The Honda S2000 is a roadster manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. Launched in April 1999, the car was created to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary and continues in the tradition of the company's previous lightweight roadster "S" cars, the S500, S600 and S800. Prices in the United States start at $34,250, the highest starting price of any Honda modelContinuing in the tradition of its predecessors, the S2000 features a front-engine, rear wheel drive layout with power being delivered via a Torsen limited slip differential mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
The car is constructed using an X-bone monocoque frame which is extremely rigid, improving passenger safety and handling. Other features include independent double wishbone suspension, electrically-assisted steering and integrated roll hoops.
The S2000 comes with an electrically powered vinyl top which takes 6 seconds to operate,
touted as the fastest opening top among all convertibles.
The car is constructed using an X-bone monocoque frame which is extremely rigid, improving passenger safety and handling. Other features include independent double wishbone suspension, electrically-assisted steering and integrated roll hoops.
The S2000 comes with an electrically powered vinyl top which takes 6 seconds to operate,
touted as the fastest opening top among all convertibles.The car was originally launched in 1999 as a 2000 model, given the chassis designation AP1. The 2000 model featured 16" wheels with Bridgestone Potenza S-02 tires.
For the 2002 model year, suspension settings were revised and a smaller glass rear windscreen introduced. Other updates included slightly revised taillamps, an upgraded stereo, and a revised engine control unit (ECU).
For the 2002 model year, suspension settings were revised and a smaller glass rear windscreen introduced. Other updates included slightly revised taillamps, an upgraded stereo, and a revised engine control unit (ECU).
The 2008 model year will mark the first time the S2000 will be offered in more than one trim level. In addition to the base model, Honda will offer a new "club racer" version of the S2000, distinguished by reduced weight, fewer amenities, and a claimed increase in performance. The S2000 CR made its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show on 4 April, 2007. Changes for the CR include a quicker (lower-ratio) steering rack, stiffer suspension, and newly designed wheels (wider in the rear) equipped with Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires. A revised body kit, comprised of a redesigned front clip, rear bumper and spoiler, have been wind-tunnel tested and are claimed to produce positive downforce at speed. The folding soft top is replaced with an aluminum hard top to appease race tracks with strict rules on covertibles, while the area where the top used to fit is filled with bracing to increase the S2000's chassis rigidity. Finally, in an effort to reduce weight and lower the center or gravity, the spare tire is omitted, and air conditioning and a stereo are offered only as options. The S2000 CR will be available in the fall of 2007.
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