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{{short description|Sports car manufactured by Honda 1999–2009}} | |||
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| name = Honda S2000 | ||
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| production = 1999–2009 (110,673 produced) | |||
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|body_style=2-door ] | |||
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The '''Honda S2000''' is a ] manufactured by ] since April 1999. The car was created to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary, and continues in the tradition of lightweight roadster "S" cars such as the ] and ]. Like previous S cars, the name of the S2000 comes from its ] of approximately 2000 cc (although Honda would later introduce a ] model, retaining the S2000 name). From its inception in 1999 to 2003, S2000s were manufactured at Honda's ] plant. S2000s since then have been manufactured at the ] plant. | |||
The '''Honda S2000''' is a ] ] ] that was manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer ], from 1999 until 2009. First shown as a concept car called the SSM at the ] in 1995, the production version was launched on April 15, 1999, to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. The S2000 is named for its engine displacement of two litres, while "S" stood for "sports"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-05-20 |title=Japanese Sports Cars, Part 7: Honda S2000 |url=https://carbuzz.com/news/japanese-sports-cars-part-7-honda-s2000 |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=CarBuzz |language=en-us}}</ref> carrying on in the tradition of the ], ], and ] roadsters of the 1960s. | |||
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== Design and Construction == | |||
Several revisions were made throughout the car's production life, including changes to the engine, gearbox, suspension, interior and exterior. Officially two variants exist: the initial launch model was given the chassis code AP1; though cosmetically similar, the facelifted version, known as the AP2 in North America and Japan, incorporated significant changes to the drivetrain and suspension. Production of the S2000 ceased on August 19, 2009. | |||
Continuing in the tradition of its predecessors, the S2000 is ]n, with power being delivered via a Torsen ] mated to a six-speed ]. | |||
The Honda S2000 was notable for its exceptional specific power output of about {{cvt|124|hp|order=flip}} per litre, or about two horsepower per cubic inch, the highest of any mass production, ]d car, until 2010.<ref name=JDMspecF20C>{{cite web |url=http://www.jdmspecengines.com/honda-engines/f-series/f20c.html |title=JDM Spec Engines - Honda F20C Engine |year=2011 |website=jdmspecengines.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219024630/http://www.jdmspecengines.com/honda-engines/f-series/f20c.html |archive-date=2018-02-19 |url-status=usurped |quote=The F20C held the record for producing the highest specific power output for any mass production naturally aspirated piston engine with 123.5HP/L until Ferrari began production of 458 Italia in 2010, which produces 124.5 HP/L.}}</ref> | |||
The car is constructed using an X-bone ] frame which is extremely rigid, thus improving handling, road noise, and steering feel and feedback. Other features include ] ], electronically-assisted steering, integrated ] and an electrically powered canvas top that takes 6 seconds to operate, touted as the fastest opening top among all convertibles. | |||
The S2000 has since become a legitimate modern classic car, having seen a significant appreciation in price for valued examples in good condition. In the ] community and the car community as a whole, the most sought-after models are special edition productions such as the CR (Club Racer) in the USA market; the standard AP1 and AP2 models have achieved collectible status as well. | |||
== Models == | |||
The car was originally launched in 1999 as a 2000 model, and was sold through to 2002. It featured 16" wheels with ] Potenza S-02 tyres. | |||
==Concept car== | |||
The 2001 model saw new rear spring rates and revalved rear shocks. 2002 featured another revised suspension set up and the introduction of a glass rear windscreen, replacing the plastic one featured in cars built from 1999. It maintained the same looks on the outside and the same wheels. | |||
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Introduced at the ],<ref name="OfficialRelease">{{cite web |url=http://www.hondanews.com/channels/honda-automobiles/archive/2000/releases/honda-s2000-introduction |title=Honda S2000 - Introduction |access-date=2013-06-20 |date=2001-02-21 |work=Honda Media Newsroom |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610125910/http://hondanews.com/channels/honda-automobiles/archive/2000/releases/honda-s2000-introduction |archive-date=2012-06-10 }}</ref><ref name="s2000prototype">{{cite web |date=1998-09-24 |title=Honda Announces the S2000 Prototype |url=https://global.honda/newsroom/worldnews/1998/4980924b.html |access-date=2011-04-10 |publisher=Honda Worldwide}}</ref> the Honda Sport Study Model ] was the design study for the production version of the S2000. The inspirations for the concept car were the first prototype Honda ] racing car, the ] from 1963<ref>{{Cite web |title=The car which lived too short: The Honda S2000 *read below* |url=https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wv4xmmo/ |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=Car Throttle |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Citation |title=Honda S2000 In-Depth Review. The Age-proof Sports Car; ft. Albo {{!