Hydrogen power is what the Honda FC Sport concept is all about. The three-seat concept was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show amidst all the hybrids and electric cars. The concept makes use of Honda’s proprietary hydrogen fuel cell technology, dubbed the Vertical Flow, or ‘V Flow’, which is used only by the company’s FCX Clarity saloon.

Honda is banking on the fuel cell system’s flexibility, along with the FC Sport’s high-power electric motor and the ultra-light construction of the car to provide performance levels that approach that of supercars. Aerodynamics also influenced the car’s design heavily. The designers made sure that weight distribution was optimized by putting the V Flow’s heaviest components down below the rear seats. The motor is located to the rear axle’s front, to enhance vehicle handling and to provide more cabin room.

According to Honda US vice president Dan Bonawitz, the FC Sport “explores how to satisfy automotive performance enthusiasts in a world beyond petroleum.” He’s got the performance part nailed, and the sleek design and environment-friendly drivetrain should make the Honda FC Sport a favorite to become the sports car of the future—if it sees production.

Source: Autocar