Honda has issued the following press release:
Details on the exhibited cars
2003 Honda Accord Coupe Concept
With the debut of the completely redesigned 2003 Honda Accord comes a new realm of possibilities for customization. Envisioned and customized by Honda, the 2003 Honda Accord Concept Coupe exemplifies a new direction to a platform that has traditionally been among the most popular in the industry to modify. Now with an available 240-horsepower V-6 engine and a six-speed manual transmission, the performance demeanor of the Accord has increased to a new level. The Accord Concept Coupe goes a few steps further and strives to integrate useful modifications that give it even more horsepower, lower curb weight, increase handling performance, and improve acceleration and braking to practically race-ready levels.
Powertrain/Chassis Modifications: High-flow intake and exhaust, 300-horsepower 3.2-liter V-6 engine, limited slip differential, semi-manual 6-speed transmission, prototype 8-piston Brembo brakes, lowered racing suspension and widened track. Exterior Modifications: Carbon fiber body kit (includes bumpers, side sills, grill and underbody diffuser), dual aluminum integrated exhaust ports, aluminum/carbon fiber rear wing, black chrome finish headlights and taillights, 20-inch black chrome wheels, Bridgestone Potenza S03 235/45 ZR20 tires, fender flares and NSX Spa Yellow paint. Interior Modifications: F1-style paddle shifter on steering wheel, prototype multifunction meter display with on-board diagnostics, Sparco carbon/Kevlar backed bucket seats covered in Alcantera suede, 4-point front seat harnesses, three-spoke racing steering wheel, aluminum sport pedals.
2003 Honda Civic Si Concept
The 2003 Honda Civic Si Concept delivers hard-hitting power and showcases the adaptability of the Si to aerodynamic enhancements and other customization. Modified with a prototype GReddy turbocharger for street use, the Civic Si Concept produces 230-horsepower. Underneath, the Civic Si Concept employs a Honda-developed racing suspension with a widened track and ultra high-performance springs, shock absorbers, Brembo brakes, 18-inch wheels and more. The Honda CBR motorcycle red paint taps into Honda’s championship-winning motorcycle racing heritage. Parts of the body that channel air for cooling and heat exhaustion are constructed of nickel carbon fiber. The interior houses carbon fiber race seats and a Mugen digital display replaces the traditional gauges with a multi-program LCD screen that can convey extensive engine information. An additional Mugen information center with an LCD screen mounted on the center of the instrument panel provides additional on-board diagnostics. — Toyota's SEMA Show displays.
Powertrain/Chassis Modifications: GReddy T518Z Turbocharger with integral wastgate, prototype GReddy front-mounted intercooler kit with aluminum piping, GReddy Airinx high-flow intake system, GReddy e-manage engine control manager, GReddy Profec E-01 electronic boost controller (with e-manage programmer), widened track, Factory Performance sport suspension, center mounted high-flow exhaust system, 4-piston Brembo brake system. Exterior Modifications: Rally-inspired body kit, 18-inch polished titanium-finish wheels, carbon fiber grill, front intake and rear bumper diffuser, black chrome finish headlights and smoked taillights, high-mounted 2-stage rear wing. Interior Modifications: Mugen carbon fiber and Kevlar race seats covered in red Alcantera suede with 6-point racing harness, sport 3-spoke steering wheel, aluminum pedals and shift knob, Mugen high performance LCD screen gauge package, center mounted information display.
2003 Honda Element with Genuine Honda Accessories
The 2003 Honda Element goes on sale in December 2002 and delivers an affordable, rugged and adaptable platform that incorporates the best traits of a pickup with a hard flat floor, an SUV with the rear enclosed area and a car with its responsive handling and good fuel economy. Starting around $16,000, the Element leaves room for extensive customization, and the display car at SEMA shows some of the new accessories available from Honda for this totally new segment of light truck. A 160-horsepower 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine powers Element and it is available in 2WD or 4WD, automatic or manual transmissions. The interior can adapt to items as large as a 10-ft surfboard and the side cargo doors make loading big objects from the side easy. The standard urethane-coated utility floor is water and scratch resistant.
Overall, Element is rugged in all the right places. A 2003 Honda Ruckus, an all-new runabout scooter from Honda, is on display in the back of the SEMA Element. — Honda's Tokyo Auto Show lineup.
Exterior Accessories: Sidesteps, fog light kit, roof rack, surfboard attachment, 16-inch machine finish alloy wheels, wheel locks. Interior Accessories: Metallic-finish interior panels, seat back bungee cord, tailgate cushions.
2003 Civic Si Pro Drag Car
Professional drag racer Adam Saruwatari debuts his all-new 2003 Civic Si Pro Drag Car that will be competing sometime during the 2003 season. Designed to compete in the NHRA Pro-Comp classes, the 2003 Civic Si Pro Drag Car features a tube chassis, rear-wheel-drive and a 1,000+ horsepower 3.2-liter V-6 NSX engine. Last year at SEMA, Saruwatari showed a street version of the Civic Si Pro Drag Car.
Powertrain Specifications: 1000+ horsepower 3.2-liter Acura NSX V-6, Tial Sport turbo, Motec M880 ECU, G-Force sequential 5-speed transmission, East-West custom adjustable titanium double disc clutch. Suspension Specifications: Hansen Race Cars chassis, Lamb coil-over adjustable suspension, Eibach ERS springs, Enkei drag wheels, Nitto drag slick tires. Exterior Specifications: Hansen Race Cars custom wing, lowered roof line and fully modified body with carbon fiber hood, front clip, doors and rear hatch. Interior: Sparco Seats, Motec ADL Dash, custom carbon fiber and aluminum interior pieces. — Nissan GT-R supercar development.
King Motorsports/Mugen Honda Civic Si
Using Honda performance specialist Mugen’s vast array of aftermarket high-performance parts, King Motorsports (the sole authorized North American distributor for Mugen Co., Ltd) has created the ultimate street performance Civic Si that maximizes the potential throughout every corner of the vehicle. Making its world debut at SEMA, the King Motorsports/Mugen Civic Si has a K20 DC5R engine and 6-speed transmission with a limited slip differential. The modified engine produces 240-horsepower.
Powertrain Modifications: Japan Domestic Market (JDM) K20A DC5R engine, JDM DC5R six-speed close ratio transmission with limited slip, Mugen cold airbox, JDM DC5R exhaust manifold and down pipe, Mugen stainless steel twin-loop cat-back exhaust, Mugen ECU, Mugen low temp thermostat, Mugen hi-pressure radiator cap, Mugen reserve tank covers. Suspension Modifications: Mugen N-1 coil-over adjustable suspension, Mugen 25mm rear stabilizer bar, JDM Civic Type-R front stabilizer bar, 5 lug conversion with RSX Type-S brakes front and rear, Mugen Micro Mesh brake line set, Mugen MF10 forged wheels 17×8, Bridgestone S0-3 225/45 ZR 17 Tires, rear adjustable upper control arms. Exterior Modifications: JDM Civic Type-R front and rear bumpers, JDM Civic Type-R side skirt kit, JDM Civic Type-R rear bumper valance, Mugen carbon fiber aero hood, Mugen front spoiler, Mugen sport grill kit, Mugen carbon fiber radiator duct kit, Mugen adjustable rear wing. Interior Modifications: Prototype Mugen digital instrument panel, Mugen S-1 bucket seat with Mugen seat rail kits, Mugen Sports Pedal Set, Mugen Race II steering wheel with Mugen hub adapter.