}} Full technical study {{!}} JDM Masters |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KID7f9P6Utg |access-date=2023-04-01 |language=en}}</ref> and the ].<ref name=":3" /> The SSM was a ] ] roadster powered by a {{convert|2.0|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} ]. It featured a rigid 'high X-bone frame' which Honda claimed improved the vehicle's rigidity and collision safety.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://world.honda.com/news/1999/4990223a.html | title=Honda Introduces - a New Open Car Body Structure - Providing the Rigidity and Collision Safety of a Non-Convertible | work=Honda Worldwide | date=1999-02-23 | access-date=2013-06-20 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423182647/http://world.honda.com/news/1999/4990223a.html | archive-date=2013-04-23 }}</ref> The concept car was constructed with aluminum body panels and featured a 50:50 weight distribution.<ref name="SSMfastautos">{{cite web |url=http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/Honda/1995/SSM_Concept/ |title=1995 Honda SSM Concept |access-date=2008-04-04 |work=Fast-Autos.net}}</ref> The SSM was designed by Honda's own staff, should not be confused with the Argento Vivo roadster concept designed by Pininfarina, introduced same year and powered by a Honda in-line four cylinder engine as well.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
The SSM appeared in many automotive shows for several years afterwards, hinting at the possibility of a production version, which Honda announced in 1999. | |||
The 2004 model introduced newly designed 17" wheels and Bridgestone RE-050 tyres along with a retuned suspension that reduced the car's tendency to ]. The spring rates and ] damping were altered and the suspension geometry modified to improve stability, by causing ] under cornering loads. In addition, cosmetic changes were made to the exterior with new front and rear bumpers, revised headlight assemblies, new LED tail-lights, and oval-tipped exhausts. The 2.0 L engine was also revised, with its redline reduced to 8,200 rpm. At the same time, Honda introduced a 2.2 L variant to the North American market. | |||
==Development== | |||
The 2006 model introduced a ] throttle and a ] system. Interior changes included revised seats, additional stereo speakers integrated into the headrests, and additional headrest padding where previous seats had helmet depressions and screens. The 2.2 L engine was also introduced to the Japanese market during this time. | |||
The whole development process was carried out by Honda designers and engineers. The development team was sticking curiously to the classic Honda values, instead of marketing requirements, as former Chief Engineer ] revealed in an interview: | |||
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== Powertrain == | |||
The first S2000s (2000 to 2003 models) came equipped with a 2.0 L (1997 cc) ] ] engine producing 240 hp (179 kW) at 8,300 rpm and 153 ft·lb (208 Nm) of torque at 7,500 rpm, though the Japanese models were quoted with additional 10 hp due to a small difference in engine compression ratio. | |||
''"You will be surprised to know that we had very little input from the marketing people. This was a deliberate move, as we wanted to create something to please us as an engineering team, rather than try and please everyone. If you listen to everyone, included everything they ask for, all cars end up the same. We wanted a vehicle that was more focused - more Honda."''<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Brian |first=Long |title=The Book of the Honda S2000 |publisher=Veloce Publishing Ltd. |year=2021 |isbn=9781787117518 |location=UK |language=English}}</ref> | |||
Because of its high-revving nature (9,000 rpm redline for the 2000 to 2003 models and 8,200 rpm for the 2004 model onwards), it is one of the few ]s to produce over 100 hp/L. The compact and lightweight engine, mounted entirely behind the front axle, allowed the S2000 to obtain a good front/rear weight balance and low ] for improved handling. | |||
The development team focused on keeping the compact size and low weight of the concept car according to Uehara: | |||
Following ] about a lack of low-down torque, Honda introduced a variant of the F20C engine to the North American market in 2004. Designated the F22C1, the stroke of the motor was lengthened, increasing the displacement to 2.2 L. As a result, the redline was reduced to 8,000 rpm (mandated by the longer travel distance of the pistons). Peak torque was increased by 6%, and the F22C1 was quoted by Honda as having more torque at lower rpm than the F20C, although officially the power output remains the same between the two engines. Initially, the F22C1 was intended only for the North American market, but it was also introduced to Japan in 2006. | |||
''"The reaction garnered by the SSM meant we had to keep the S2000 as close as possible to the concept car. Using a Civic CRX Del Sol-based mule, it was obvious the packaging was going to be tight, but the early prototype was tried against rival models at Suzuka, and it looked so right, we felt obliged to continue down the same development path."''<ref name=":0" /> | |||
At the same time as introducing the F22C1, Honda also changed the transmission ]s, by shortening the first four gears and lengthening the last two. Another change was the inclusion of a clutch release delay valve to improve drivetrain longevity by reducing shock loads. | |||
The car was tested primarily on race tracks and mountain roads of Japan and Europe, reflecting well the purpose of the roadster: | |||
