21 Jul 08 16:27
Honda has unveiled the OSM: a low-emission, lightweight sports study model at the British Motor Show.
Honda claims that the two-seat roadster will couple sleek looks with exciting driving dynamics and more efficient engine technology, to give lower exhaust emissions.
The Honda OSM (Open Study Model) was designed by Honda's R&D facility in Offenbach, Germany. There are currently no plans for this design study model to enter production, although Honda will gather feedback from customers at the show to guide any future developments.
Sitting on six-spoke alloy wheels, the OSM has been designed to have a slippery, aerodynamic exterior to help minimise drag. A wide, sloping rear end incorporates a narrow rear light strip, which wraps around the rump of the car. At the front, a gaping front grille sits between angular headlights that stretch from nose of the bonnet to the top of the wheel arches.
The Honda stand is also hosting the UK debut of the FCX Clarity, Honda's hydrogen fuel cell production car. The first customer car rolled off the line in Japan last month, with deliveries now underway. The zero-emission cars are being introduced first in California, before a launch in Japan later this year.
The CR-Z - Honda's lightweight hybrid sportscar first seen at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 and which has been confirmed for production - is also making its UK show debut.
Check out the rest of our British Motor Show coverage.
