The third-generation Honda Odyssey was not as sporty-looking as the present fifth-gen iteration of the favored minivan. Nonetheless, an proprietor from California determined to alter that, creating a novel Odyssey Kind R.

The Honda Odyssey Kind R Restricted Version wannabe was noticed a few weeks in the past in Buena Park, California, by Alex Lam. Probably the most hanging component of this uncommon car combo is the entrance bumper transplant coming from the previous-gen Honda Civic Kind R. The bumper – most likely sourced from a totaled instance of the new hatch – has been spray painted, retaining the outstanding splitter and enormous fake intakes however shedding the foglights and the unique Honda emblem within the course of.

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Regardless of the admittedly poor fitment and the miss-matching paint, the bumper appears to be as broad as the remainder of the physique of the Odyssey. The grille is simply too small and would require some changes, however in any other case, the conversion might work with a bespoke bonnet, barely reworked entrance fenders, and a brand new set of alloy wheels. Curiously, the proprietor of the minivan didn’t cease on the face transplant however used a pair of taillights from the Honda Civic FK8 hatchback. Sadly, we don’t have pictures of the rear finish, as a lot as we want to see the mixture of these taillights with the Odyssey’s huge tailgate.

The third-gen Honda Odyssey produced between 2005 and 2010 was fitted with a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing as much as 255 hp (190 kW / 258 PS). That is no match for the Kind R’s turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that delivered 306 hp (228 kW / 310 PS) within the US-spec FK8, however we’ll by no means understand how far the proprietor of this mashup went when it comes to energy upgrades. Crucial advantage of the new hatch is its track-dominating driving dynamics which is the place the Odyssey Kind R wants essentially the most work with a purpose to catch up.

Jokes apart, automakers have confirmed you possibly can construct a track-focused minivan with the Renault Espace F1 and the Ford Professional Electrical SuperVan ideas. Even unusual folks have constructed crazy-powerful minivans just like the V12-powered Toyota HiAce and the 1000-hp Fiat Multipla.

H/T to Alex Lam for the spot