== Fuel economy == | |||
The official ] figures for the 2006 Honda S2000 produced by the ] are as follows: | |||
* Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded | |||
* City: 20 miles per US gallon (MPG) | |||
* Highway: 26 MPG | |||
* Combined: 22 MPG | |||
''"As the project evolved, to make sure we were on the right track, we did a lot of real world testing - first in Hokkaido, and then all over Europe, taking in an average of 450 miles (720 km) a day at high speed. We wanted a car that delivered just the right amount of tension for the driver, with direct and linear response, sharp handling and the necessary power and torque for fast progress and safe overtaking, but nothing too excessive. The final fine-tuning was done on the track to ensure the handling was right without being that sharp that the car became unruly, whatever the weather, followed by more road testing, including a fair bit around the Hakone area. Ultimately, overall driving feel and sound were considered more important than outright speed."''<ref name=":0" />{{br}} | |||
== Awards == | |||
* The S2000 was on '']'''s ] for 2000 through 2002 and 2004. | |||
* The S2000 was the highest-ranked model in the ] 2004 Vehicle Dependability Study's "Premium Sports Car" class, and consistently holds one of the top three positions. | |||
* The F20C engine won the ] award in the "1.8 to 2 liter" size category for five years from 2000 through 2004. | |||
=={{anchor|AP1}}AP1 (1999–2003)== | |||
== Reviews == | |||
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The S2000 has received much praise from critics and motoring journalists and has received favourable reviews from publications like '']'', ''Car'' magazine, the '']'' and '']'' magazine. Among the features highlighted include the high output of the engine, the 9,000 rpm redline and the smooth gearbox{{ref|CandD}}. | |||
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| name = Honda S2000 (AP1) | |||
| production = 1999–2003 | |||
| assembly = ], ], Japan | |||
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| engine = 2.0 L '']'' ] | |||
| transmission = 6-speed ] | |||
| wheelbase = {{convert|94.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | |||
| length = {{convert|162.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | |||
| width = {{convert|68.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | |||
| height = {{convert|50.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | |||
| weight = {{convert|2809|lb|kg|abbr=on|order=flip}} | |||
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The S2000 was introduced in 1999 for the 2000 ] and was given the chassis designation of "AP1". It features a ] ]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vehicle Specifications {{!}} 2000 Honda S2000 {{!}} Honda Owners Site|url=https://owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/2000/S2000/specs#mid%5EAP114YENW|access-date=2022-01-16|website=owners.honda.com}}</ref> with power delivered by a {{convert|1997|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} ] ] ] engine. The engine (codenamed ]) generates power outputs of {{convert|177|-|184|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}, and {{convert|208|-|218|N.m|lbf.ft|0|abbr=on}} of torque depending on the target market.<ref name="JPAP1specs">{{cite web | title=Honda S2000 Fact Book | url=http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto/s2000/199904/050.html | work=Honda Japan | date=1999-04-15 | access-date=2013-06-20}}</ref> The engine is mated to a six-speed ] and ] ]. The S2000 achieved what Honda claimed as the highest specific output of a normally aspirated production automobile engine in the world. The most powerful version; the JDM F20C was rated at {{cvt|184|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} or {{cvt|92|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} per litre as a result of a higher 11.7:1 compression ratio.<ref>{{cite web |title=Honda to Discontinue Production of the S2000 Sports Car |date=2009-01-27 |url=http://world.honda.com/news/2009/4090127S2000/ |access-date=2013-06-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503051030/http://world.honda.com/news/2009/4090127S2000/ |archive-date=2013-05-03 }}</ref> | |||
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Due to its unusual design characteristics, the S2000 has sometimes been described as a "four-wheel motorcycle". Its engine is one of the main reasons for such a description. | |||
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* The original F20C engine of Honda S2000 is able to produce up to 119 hp per liter of displacement. This is an extremely high figure; in fact, for several years it has been the highest horsepower per liter ratio of all mass-production cars (some will claim it has been bypassed by the ], though making a fair comparrison with a rotary engine is difficult due to fundamental differences in design). On the other hand, it is common for motorcycles to produce 150-200 hp or more per liter. For instance, the engine of a ] ] can deliver 220 hp per liter of displacement. | |||
* 9,000 rpm redline is also very high for a car, even for a sports car: among S2000's top competitors, model year 2006 ] has 6,400 rpm; ] has 6,000 rpm redline; ] 3.0si has 6,600 rpm redline. Again, many sport bikes have redlines of 10,000 rpm and higher. | |||
