Spoon Sports 2003 Honda Fit
EngineEngine Code: L15AType: 1496cc, In-line 4, aluminum block and headInternal Mods: Spoon blueprint and balancing, Spoon modified oil panExternal Mods: Spoon N1 race exhaust, spark plugs, and panel air filterEngine Management Mods: Spoon ECU reflash, Opak fuel cell
DrivetrainLayout: Transverse front engine, front-wheel driveDrivetrain Mods: Spoon 1.5-way clutch-type LSD, Spoon disk and pressure plate
SuspensionFront: Spoon single-adjustable damping coil-overs, Swift 12 kg/mm springsRear: Spoon single-adjustable damping coil-overs, Swift 10 kg/mm springs
BrakesFront: Stock JDM 10-inch rotors and pads, Spoon endurance competition padsRear: Stock JDM 9-inch vented drums
ExteriorWheels: 15x6.5-in Spoon SW388 +35mm offset (F) +45mm offset (R)Tires: 205/50R15 Yokohama Advan A048
PERFORMANCE |
| | Stock | Spoon Fit |
| Acceleration |
| Quarter-Mile Time: | 16.8 sec. | 16.0 sec. |
| Quarter-Mile Speed: | 80.3 mph | 84.1 mph |
| 0-30 mph: | 3.1 sec. | 2.7 sec |
| 0-60 mph: | 9.4 sec. | 8.1 sec. |
| 30-50 mph: | 3.7 sec. | 3.2 sec. |
| 50-70 mph: | 5.7 sec. | 4.9 sec. |
| Handling |
| Slalom Speed (700-ft slalom): | 62.0 mph | 65.8 mph |
| Lateral Grip (200-ft skidpad): | 0.80g | 1.09g |
| Braking |
| 80-0 stopping distance: | 241 ft | 208 ft |
Despite nearly a 270hp difference (90hp vs 359hp), the Spoon Fit was almost 3-seconds faster than the orange 350Z on the cover. - Ed.