Shock Absorbers Gas- Pressurized Mono-Tube w/ External Resevoir Rear Suspension - Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs & Honda did it's own in house roll over testing of the S2000, since the US goverment did not test roll over.įront Suspension - Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs & Shock Absorbers Gas- Pressurized Mono-Tube Weight - 2835lbs with a 49/51 weight balanceĪ reinforced windshield A-pillar to act as a forward roll bar Lightweight, MIM (Metal-Injection Molded), Sintered-Steel Rocker Arms, Low-Fricition Roller-Bearing Camįollowers, Compact, 2-Stage Cam-Drive with Silent Chain, Scissors Gears and Fully Automatic Tensionerįuel Induction System - Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)Įmission Control - Low Back Pressure, Metal-Honeycomb Catalytic ConverterĮlectric-Motor-Drive, Multi-Port Secondary Air-Asist Injection SystemĢnd gear - 2.045 - Est speed 8000rpm ~ 52mph Lightweight forged aluminum pistons (know as "slipper" pistons)īlock Material - Aluminum Alloy w/Fiber-Reinforced (FRM) Cylinder Walls Rated as a Low Emission Vehicle by the EPA The one for the Gulf versions read as follows:Ģ.0L - 16v VTEC(highest output per liter of any normally aspirated motor sold) The redline illuminates as a shifter light on the tidy new instrument cluster and then allows another 200 rpm before shutting off the fun.įinally, a complete specification sheet of the S2000! But it's still US-spec Both VTEC cam profiles were reconfigured, the compression ratio was raised a 10th (to 11.1:1), and the redline was dropped from a strident 8900 rpm to a merely maniacal 8000 rpm. Honda did this by increasing the stroke by 6.7 millimeters, thereby bumping displacement from 1997 to 2157cc.
There's a revised S2000 coming their way as a 2004 model, and it features a ton of improvements designed to neutralize the few criticisms we had about the old car.Ĭhief among these are changes to the engine to make the S2000 more flexible at low- and midrange revs without dulling the tumultuous rush at motorcycle-engine speeds that is this car's trademark. In case you hadn’t noticed, some of those cars are newer than the Honda is. The 2003 version of the Honda S2000 recently won a comparison test (“ The Blow Dryers,” August 2003) among such leading lights as the Porsche Boxster, BMW Z4, Nissan 350Z Touring, and Audi TT roadster.
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Honda S2000 - Short Take Road Tests - Car and Driver - November 2003īY BARRY WINFIELD, PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID DEWHURST
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Perfectly complimenting the engine's output characteristics is a compact, longitudinally-mounted, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission that features a direct linkage for precise shifting and quick throws. "Since the S2000 is a car designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, it can easily satisfy daily driving needs without sacrificing track-worthy performance." The S2000's renowned high-revving, 2.2-liter, 16-valve DOHC VTEC 4-cylinder engine remains the pinnacle of naturally aspirated performance technology, delivering 237 horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 162 lb-ft. "The Honda S2000 is a true performance vehicle that provides customers with an exciting experience behind the wheel," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Continuing with significant improvements made to the 2006 model, the 2007 Honda S2000 includes an electronic Drive-by-Wire (DBW) Throttle System(TM), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA(R)), Maintenance Minder(TM) system, standard headrest speakers, an outside temperature gauge and an engine start button. Introduced in 1999, the S2000 rewards driving enthusiasts with a potent 237 horsepower, 2.2-liter, 16-valve DOHC VTEC(R) 4-cylinder engine and a precise, short throw 6-speed manual transmission, along with tenacious handling and a perfect 50/50 weight balance.
Widely considered the quintessential roadster-style sports car, the S2000 is the performance icon for the Honda brand and combines uncompromising racetrack-ready performance with everyday usability.