Notable features include independent ], ] steering and integrated ]. The car had {{convert|16|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} wheels with ] Potenza S-02 tyres equipped. The compact and lightweight engine, mounted entirely behind the front axle, allow the S2000 to achieve a 50:50 front/rear weight distribution and lower ]. The dashboard got similar design to late eighties-early nineties McLaren-Honda Formula-1 racing cars (MP4/5, MP4/6 and MP4/7), as a reference to the racing pedigree of high rev line and output Honda engines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1990 McLaren MP4/5B {{!}} Girardo & Co |url=https://girardo.com/car/1990-mclaren-mp4-5b/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=1990 McLaren MP4/5B {{!}} Girardo & Co |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Question about the S2K's "legacy" |url=https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-talk-1/question-about-s2ks-legacy-1096351/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=S2KI Honda S2000 Forums |language=en}}</ref> An electrically powered ] top with internal cloth lining and plastic rear window was standard, with an aluminum ] available as an optional extra (in 2001). Honda initially offered the S2000 in Berlina Black, New Formula Red, Grand Prix White, and Silverstone Metallic exterior colours in the US domestic market. On some other markets Monte Carlo Blue Pearl and Spa Yellow Pearl / Indy Yellow Pearl were also available from the beginning. | |||
== Criticism == | |||
The 2001 model was largely unchanged; Honda added a digital clock to the radio display and made the rear wind blocker standard. Honda also added Spa Yellow exterior colour to the US domestic market lineup. For the 2002 model year, suspension settings were revised and the plastic rear window was replaced by a glass unit incorporating an electric defroster. Other updates included slightly revised tail lamps with chrome rings, an upgraded radio with separate tweeters, a leather-wrapped gearshift knob, leatherette console cover and a revised ]. Honda added Suzuka Blue Metallic and Sebring Silver Metallic exterior colours to the US domestic market lineup. | |||
Despite the high power output of the engine, the torque of 153 ft·lb (207 Nm) in the 2.0 L version and 162 ft·lbf (220 Nm) in the 2.2 L version was quite low even compared to other sports cars with four-cylinder engines. One reviewer described the 162 ft·lbf as "measly" . Another complained that "High revs and a lack of low-down punch were only two of the major drawbacks" of the vehicle . | |||
By comparison, the 1989 ]'s four-cylinder engine produces 206 ft·lbf (279 Nm) as a result of its higher displacement of 3.0 L. In addition, many of the S2000's competitors (], ], ] convertible) offer engines which produce as much or more power as well as more torque with more cylinders and/or higher displacement) and competitors like the ] achieve better performace with a higher power to weight ratio even though they had less engine power. | |||
In addition, the torque curve of the engine is unusually steep , with just 25% of the engine's torque available below 3000 rpm where most driving is done and only about 8% available from idle. | |||
The AP1 was manufactured until 2003 at Honda's ] plant, alongside the ] and ] hybrid.<ref name="takanezawa">{{cite web | author=Kazuhiko Tsunoda |title=Gaining New Insight Into Aluminum Body Production |date=August 2000 |url=http://www.insightcentral.net/KB/development/tsunoda.html |access-date=2006-09-19}}</ref>{{br}} | |||
Changes to the 2004 model brought a revised suspension and a lower redline (lower redline and 2.2L Engine initially on US model only). This triggered some criticism from those who saw the original 9000 rpm redline as a key selling point. | |||
Another area where the car was singled out for criticism was handling and roadholding. Many drivers commented on the early cars' tendency for snap ], especially in wet or otherwise slippery conditions. In the words of one reviewer, the car was described as "unpredictable at its limit, prone to enthusiastic oversteer" . Another reviewer complained that "oversteer came on pretty suddenly" and that the car was "was known to be unpredictable at its limit" . Still others said "Squeeze the throttle too hard, though, and all hell would break loose. It would snap into oversteer, and only lightning-quick reactions could save you from an excursion into the undergrowth" | |||
The AP2 model, with its revised suspension and wider tires reduced this characteristic but did not eliminate it. The introduction of electronic stability control in 2006 was deemed necessary to further reduce this tendency. Still, some reviewers remained unconvinced, saying of the updated car that "the rear is still eager to break away with little provocation" | |||
Another criticism of the S2000 is the way the car is geared. The short gearing allows the car to accelerate reasonably quickly, yet it forces the occupant(s) to endure high-engine revs and correspondingly high levels of engine noise while travelling at highway speeds. In 6th gear, the car is only capable of around 18 mph/1000 rpm - at 75 mph, the engine would be running at roughly 4200 rpm. For comparison, most performance cars tend to achieve about 25 mph/1000 rpm in top gear and some (e.g. ] and ]) are significantly higher. | |||
===Type V (Japan - 2000)=== | |||
