# Cabin-Less Car Concepts Honda's Project 2&4 Fuses the Best Features of Motorbikes and Cars By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-08-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-24 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/honda-project-2-4-motogp-rc213v-frankfurt/39165/) & [hondanews.eu](http://hondanews.eu/eu/en/cars/media/pressreleases/60133/honda-to-showcase-re-energised-model-range-at-2015-frankfurt-motor-show) The Project 2&4 is an ambitious new car, conceived by [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-hpx-concept), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Retro Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-hpx-concept.md) - [Japanese Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-flagship.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Single-Seater Track Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-11.md) - [Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon.md) - [Efficient Dual-Motor Hybrid Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-civic-ehev.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Semi-Naked Street Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-racer-prototype.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md)