Honda is revisiting automotive history with the North American debut of the 1984 HP-X Concept at the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Unveiled for the first time since 1984, this groundbreaking concept car, designed by the renowned Italian house Pininfarina, previews the innovation that led to the first-generation NSX supercar.
Key Highlights:
- Restored Classic: The HP-X, a wedge-shaped marvel of aerodynamics and design, has undergone a meticulous restoration at Pininfarina’s Italian workshop.
- Concours d’Elegance Display: The concept will be showcased in the Wedge-Shaped Concept Cars and Prototypes Class on Aug. 18, 2024.
- Design Innovation: Featuring advanced aerodynamics, a jet-fighter style canopy, and cutting-edge materials like carbon fiber and Kevlar, the HP-X was a pioneer in automotive design.
- Technological Preview: Its interior boasted early versions of technologies such as real-time telemetry and GPS.
Dave Marek, Acura design executive, notes, “The HP-X was a design and engineering marvel of its time, influencing future Honda models and setting the stage for the NSX.” Pininfarina’s Felix Kilbertus adds, “The HP-X exemplifies our commitment to innovative design and our collaboration with Honda.”
The HP-X’s legacy of technological and design advancements is evident in the subsequent NSX, highlighting its significant impact on automotive history.
HP-X Concept Dimensions:
- Length: 4,160 mm (163.8 inches)
- Width: 1,780 mm (70.1 inches)
- Height: 1,110 mm (43.7 inches)
Explore more about the HP-X at the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and witness a piece of automotive history.
Source: Honda
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