp
    + 4 doors
    + reasonable price
    + low fuel consumption

    Drool!

  15. raptorclans said,

    November 26, 2008 @ 7:34 am

    A lil out of topic but have you guys seen the design of the new NSX online? Kinda upset that they’re making it a front-engined coupe instead… if the rumors are true =(

  16. red7 said,

    November 26, 2008 @ 11:01 am

    freak

  17. torque said,

    November 26, 2008 @ 11:43 am

    raptorclans said,
    November 26, 2008 @ 7:34 am

    __________________________________________________________________________

    I think the report did come out in Autocar Asean a few months back. Yes my fren, the new NSX is definately a front mounted engine coupe. It also expected to have the 4WD with it’s Super-Handling AWD system. Comes with a new six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The engine however I’m not so sure about it. Some say it came with 5.5L V10 engine, which would produce 600hp (450kW) and 433lb-ft (586Nm) of torque. Again, regarding the front-engine…it ain’t rumors anymore, it’s true!

    p/s: Hmmm…GTR crusher maybe?! :-o

  18. ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen GMBH + Co. KG said,

    November 26, 2008 @ 6:22 pm

    audi r8 poser?

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