The Project 2&4 is an ambitious new car, conceived by Honda, that is set to grab some serious attention at its world premiere at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. This cabin-less car will be powered by Honda's MotoGP championship-winning V4 engine, and represents a fusion of Honda's automotive expertise and its V4 motorcycle engine.
This vehicle, designed by Honda's motorcycle design centre and its automotive counterpart, will be completely road-legal. It features an open wheel layout with a double wishbone suspension. The car features a Formula One-inspired general design with the engine situated in the rear and the fuel tank located in a central position. The structure is reminiscent of a classical Formula One air scoop.
Ultimately, Project 2&4 aims to bring together the liberating experience of riding a motorbike with the maneuverability of a car.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cabin-less Cars
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a fully enclosed and road-legal cabin-less car that combines the best features of motorbikes and cars.
- Open Wheel Layout
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new suspension systems and aerodynamic designs to optimize the performance and safety of cars with open wheel layouts.
- Fusion of Automotive and Motorcycle Technologies
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of automotive and motorcycle technologies to create innovative and efficient vehicles with unique driving experiences.
Where This Applies
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with motorcycle design centers to create hybrid vehicles that fuse the best features of motorcycles and cars.
- Automotive Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign car structures and exteriors to accommodate cabin-less designs and optimize performance and safety.
- Motorcycle Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate automotive technologies into motorcycle designs to enhance performance and expand the range of features available.