Honda announced the S2000 Type V on July 7, 2000, in the Japanese domestic market. Notable changes from the standard model include variable gear ratio steering (VGS), a steering system that continuously changes steering ratio based upon vehicle speed and steering angle to provide improved handling as well as more comfortable maneuvering in tight low-speed situations such as parking. It was the first system of its kind to be incorporated into a production car. The lock-to-lock steering ratio was reduced to 1.4 turns (versus 2.4 for the base model). Honda outfitted Type V cars with revised damper units, stabilizers and limited-slip differentials to "complement the VGS". Equipped cars came with a special steering wheel and a VGS badge on the rear.<ref>{{cite web|title=TYPE V|url=http://world.honda.com/news/2000/4000707.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906044918/http://world.honda.com/news/2000/4000707.html|archive-date=2015-09-06}}</ref> The Type V was retired upon the introduction of the Type S in 2007. | |||
=== 20th Anniversary Prototype (Japan - 2019) === | |||
== Sales == | |||
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The largest market for S2000 worldwide is North America, with 7,780 units sold by American Honda in 2005. In addition, Honda sells an average of 2,500 and 1,000 S2000's annually in Europe and Japan, respectively. | |||
To mark the 20th anniversary of the S2000, Honda unveiled the S2000 20th Anniversary Prototype at the 2019 ]. Essentially a ], the prototype was based on the AP1 and featured an updated exterior, suspension and audio system.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoffman |first=Connor |date=2020-01-13 |title=Honda S2000 Resurrected as a Prototype for Its 20th Anniversary |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a30243846/honda-s2000-tokyo-auto-salon-revealed/ |access-date=2023-11-23 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}</ref> Honda later made parts for the prototype available for purchase, including the Modulo X front bumper, sport suspension system and rear diffuser, alongside other S2000 parts as an effort to help owners keep their cars on the road.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoffman |first=Connor |date=2020-02-25 |title=Honda Offering New Parts for S2000, Including 20th-Anniversary Prototype Parts |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a31094898/honda-s2000-parts/ |access-date=2023-11-23 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
{{anchor|AP2}} | |||
==AP2 (2004–2009)== | |||
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| name = Honda S2000 (AP2) | |||
| production = 2003–2009 | |||
| assembly = ], ], Japan, Takanezawa R&D Plant, Takanezawa, Tochigi, Japan (2004) | |||
| engine = 2.0 L '']'' ]<br>2.2 L '']'' ] (North America and Japan) | |||
| transmission = 6-speed ] | |||
| wheelbase = {{convert|94.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | |||
| length = {{convert|162.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | |||
| width = {{convert|68.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | |||
| height = {{convert|50.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | |||
| weight = {{cvt|1295-1299|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} | |||
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The 2004 model S2000 underwent several significant changes. Production moved to ]. The new model introduced {{convert|17|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} wheels and Bridgestone RE-050 tyres along with a retuned suspension to reduce ]. The spring rates and ] damping were altered and the suspension geometry was modified to improve stability by reducing ] changes under cornering loads. The subframe also received a revision in design to achieve high rigidity. In the gearbox the brass ]s were replaced with carbon fibre. In addition, cosmetic changes were made to the exterior with new front and rear bumpers, revised headlight assemblies, new ] tail-lights, and oval-tipped exhaust pipes. Although all the cosmetic, suspension and most drivetrain upgrades were included on the Japanese, Australian and European models, they retained the 2.0-litre F20C engines and remained designated as AP1 (facelift) models. | |||
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For the North American market, the updates also included the introduction of a larger version of the F20C (with a designation of ]); this larger engine gave the new model a chassis designation of AP2. The engine's stroke was lengthened, increasing its displacement to {{convert|2157|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}. At the same time, the ] and fuel cutoff were reduced from 8,800 rpm and 9,000 rpm to 8,000 rpm and 8,200 rpm respectively, mandated by the longer travel of the pistons. Peak torque increased by 6% to {{convert|220|N.m|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm while power output remained unchanged at {{convert|177|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} achieved at a lower 7,800 rpm. In conjunction with the introduction of the F22C1, Honda also changed the transmission ]s by shortening the first five gears and lengthening the sixth.<ref name="2004intro">{{cite web |url=http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=2003100142120 |title=2004 Honda S2000 - Introduction Part 1 | date=2003-01-10 |access-date=2013-06-20 |work=Honda Media Newsroom}}</ref> | |||
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In 2006, the F22C1 was also introduced to the Japanese market, with a power output of {{convert|178|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|221|Nm|lbf.ft|0|abbr=on}}. The F20C continued in all other markets. The 2006 model introduced a ] throttle, an ] system, new wheels, and one new exterior color, Laguna Blue Pearl. Interior changes included revised seats and additional stereo speakers integrated into the headrests. | |||
===Club Racer (U.S. - 2008)=== | |||
