


This is my design for a new model of the stylish Honda Z600. The Z600 was a micro car manufactured between 1970 and 1974, celebrated for its quirky “sporty” design and compact dimensions. Often nicknamed the “water goggles” or “TV-set” due to the thick black plastic bezel surrounding its rear glass hatch, it was powered by a high-revving 598cc air-cooled, two-cylinder engine derived from Honda’s motorcycle expertise. Despite its diminutive size, measuring just 123 inches long and weighing approximately 1,300 pounds, it could reach top speeds of roughly 75-80 mph and achieved an impressive 40-50 mpg. Marketed as a fun, efficient city car, the Z600 played a pivotal in establishing Honda’s automotive presence in the U.S. and Europe.