Honda DUALNOTE Concept '01

Honda Dualnote
Production Info
	Honda 2001 Concept Car Japan
Engine and Power
Aspiration	N/A Hybrid
Displacement	3.5 L
Engine Type	V6
Power	395 BHP (295 kW)
Gearbox	6-speed
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Mid-Engined
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Weight	3085 lbs (1399 kg)
PWR	7.81 lbs / HP
Performance
PP in GT5/6	496 PP
Dimensions
Length	4400 mm (173.2 in)
Width	1800 mm (70.9 in)
Height	1200 mm (47.2 in)
Miscellaneous
GT5 Level	Level 9

The Honda DUALNOTE Concept '01 is a concept car produced by Honda. It first appeared in Gran Turismo Concept and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.

Colors

One color (two in GT Concept) is available for this car:

• White
• Red (GT Concept only)

Description

"The Hybrid 4WD sports concept announced at the opening of the 21st century."

The Honda Dualnote Concept was a revolutionary sports car presented at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001. The "Dual" in the name to its hybrid powerplant. In concrete terms, it was a Honda IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) system consisting of capacitors and an electric motor paired to a mid-mounted 3.5-liter DOHC V6. The engine drove the rear wheels, while the front wheels were powered by their own separate motors. The combined power output was 394 BHP, while still managing 42.3 MPG fuel economy. In other words, this was an unprecedented hybrid all-wheel-drive sports car.

The hybrid system activated the electric motor at slow speed, while the gasoline engine kicked in when accelerating. The electrical energy is harvested through regenerative braking. The ATTS (Active Torque Transfer System) adaptively distributed driving force to one side or the other as needed, while at the same time employing regenerative braking to an individual wheel. This not only helped the car corner in a sharper manner, but made full use of regenerative energy.

"Dual" was also a keyword for the car's styling, which combined soft and hard lines into one harmonious form. The car was 172 inches long, 72 inches wide and 47 inches tall, but even with these compact dimensions, it was a true 4-seater with 4 doors. The car was labeled a future version of the high-performance sports sedan.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo Concept	---	---	2001 Tokyo: Win a race on Professional difficulty on Tokyo R246 2002 Tokyo-Geneva: Win a race on Normal difficulty on Autumn Ring
Gran Turismo 4	---	---	Complete the A-License with all Silvers or better
Gran Turismo PSP	Honda Dealership	750,000	---
Gran Turismo 5	Used Car Dealership (Lv. 9+)	749,527	Win the B-Spec Grand Valley 300km
Gran Turismo 6	Honda Dealership	750,000	---

Trivia

• In GT Concept, two colors, white and red, were originally available for this car. However, from GT4 onwards, the red color option was removed, leaving White as the only color available.
  • The reason for the removal of the Red color on this car is unknown, as the Acura version still retains both colors.
• In GT4, this car cannot be sold, only discarded from the garage. In addition, the car's hybrid functionality is also disabled in the same game, which also affects the car's Acura counterpart and the Honda INSIGHT '99.
• In GT5, if the car is repainted, the chosen paint chip will apply to both upper and lower parts, in essence turning it from two-tone to single-tone. This also applies to the car's Acura counterpart.

Pictures

The Honda DUALNOTE Concept '01 as it appears in GT Concept. As stated above, a Red color option was originally available for this car, as seen in this picture. However, this color option was removed in later games.

The vehicle banner as it appears in GT4.