#sohc

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Oh Kei! Honda Z360 GT, 1970. Honda's N360 not only dominated the Kei car market in the late 60s it also helped to grow the market hugely (rising from approximately 100,000 cars in 1968 to 750,000 in 1970). The Z was a coupé version of the N-series that was also exported with larger engines but sticking to a 36hp 354cc SOHC 2 cylinder engine to remain within Japan's kei regulations.

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Ford 427 Cammer

Arguably the most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 for over 5 decades Ford 427 Cammer - 660hp.A thing of beauty.

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[kply-industries]

DOHC ONLY.

You want a single overhead cam, you talk to those cheap floozies at Nissan.

[dielukedie-honda]

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[spirts-of-hyrule-castle]

DOODLES! Some are just memes :3

[vintageclassiccars]

1957 Ferrari 250 California.

One of Only 37 Covered-Headlight SWB California Spiders, built by Scaglietti.

Technical Specs

2,953 CC SOHC Tipo 168/61 V-12 Engine

Three Weber 42 DCL6 Carburetors

240 BHP at 7,000 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

[biggreenhouse]

One cam is all you need.

Honda CB750 "Wolf" by Hookie Co

[flmboyz]

Ford 427 SOHC

[britsyankswheels24]

🇺🇸 Introduced in 1989 for the 1990 model year, the Plymouth Laser was a sleek and sporty coupe that was part of the Diamond-Star Motors (DSM) partnership between Chrysler and Mitsubishi. Built alongside the Eagle Talon and Mitsubishi Eclipse, the Laser was Plymouth’s attempt to break into the performance car market with a stylish and affordable option.

⚙️ The Laser came with three engine options, ranging from a 1.8L SOHC 92 hp to a powerful 2.0L DOHC producing 190 hp. The turbocharged models were particularly quick for their time, competing with Japanese sports cars of the era.

✨ The design featured pop-up headlights, a sleek aerodynamic shape, and bold graphics, making it stand out in the growing compact sports coupe segment. The interior was driver-focused, with an available digital instrument cluster and premium trim options.

📉 Despite its potential, the Plymouth Laser was discontinued in 1994, as Plymouth struggled to define its identity.

[thepartyponies]

me just now finding out that in the early 90s(?) bmw developed a dohc 48v v12 called the m72 to replace their sohc 24v m70 v12, but canceled it because it supposedly had too much nvh for a luxury car and made the sohc m73 v12 instead:

we could have had a normal dohc bmw v12.

before all the direct injected variable valve lift nonsense of the n73 happened in 2003.

but no.

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Honda 1300X Concept, 1969. Presented at the 16th Tokyo Motor Show, the prototype for Honda's first coupé marketed beyond the kei class. It was powered by Honda's SOHC 1.3 litre DDAC air-cooled straight 4 engine. Soichiro Honda was a staunch advocate of air-cooling arguing that "since water-cooled engines eventually use air to cool the water, we can implement air cooling from the very beginning." Fun fact: Honda San owned a first generation Pontiac Firebird and it is thought that the split grill of the 1300 was influenced by the Pontiac's styling

[wheelsgoroundincircles]

1965 FORD GALAXIE 500

427 SOHC M-CODE 'CAMMER'

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SOHC 427 CAMMER powered Pinto....

[hirocimacruiser]

Article on the Honda Z Kei car. Mid engined AWD with viscous centre diff Kei class RV. Available in turbo and Na versions. Unfortunately only autos. No manual option. I was looking at importing one of these before I bought my RD1 CRV locally.

This is what "underwater goggles" have become

TURBO is back!!! Eccentric light Honda Z midship 4WD appear

100mm in overall length, 80mm in overall width. There is no doubt that these few figures not only improve safety but also bring new possibilities to minicars! (referring to changes to Kei car regs) There is something about the style of the Honda Z, a big name in minicars that has been revived after a long time, that really makes you feel that way.

The Z is different from RVs such as the Wagon R and Move, and from the orthodox style of the Alto and Mira.

The car's style evokes both the outdoors and the city, and the straight accent lines on the sides of the body give it a powerful feel that is not typical of a compact car.