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The 2008 model year marked the first time the S2000 was offered in more than one ] in the United States.<ref name="CRannouced">{{cite web |url=http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/3913 |title=Club Racer-Inspired Honda S2000 CR Prototype to Debut at New York International Auto Show |access-date=2007-03-19 |date=2007-03-13 |work=Honda Media Newsroom |publisher=Honda |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070315183013/http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/3913 |archive-date=2007-03-15 }}</ref> In addition to the base model, Honda offered a more track-oriented version of the S2000, distinguished by reduced weight, fewer amenities, and an increase in performance. The S2000 Club Racer made its world debut at the ] on 4 April 2007.<ref name="ABCRinto">{{cite web |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/04/new-york-auto-show-hondas-hardcore-s2000-is-a-fitting-send-off/ |title=Honda's hardcore S2000 is a fitting send off |access-date=2007-04-04 |last=Lavrinc |first=Damon |date=2007-04-04 |work=] |publisher=]}}</ref> Changes for the CR included a lower ratio steering rack, revised exhaust system, black lug nuts, darker colored wheels, clear side markers, stiffer suspension and new ] Potenza RE070 tyres that were 10mm wider at the rear (] vice the base model's 245/40R-17). A revised body kit, composed of a redesigned front lip, and a large ], were wind-tunnel tested and claimed to reduce the overall coefficient of lift by 70–80%. The power folding soft top was removed and replaced with a Berlina Black hard top (regardless of the car's body paint colour), while the space into which the soft top would normally fold when lowered was filled with additional chassis bracing and topped off with a body-color ] cover. Honda also used a CR-unique yellow-lettered spherical aluminum shift knob which rests 12.6 mm lower than the base model's cylindrical shift knob (aluminum/leather wrapped). The CR knob provided a 6 percent reduction in shift stroke, and correspondingly presented a 10 percent higher shift load effort. | |||
CR models were only available with yellow and black Alcantara interiors. Faux carbon fiber overlays on the center console and radio door were unique to the CR trim, as was a peak power indicator light on the instrument gauge cluster, which flashes when the engine is producing its peak power output. To reduce weight and lower the ], the spare tire was omitted and air conditioning and stereo were offered only as options. Net weight savings without the additional hardtop came to {{convert|41|kg|lb|abbr=on}} relative to the standard model. The engine in the S2000 CR was unchanged from the standard trim.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/12648/2008-honda-s2000-cr.html | title =2008 Honda S2000 CR | access-date=2007-04-18 |date=April 2007 | author=Mike Dushane | work=Car and Driver }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=4099-en | title=2008 Honda S2000 - Introduction | date=2007-08-15 | access-date=2013-06-21 | work=American Honda}}</ref> ], the designer of the S2000, stated that the CR was positioned between the Type S and a hypothetical Type R.<ref>{{cite AV media | title=2008 Honda S2000 CR: Shigeru Uehara talks with Inside Line | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dmDmxOm7Ro | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/8dmDmxOm7Ro| archive-date=2021-11-17 | url-status=live| publisher=Edmunds | minutes=1:04 | date=2007-08-11 | access-date=2013-06-21 | quote=Probably the position of this vehicle is just between Type R and Type S}}{{cbignore}}</ref> However, Honda never made an official Type R S2000 variant. | |||
Production volume of fewer than 2,000 units was expected at launch, and 668 were made for the 2008 model year, representing just over a quarter of the total U.S. production. Honda continued to offer both the standard and CR versions unchanged for the 2009 model year, but with flagging sales caused by the ], the S2000 was cancelled mid-model-year.<ref name="2009last" /> Just 355 U.S. S2000s were manufactured for 2009, of which 31 were CR models. Thus, total CR production over the two model years was 699 units.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-talk-1/unofficial-count-us-s2000s-729838/ | title=Unofficial Count of US S2000s | date=September 2009 | author=S2KI.com user patinum}}</ref> | |||
===Type S (Japan - 2008)=== | |||
The Japanese domestic market received the Type S edition for the last two years of production (2008–2009). Changes are similar to the U.S. market's CR edition, sharing the weight loss, a purpose built bodykit providing much higher downforce, bespoke wheels and interior. Although it shares the wheels with the CR edition, the Type S retains the rear tyre size of 245/40R-17 for better handling. A specific Type S suspension setup with improved geometry was designed to enhance the handling, the setup is stiffer but more compromising than the CR setup to suit it better to everyday spirited driving and the Japanese ''touge'' experience.<ref>{{cite web|title=TYPE Sテクノロジー|url=http://www.honda.co.jp/S2000/webcatalog/type-s-tech/}}</ref> The Type S retains its soft top folding mechanism. | |||
The interior is a Type S specific yellow and black Alcantara material scheme (similar to the CR). Leather interior from the standard S2000 was available as a no cost option. The aluminum shift knob with reduced shift stroke is shared with the CR. While the CR is designed to be a pure track car, the Type S is designed for improved handling and retains some creature comforts.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Neff|first1=John|title=Officially Official: JDM-spec Honda S2000 Type S|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/23/officially-official-jdm-spec-honda-s2000-type-s/}}</ref> Only 1,755 units of the Type S were made and sold exclusively in Japan. (2007:168 units, 2008:827 units, 2009:737 units, 2010 :23 units) | |||
