When did the Honda Ascot Innova come out?
The first generation produced two versions based on the Honda Accord CB series called the Ascot and from 1993 to 1996 a “pillared hardtop ” called the Ascot Innova. The Innova shared much of its mechanicals with the European-market Accord manufactured at the Honda UK facility in Swindon, England, and was essentially the badge engineered Rover 600.
How did the Honda Ascot get its name?
The second generation was a platform improvement, shared with the Japan-only sedan called the Honda Rafaga . The “Ascot” name was chosen with reference to the Ascot Racecourse and Ascot tie, in order to add the model an alleged air of class and elegance.
What kind of fuel economy does a Honda Ascot get?
The fuel economy for the top level engine was rated at 10.4 km/L (29 mpg ‑imp; 24 mpg ‑US) according to figures quoted in sales materials. Here’s a Honda promotional video introducing the Ascot FBT-i.
The first generation produced two versions based on the Honda Accord CB series called the Ascot and from 1993 to 1996 a “pillared hardtop ” called the Ascot Innova. The Innova shared much of its mechanicals with the European-market Accord manufactured at the Honda UK facility in Swindon, England, and was essentially the badge engineered Rover 600.
What kind of wheels did the Honda Ascot have?
1983 Honda VT500FT Ascot. Comstar wheels were running tubeless tires, a 3.50 x 18 on the front, 4.25 x 18 at the back. A single disc was on the front, with a twin-piston caliper, a single-leading-shoe drum on the rear.
What was the weight of a 1983 Honda Ascot?
1983 Honda VT500FT Ascot. Comstar wheels were running tubeless tires, a 3.50 x 18 on the front, 4.25 x 18 at the back. A single disc was on the front, with a twin-piston caliper, a single-leading-shoe drum on the rear. With the tank full with 2.5 gallons of gas, the wet weight ran 425 pounds.
What was the Honda VT500FT Ascot made for?
The VT500 Ascot appeared to be the result of some marketing types putting together all their questionable ideas. With the shaft drive it lacked true sportiness, and the weak suspension made expensive upgrades a necessity if anyone wanted to really lean seriously into the corners.