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An all-new urban-oriented counterpart to the Honda Element will debut this fall with an exclusive sport suspension, larger wheels and tires, unique styling and special features like a carpeted interior and a center console, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today at the 2006 New York International Auto Show.

With performance more than skin deep, the Element SC prototype rides 3-inches lower than stock with a sport suspension that delivers sports car-like handling. A front-to-rear aerodynamic body kit further lowers the vehicle's stance, supplementing the new vehicle's performance direction with a ground-hugging presence.

High on sophistication, the Element SC smoothly stands out with exclusive features such as fully-painted exterior panels and trim pieces, projector-beam headlights and an aero-enhanced black grille. The interior further complements the city performance demeanor with a driver-oriented center console, copper hue instrument panel lighting backlit with LEDs, piano black trim and a carpeted floor.

'The Element SC prototype is the city-dwelling, style-conscious brother of the original Element,' said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. 'Instead of features that accommodate outdoor sports and similar activities, the Element SC injects a new dimension of sophistication into the lineup that can best be characterized as ‘night performer.''

The exterior styling expresses a sophisticated, performance-oriented attitude with SC-exclusive features that include projector beam headlights, custom front bumper, lowered suspension, large alloy wheels, custom grille and a slightly lowered roofline (trim effect).

To match the outside, the exclusive interior takes on an entirely new personality with a center console that has enclosed storage areas ideal for mobile phones and MP3 players. Additional exclusive features include trim accents that correspond to the copper-colored illumination.

The 2007 Element SC prototype has a 2.4-liter, DOHC, i-VTEC engine that benefits from a 10 horsepower increase over the 2006 Element, bringing the total to 166 horsepower (SAE net revised 8/04). The increase is achieved primarily through the addition of high-flow intake and exhaust systems and high-lift camshafts. Additional enhancements include drive-by-wire throttle control. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard, and the available automatic transmission has five forward gears instead of four.

Fulfilling the goals of Honda's 'Safety for Everyone' initiative introduced in 2003, all 2007 Elements will provide a core suite of standard safety equipment that goes beyond existing regulations and includes side curtain airbags, driver's side impact airbag, front passenger's side impact airbag, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and ABS.

The 2007 Honda Element also introduces an Integrated Seat Belt System on the front seats that allows rear seat occupants to exit the vehicle without the need for a front occupant to disconnect his or her seatbelt. In place of the existing B-pillar, door-mounted shoulder strap, the new Integrated Seat Belt System shoulder strap originates from the top of the seat and helps to enhance vehicle ingress/egress convenience for rear passengers.

The Element SC prototype features custom 21-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels, 245/35R21 high-performance custom tires, and 4-wheel disc brakes with large brake rotors and custom copper-appearance brake calipers. The combination of the sport-tuned suspension and aggressive wheel and tire package results in an urban utility vehicle that handles like a sports car. A production vehicle based on the Element SC prototype will go on sale this fall.

Source - Honda Motor Co., Inc

2006 Honda Element SC Prototype
Year	2006
Make	Honda
Model	Element SC Prototype
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series	2003 -
Price	MSRP: $17,750.00 Invoice: $16,408.00
Weight	3371 lbs \| 1529.1 kg
MPG City	21
MPG Highway	25
Combined MPG	0.00

Engine
Engine Configuration	I
Cylinders	4
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	2.40 L \| 146.4 cu in. \| 2399.5 cc.
Valves	16 valves. 4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	DOHC
Horsepower	166.00 HP (122.2 KW)
HP to Weight Ratio	20.3 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	69.2 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	9.7: 1
Fuel Feed	Fuel Injected
	Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection
Block	Aluminum
Head	Aluminum
Ignition System	Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
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Standard Transmission
Gears	5
Transmission	Manual

Dimensions
Cargo Volume	74.60 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume	103.601 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity	1500.001 lbs
Standard Payload	0.00
Fuel Capacity	15.9 Gal
Seating Capacity	4
Doors	3
Exterior
Length	169.301 in \| 4300.2 mm.
Width	71.501 in \| 1816.1 mm.
Height	67.401 in \| 1712 mm.
Wheelbase	101.401 in \| 2575.6 mm.
Front Track	62.101 in \| 1577.4 mm.
Rear Track	62.301 in \| 1582.4 mm.
Ground Clearance	6.901 in \| 175.3 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom	43.301 in \| 1099.8 mm.
Rear Headroom	38.001 in \| 965.2 mm.
Front Legroom	41.001 in \| 1041.4 mm.
Rear Legroom	39.101 in \| 993.2 mm.
Front Hip Room	55.01 in \| 1397.3 mm.
Rear Hip Room	47.61 in \| 1209.3 mm.
Front Shoulder Room	57.101 in \| 1450.4 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room	52.201 in \| 1325.9 mm.
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