===GT (U.K. - 2002)=== | |||
In the United Kingdom, from 2002, the S2000 was offered in both roadster and GT trim. The GT featured a removable hard-top and an outside temperature gauge. On-the-road prices of these trims were £27,300 and £27,850 respectively. | |||
===Ultimate Edition and GT Edition 100 (Europe - 2009)=== | |||
The S2000 Ultimate Edition (continental Europe) and GT Edition 100 (UK market) were limited versions of the S2000 released to commemorate the end of production. Notable changes on both of the cars included Grand Prix White body colour, a removable hard top, graphite-colored alloy wheels with black wheel bolts, aluminium ball gear lever, black S2000 badging and red leather interior with red coloring for stitching on the gear lever gaiter. | |||
The Ultimate Edition was unveiled at the ] and went on sale in March 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090205Geneva-Motor-Show | title=ASIMO Introduces the New Honda Insight Hybrid to Europe at the Geneva Motor Show | date=2009-02-05 | access-date=2013-06-21 | work=Honda Worldwide | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423181043/http://world.honda.com/news/2009/c090205Geneva-Motor-Show/ | archive-date=2013-04-23 }}</ref> The GT Edition 100 was a limited run of 100 units made specifically for the UK market. In addition to the Ultimate Edition's specification, it features a numbered plaque on the kick-plate indicating which vehicle in the series it is (numbers ranging from 1 to 101. Number 49 was omitted).<ref name="GT100">{{cite web |title=Limited edition S2000 marks end of production | date=2009-01-30 | url=http://newsroom.honda.co.uk/News/LIMITED-EDITION-S2000-MARKS-END-OF-PRODUCTION-5f4.aspx | access-date=2013-06-20 |work=Honda UK Newsroom}}</ref> | |||
==Specifications==<!-- | |||
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{| class="wikitable" style="width:750px; text-align:center; font-size: 90%;" | |||
! | |||
! width="150" | 1999–2003<br/>AP1 (F20C)<ref>{{cite web |title=S2000 Fact Book |date=1999-04-15 |url=http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto/s2000/199904/050.html |access-date=2009-03-17 |work=Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |language=ja}}</ref> | |||
! width="150" | 2004–2009<br/>AP2 (F20C) | |||
! width="150" | 2004–2009<br/>AP2 (F22C1)<ref name="2008JPspecs">{{cite web |url=http://www.honda.co.jp/S2000/webcatalog/engine/ |title=2008 Japan Honda S2000 engine specifications |access-date=2007-10-25 |publisher=Honda Japan |language=ja}}</ref><ref name="2008specs">{{cite web |url=http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=4094-en |title=2008 Honda S2000 Specifications and Features |access-date=2013-06-21 |date=2007-08-15 |work=Honda Media Newsroom|publisher=Honda}}</ref> | |||
! width="150" | 2008–2009<br/>AP2 CR (F22C1)<ref name="2008specs"/> | |||
|- | |||
! colspan="5" | Drivetrain | |||
|- | |||
! Engine type | |||
| colspan="4" | Naturally aspirated inline-4 | |||
|- | |||
! Displacement | |||
| colspan="2" | {{convert|1997|cc|L cuin|0|abbr=on}} | |||
| colspan="2" | {{convert|2157|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}} | |||
|- | |||
! Power<!-- | |||
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| colspan="2" | {{convert|177|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 8,300 rpm (US & EU)<br>{{convert|184|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 8,300 rpm (JP) | |||
| colspan="2" | {{convert|177|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 7,800 rpm (US)<br>{{convert|178|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 7,800 rpm (JP) | |||
|- | |||
! Torque | |||
| colspan="2" | {{convert|208|Nm|lbf.ft|0|abbr=on}} at 7,500 rpm (US & EU)<br>{{convert|218|Nm|lbf.ft|abbr=on}} at 7,500 rpm (JP) | |||
| colspan="2" | {{convert|220|Nm|lbf.ft|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm (US)<br>{{convert|221|Nm|lbf.ft|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500–7,500 rpm (JP) | |||
|- | |||
! Redline / fuel cut-out<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hondanews.com/releases/2004-honda-s2000-powertrain|title=2004 Honda S2000 - Powertrain|date=October 2003}}</ref><!-- | |||
The figures in this specifications table are verified by official Honda sources. Any changes without providing references will immediately be reverted --> | |||
| colspan="2" | 8,800 rpm / 9,000 rpm | |||
| colspan="2" | 8,000 rpm / 8,200 rpm | |||
|- | |||
! Bore & stroke | |||
| colspan="2" | {{convert|87.0|mm|in|3|abbr=on}} x {{convert|84.0|mm|in|3|abbr=on}} | |||
| colspan="2" | {{convert|87.0|mm|in|3|abbr=on}} x {{convert|90.7|mm|in|3|abbr=on}} | |||
|- | |||
! Compression ratio | |||
| colspan="2" | 11.0:1 (US & EU)<br/>11.7:1 (JP) | |||
| colspan="2" | 11.1:1 | |||
|- | |||
! Valvetrain | |||
| colspan="4" | 16-valve DOHC VTEC | |||
|- | |||
! Transmission | |||
| colspan="4" | 6-speed manual | |||
|- | |||
! Gear ratios<ref>{{cite web | url=http://corporate.honda.com/press/article.aspx?id=200707112298 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707103522/http://corporate.honda.com/press/article.aspx?id=200707112298 | url-status=dead | archive-date=2012-07-07 | title=2004 Honda S2000 - Powertrain Part 2 | work=Honda Press & Media Centre | date=2003-01-10 | access-date=2009-05-19 }}</ref> | |||
