Stripped for weight, added a racing roll bar, and utilized magnesium wheels to reduce unsprung mass.
Used high-compression (10.5:1) RSC pistons and a roller-bearing crankshaft. Honda S800 RSC
While early S800s used a motorcycle-style chain drive, the RSC competition models often utilized the later live axle setup for durability. 🔧 Restoration & Ownership Stripped for weight, added a racing roll bar,
The #25 car, driven by Kuniomi Nagamatsu and Yoshifumi Kikura, famously beat 2.0L cars like the Toyota 2000GT to take 3rd overall. 🔧 Restoration & Ownership The #25 car, driven
Genuine RSC parts are extremely rare, but the following resources are vital for enthusiasts:
It served as a training ground for future top-tier Japanese racing drivers and remains one of the oldest production-based racers in the Honda Collection Hall . 🛠️ Technical Specifications
It was virtually undefeated in the GT-1 class (under 1000cc) during its competitive peak.
