An engineering marvel: Honda’s RA271 🏎️✨ The first Japanese car to compete in Formula 1, debuting in 1964, it marked a pivotal moment in motorsport history. Powered by a transverse-mounted 1.5L V12 engine, the RA271 showcased Honda’s innovative approach, prioritizing compactness, balance, and high-revving performance—a stark contrast to its competitors at the time. Its groundbreaking design and use of advanced materials set the stage for Honda’s future dominance in motorsport, proving that a newcomer from Japan could challenge European giants on the world stage. See this legendary machine in person at the Tokyo Auto Salon—where history meets innovation. 🇯🇵 #HondaRA271 #F1History #TokyoAutoSalon #MotorsportInnovation #EngineeringExcellence