1984 Honda HP-X Concept

Honda is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its first concept car, the 1984 Honda HP-X Concept, with its North American debut at the Monterey Car Week. This event is one of the most prestigious gatherings of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. Styled and handcrafted by the renowned Italian design house Pininfarina, the radical wedge-shaped HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental) Concept first appeared in public at the 1984 Turin Auto Show, preceding the development of the first-generation NSX supercar.

• Honda celebrates 40 years since the debut of the 1984 Honda HP-X Concept at Monterey Car Week.
• The HP-X was styled and handcrafted by the renowned Italian design house Pininfarina.
• The concept car's radical wedge-shaped design preceded the development of the first-generation NSX supercar.
• The HP-X underwent extensive restoration at Pininfarina's workshop in Italy.
• The car will be featured in the Wedge-Shaped Concept Cars and Prototypes Class at the 73rd Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
• The HP-X was notable at the 1984 Turin Auto Show for its extreme wedge-shape styling and engineering excellence.
• The concept car featured advanced aerodynamics, including "ground effects" and innovative cooling solutions.
• The HP-X explored alternative materials like honeycomb panels, carbon fiber, and Kevlar for weight reduction and performance.
• Interior innovations included comfort, ergonomics, and Honda's "Electronic Drive Support System" with real-time telemetry and GPS.
• The HP-X influenced future Honda models, particularly the mid-engine two-seat NSX, embodying the concept's innovative ideas.