Honda T360
car model
The Honda T360 is a pickup truck from Honda. Introduced in June 1963, it was Honda's first production automobile, beating the S500 by four months. There was also a larger-engined version called the T500, mainly sold as an export.
Overview
The T360 used a 356 cc AK250E series DOHC inline-four engine also found in the Honda S360 roadster prototype, with which it also shared the chassis. The mid-mounted engine generated 30 PS (22 kW) at 8,500 rpm, reflecting Honda's experience with motorcycle engines, and propelled the truck to a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph). The bench seat in the cabin is hinged to allow engine access. The T360 has a wraparound, clamshell-style hood which leaves the headlights in place when opened. A total of 108,920 T360s were produced from 1963 through August 1967, all painted in May Blue.
First shown in September 1964, the similar but somewhat larger T500 used a 38 PS (28 kW) 531 cc version of the engine, excluding it from Japan's kei car class, and was mainly intended for export markets. Its engine delivered power high in the rev range (peak power arrived at 7,500 rpm, with a 9,000 rpm redline), being a slightly downtuned version of the one found in the Honda S500 sports car.
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