Look At Our List Of The Best Honda Sports Cars Ever Made

Honda a well-known car manufacturer from Japan, is known to make some of the most reliable cars around the world. Also, the brand is considered to be the largest combustion engine and motorcycle producer globally. Although the line is thin, Honda has created some genuinely good cars that made a huge impact on the automotive industry. These sportscars performed like a champ while being reliable to the user in the typical Honda style. If you are interested in the brand and its creations, we have made a list of the best sportscars produced by this Japanese marque.

10. 1963-1964 Honda S500

The first car on the list is the Honda S500, which is the foundation of the brand's sports car legacy that we have today. The S500 is the first Japanese car to receive recognition in the West where it established the name of Honda as a sportscar manufacturer due to its impressive driving dynamics, revolutionary suspension setup, and lightweight construction in the likes of the Lotus Elan.

1963-1964 Honda S500	Specs
Price	$1,275
Powertrain	531 cc DOHC inline-4
Horsepower	44 hp
Torque	33 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed manual transmission
0-60 MPH	21 seconds
Top Speed	81 mph

The car was equipped with a 531 cc DOHC inline-4 engine from the previous 15 years of motorcycle experience offering the most technologically advanced engine of the time. The use of aluminum, roller-bearing crankshaft, and hemispherical combustion chamber allowed the engine to reach a redline of 9,500 RPM and produced a peak output of 44 horsepower.

09. 2015-2022 Honda S660

The Honda S660 is the spiritual successor of the Honda Beat, keeping alive the kei car formula that Honda mastered way back. The car features a two-seater rear-wheel drive setup, with a 660 cc turbocharged inline-3 engine sitting in the middle right behind your head. The car does not have a powerful powertrain, however, its lightweight design, low center of gravity, and optimum 45:55 front/rear balance make it an extremely fun ride.

2015-2022 Honda S660	Specs
Price	$16,520
Powertrain	660 cc turbocharged inline-3
Horsepower	64 hp
Torque	77 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual transmission
0-60 MPH	11.7 seconds
Top Speed	109 mph

Under the trunk, the car comes with a 660 cc turbocharged inline-3 engine with a special turbocharger and a six-speed manual transmission fitted into the tiny chassis. The car is not the best in terms of interior space or cargo space, but it has the ability to smile on your face with its amazing driving prowess.

08.1993-1998 Honda CR-X Del Sol

After the CR-X, the CR-X Del Sol lead the series and it came with alluring looks that won the hearts of many people. It was a two-seater Targa sportscar that came with an aluminum detachable roof, as the name suggests, and automatic drop-down windows which was a huge deal considering the time it was launched.

2015-2022 Honda S660	Specs
Price	$15,475
Powertrain	1.6 liter DOHC inline-4
Horsepower	160 hp
Torque	111 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual transmission
0-60 MPH	7.7 seconds
Top Speed	131 mph

The car featured a 1.6 Liter DOHC inline-4 engine that came with the Honda’s staple VTEC technology. It was the lightweight construction of the cat that made it exciting to drive and more exciting were the color options it came with like Milano Red, Frost White, and Silver Metallic.

07. 1985-1991 Honda CRX SI

One of the most sort after cars from Honda, the CRX was an instant global success at the time of its launch. The car was the perfect blend of practicality and engineering which made it a great first car for people. As extremely good as the CRX already was Honda decided to up the game with the SI variant.

2015-2022 Honda S660	Specs
Price	$7,999
Powertrain	1.6 liter DOHC inline-4
Horsepower	108 hp
Torque	100 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual transmission
0-60 MPH	9.4 seconds
Top Speed	127 mph

The spicy SI version got an upgraded fully independent double wishbone suspension, stiffer shocks, wider tires, four-wheel disk brakes, and anti-roll bars with a 1.6 Liter inline-4 engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. Everything combined made this a very intense car to drive around, and enthusiasts still use these cars because the car checks all the basics of being a driver's car.

06. 1966-1979 Honda S800C

The last of the early S lineup the Honda S800C was a fastback from Japan that came with advanced technological features like a live rear axle, front disc brakes, side marker light, hazard warning light, recessed door handles, and dual circuit disk brakes. The car was a joy to drive due to its lightweight construction and good powertrain.