With a total length of 3,395 mm and a total width of 1,475 mm, it is within the new minicar framework. The 1,675 mm tallboy is in the style of the Honda Z. The 175/80R15 tires are large for a kei size, and the way they stand out at the four corners gives the design a charming look.

As the manufacturer calls it a "small super mover," the key point is that even with this small body, it still provides ample room. The Honda Z uses an "underfloor midship" floor, which means the 660cc engine is mounted under the rear seat! This achieves an ideal 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution ratio.

At the same time, it is also practical, being able to comfortably accommodate four adults.

Furthermore, this is driven by a viscous coupling type 4WD, giving the vehicle high off-road capability despite its small size.

The Honda Z is full of unique ideas that are so Honda-like.

But that's not the only surprise.

Turbo

This time, there are two types of engines available for the Honda Z. A NA unit with SOHC 12 valves that produces 52ps/6.1 kgm and a turbo unit that produces 64ps/9.5 kgm. Hmm? Turbo? Yes, this is the first turbo since the wing turbo used in the Legend.

It has been resurrected!

"The combination of a midship turbo and 4WD is the same as that of the Lamborghini Diablo! When you hear that, you might imagine an incredible ride, but the Honda Z's driving is practical. Of course, the turbo can be transformed into a light and fast car if you want to, but it's not a super sharp machine. Rather, it's a car that everyone can enjoy, offering a pleasant ride as it turns smoothly into corners.

It's a fun setting.

There is no doubt that this car will be the perfect city commuter car, as it runs smoothly around town. The interior is also much more high-quality than previous light cars. Compared to its big brother, the Capa, the quality of the equipment is more than satisfactory for this class.

The rear seats can be flipped up to create a flat floor. It has excellent carrying capacity for large luggage. Even though the engine is under the rear seats, the occupants are extremely comfortable. It can be used as a city commuter.

Whether you use it as a road bike or an off-road vehicle is up to your preference. By installing the wide range of optional parts available, you can create a more unique and fun Honda Z.

Body colors are silver, orange, black, green, blue, white.The only thing that's unfortunate is that the seat color is one color.

Well, you're doing a great job.

A variety of safe and fun unique light vehicles are available.

So, small cars are becoming more and more convenient.

It's getting better!

The Honda Z is really small!

When you see the Honda Z in person, it has an impressive body, but when you take it out on the city, its size really makes you feel the maneuverability that only a light car can offer.

I compared it with another Honda compact car, the Capa, and the difference in size was obvious. The difference in width was particularly large, with the Honda Z being noticeably smaller.

By comparison, the Honda Z size is 38mm shorter in overall length, 70mm shorter in overall width, and 25mm taller.

The minimum turning radius of the Capa is 4.8m, while that of the Honda Z is 4.6m, which is quite small. This is an excellent figure considering that both the Capa and the Honda Z have a wheelbase of 2360mm.

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The tallboy style makes it stand out with its individuality

The minimum ground clearance is 195mm, making it suitable for full-scale off-road use, and the side air intakes show off the midship.

Large multi-reflector light gives it a charming look

The minimum turning radius is 4.6m, making it easy to handle in urban areas. Rear visibility is also good, making it a good entry-level car.

As it is a brand new minicar, the price is of course a concern, but due to the fierce negotiations between the manufacturers, Honda has not yet officially announced the price as of October 1st. We hope that the information will be made available to many users as soon as possible...

There are two types of engines: naturally aspirated and turbocharged. The engine is revealed when you flip up the rear seats and open the lid under the interior material. The dashboard is simple, but functional and easy to use. Navigation is an optional feature.

The rear seats are thin but can comfortably accommodate two adults. The seats can be flipped up forward to create a completely flat luggage space.

[dielukedie-honda]

My 95 is 1 of less than 15,000 according to this Motor Trend article about the De Sol. I could not let this end up in the junkyard.

It's looking great so far and not too difficult to restore. No longer headed for certain death. Some before and after comparison. Loads more to repair but that's ok.

Meanwhile it has been a great commuter car. I highly recommend late 90's JDM nuggets!