LHT Performance has taken a gas sipping Honda Insight and swapped a K20A engine with a JDM 6 speed transmission. The original Honda Insight came from the factory with a 1.0L three cylinder engine and a small 10 kw electric motor producing around 83 horsepower (70 from motor, 13 from electric motor). Honda improved the gas milage as much as possible by reducing weight everywhere. The gas tank is made out of plastic and aluminum and plastic was used throughout the entire car bringing the total weight to 1,847 lbs. Because of the reduced weight, the K-sight still is able to reach 46 mpg and could mathematically do a 0-60 mph in 5 seconds. LHT kept the AC, Power steering, ABS, and added a S2000 cluster, upgraded braking and suspension. The body was stiffened using a complete sub frame and braces. Also check out Super Street’s article on the K-sight.
Source: Tampa Racing (build thread) via Jalopnik
DAMMM!!!!
Own a 2000 Honda Insight with a dead battery and IMA. Replacement 5K. Considering a bigger engine w/o electric motor.
I WANT ONE….with or without the K
Iwould like to know more on this swap . I have a 2000 insight and a dead battery and i just dont see me putting 3 grand in a battery. Thanks for any info
can you do a swap on a 2003 Em2 please tell me how much do i need to do all that. New here
I can handlw a Em2 swap with upgraded 5 lug suspension as well included for 3k. 6785683113 Griffin Ga