1966-1979 Honda S800C	Specs
Price	N/A
Powertrain	791 cc inline-4
Horsepower	70 hp
Torque	48 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed manual transmission
0-60 MPH	11.9 seconds
Top Speed	100 mph

This was the first Honda car that broke the 100 mph mark with the help of its 0.8 Liter engine and a 4-speed manual transmission capable of producing 70 horsepower and 48 lb-ft of torque. Although not fast according to today’s standards the car was the embodiment of a think-different engineering that created Honda’s image as a sports car manufacturer.

05. 1993-2001 Honda Prelude VTEC

The Honda’s answer to the Toyota MR2, the Mitsubishi FTO, and the Nissan Silvia, the Prelude VTEC was a front-wheel-drive menace. The car looks absolutely gorgeous because of the long front and aggressive styling. Also for the fourth generation of the car Honda introduced 4-wheel steering that makes this vehicle extremely agile on the roads.

1993-2001 Honda Prelude VTEC	Specs
Price	$24,040
Powertrain	2.2 Liter inline-4
Horsepower	190 hp
Torque	158 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual transmission
0-60 MPH	7 seconds
Top Speed	140 mph

The VTEC Prelude was the most potent model in the lineup and came with a 2.2 Liter naturally aspirated inline-4 engine that was capable of producing 190 horsepower and 158 lb-ft of torque with the help of 5-speed manual transmission.

04. 1995-2001 Honda Integra Type R 

This is where things get serious because the Honda Integra Type R was not only the best Honda, but also one of the best FWD cars ever made. When launched it was one of the closest things to a racecar legal for the road. The Integra chassis was lightweight and precise handling made this car too good to be true one of the prime examples is people still use this chassis for racing purposes.

1995-2001 Honda Integra Type R	Specs
Price	$24,450
Powertrain	1.8 Liter inline-4
Horsepower	195 hp
Torque	130 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual transmission
0-60 MPH	6.8 seconds
Top Speed	149 mph

One of the important things that gave this car such status was the 1.8 liters inline-4 engine. Paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox the car produces a peak output of 195 horsepower and 130 lb-ft of torque, The high-revving nature of the engine produces all the right notes and adds to the exceptional driving experience from nature.

03. 2008-2009 Honda S2000 CR

The Honda S2000 was the 9000 rpm screamer, that came with a front engine rear-wheel drive roadster, that mixed the roadster concept of the 60s with updated technology. The Club Racer was featured with a track-oriented suspension setup, upgraded aerodynamics, a removable hardtop, and 51 lbs less weight than the standard model.

2008-2009 Honda S2000 CR	Specs
Price	$36,300
Powertrain	2.2 Liter DOHC inline-4
Horsepower	237 hp
Torque	162 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual transmission
0-60 MPH	6.0 seconds
Top Speed	153 mph

Under the hood, Honda has given this car one of the best inline-4 cylinder engines, the 2.2 Liter VTEC engine with a 6-speed manual transmission produces 237 horsepower and 162 lb-ft. What made this car special was its racetrack-inspired performance with everyday drivability made it one of the coolest cars from the Honda lineup.

02. 1997- Present Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic is one of the most sold vehicles from the Honda lineup, and the Type R is the souped-up version of the Civic that currently holds the fastest FWD car on the globe around Nurburgring. The Civic Type R shares a legendary history and dominated the race tracks since its inception in 1997.

1997- Present Honda Civic Type R	Specs
Price	$44,890
Powertrain	3.0 Liter turbocharged inline-4
Horsepower	315 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual transmission
0-60 MPH	5.3 seconds
Top Speed	170 mph

Although after going through several cosmetic and body style changes, it remains the ultimate expression of FWD vehicles. It is currently the most powerful and focused vehicle from the Honda lineup and as we can see the progression of the badge it will remain one.

01. 1991-2022 Honda NSX

The halo car from Honda that was designed to beat the Ferrari of that era, the NSX was a JDM legend and one of the most sort after cars among car enthusiasts. The cockpit of the car was inspired by the F-16 fighter jet, and the handling was tuned by none other than Aryton Senna. 

1991-2022 Honda NSX	Specs
Price	$60,000
Powertrain	3.0 Liter DOHC V6
Horsepower	270 hp
Torque	210 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual transmission
0-60 MPH	5.3 seconds
Top Speed	183 mph

The Honda NSX was the best car of the era and the badge got revived on 2016 by the subsidiary company known as Acura. It was the first production car that featured an all-aluminum body and later became a benchmark for one the best driver’s cars ever made the Mclaren F1.