Honda Accord - Inspiration to race

[jdm_b16a]

Honda Accord Super Tourer from the mid 90's in BTCC livery, also ran all over the world including North America, where Randy Pobst won the championship.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l160/2HEKTK/BTCC013.jpg

Engine bay

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l160/2HEKTK/BTCC009.jpg

Mighty VTEC engine 2.0 L

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l160/2HEKTK/BTCC008.jpg

Closeup of the induction system

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l160/2HEKTK/BTCC007.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l160/2HEKTK/BTCC006.jpg

Looks like inspiration for a great project.

Peter

[jdm_b16a]

This JDM version was built by Mugen using an H22A de-stroked to 2 litres. It is currently in the Honda museum in Japan. It won the 1996 & 1997 titles in Japan including 17 straight wins.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/HondaMugenAccordRacecar.JPG/800px-HondaMugenAccordRacecar.JPG

Engine bay:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l27/superchristian777/m_cd62.jpg

Now, this is a very strange photo but probably explained by saying it was a "nostalgia" type race that the Japanese are very fond of.

http://www.honda.co.jp/collection-hall/library/2001historic/img/exhibition_2.jpg

Peter

[jdm_b16a]

NATCC version

http://www.justracing.com/galleries/albums/userpics/10042/P1200009.JPG

A great looking silhouette

http://www.justracing.com/galleries/albums/userpics/10042/P1200010.JPG

Engine bay (sans engine):

http://www.justracing.com/galleries/albums/userpics/10042/P1200014.JPG

FIA approved rollcage and bar work:

http://www.justracing.com/galleries/albums/userpics/10042/P1200016.JPG

Very simple but effective dash layout - electronic:

http://www.justracing.com/galleries/albums/userpics/10042/P1200019.JPG

Peter

[beeza]

Thanks for sharing Pete,nice one!