| colspan="2" | 1st: 3.133<br>2nd: 2.045<br>3rd: 1.481<br>4th: 1.161<br>5th: 0.970<br>6th: 0.810<br>Secondary gear reduction: 1.160<br>Final drive: 4.100<br>Reverse: 2.800 | |||
| colspan="2" | 1st: 3.133<br>2nd: 2.045<br>3rd: 1.481<br>4th: 1.161<br>5th: 0.943<br>6th: 0.763<br>Secondary gear reduction: 1.208<br>Final drive: 4.100<br>Reverse: 2.800 | |||
|- | |||
! colspan="5" | Dimensions<ref>{{cite web | url=http://automobiles.honda.com/certified-used/s2000/2009/specifications.aspx | title=2009 Honda S2000 specifications | work=Honda | access-date=2013-06-20}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
! Weight | |||
| colspan="2" | {{convert|1250|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} | |||
{{convert|1260|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (JP type V) | |||
| colspan="1" | {{convert|1299|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} | |||
| colspan="1" | {{convert|1254|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (without Air Conditioning) | |||
{{convert|1295|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (with Air Conditioning) | |||
|- | |||
! Height | |||
| colspan="3" | {{convert|1270|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | |||
| {{convert|1288|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} | |||
|- | |||
! Width | |||
| colspan="4" | {{convert|1750|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | |||
|- | |||
! Length | |||
| colspan="3" | {{convert|4135|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | |||
| {{convert|4117|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} | |||
|- | |||
! Wheelbase | |||
| colspan="4" | {{convert|2400|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | |||
|- | |||
! Tires | |||
| colspan="1" | Bridgestone Potenza S-02<br>f: 205/55R16 89W<br>r: 225/50R16 92W | |||
| colspan="2" | Bridgestone Potenza RE050<br>f: 215/45R17 87W<br>r: 245/40R17 91W | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza RE070<br>f: 215/45ZR17 87W<br>r: 255/40ZR17 94W | |||
|- | |||
! Wheels | |||
| colspan="1" | f: 16x6.5" +55mm<br>r: 16x7.5" +65mm | |||
| colspan="3" | f: 17x7" +55mm<br>r: 17x8.5" +65mm | |||
|- | |||
! Brakes | |||
| colspan="4" | f: {{convert|300|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} ventilated discs<br>r: {{convert|282|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} solid disc | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
'''Notes:''' | |||
*US: United States | |||
*EU: Europe | |||
*JP: Japan | |||
*f: front | |||
*r: rear | |||
{|class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! rowspan="2" | Exterior Colors (paint code)<ref>{{cite web |title=S2000 colors |url=http://www.hondareference.com/s2000 |website=Honda Reference}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=S2000.club - Color Codes |url=https://s2000.club/color.html |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=s2000.club}}</ref> | |||
! colspan="4" align="center" | Model | |||
|- | |||
! S2000<br />(USDM)!! CR<br />(USDM) | |||
!S2000<br />(JDM) | |||
!S2000<br />(Europe) | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: White" |Grand Prix White (NH565) | |||
| ✔ || ✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #001; color: white" | Berlina Black (NH547) | |||
| ✔ || ✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: yellow; color: black" | Spa Yellow Pearl / Indy Yellow Pearl (Y52P) | |||
| ✔ || ✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #C03; color: white" | New Formula Red (R510) | |||
| ✔ || ✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: silver" | Sebring Silver Metallic (NH552M) | |||
| ✔ || ✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✘ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: yellow" | Rio Yellow Pearl / New Indy Yellow Pearl (Y65P) | |||
| ✔ || ✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #36f; color: white" | Laguna Blue Pearl / Bermuda Blue Pearl (B545P) | |||
| ✔ || ✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: blue; color: white" | Apex Blue Pearl (B554P) | |||
| ✘ || ✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #ccc" | Chicane Silver Metallic / Syncro Silver Metallic (NH745M) | |||
| ✔ || ✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #999; color: white" | Silverstone Metallic (NH630M) | |||
| ✔ || ✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #69f; color: white" | Suzuka Blue Metallic / Nurburgring Blue Metallic (B513M) | |||
| ✔ || ✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #f0f0f0"|Platinum White Pearl (NH-609P) | |||
|✘ | |||
|✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #C03; color: white" |Monza Red Pearl (R-508P) | |||
|✘ | |||
|✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #80CC23"|Lime Green Metallic (GY-19M) | |||
|✘ | |||
|✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #555; color: white" | Moonrock Metallic (NH-676M) | |||
|✘ | |||
|✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #FA9C1B"|New Imola Orange Pearl (YR-536P) | |||
|✘ | |||
|✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: blue; color: white"|Montecarlo Blue Pearl (B66P) | |||
|✘ | |||
|✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #301934; color: white"|Premium Sunset Mauve Pearl (RP-42P) | |||
|✘ | |||
|✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #360959; color: white"|Deep Burgundy Metallic (YR564M) | |||
|✘ | |||
|✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✔ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #152238; color: white"|Midnight Pearl (PB-73P) | |||
|✘ | |||
|✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✘ | |||
|- | |||
| style="background: #301934; color: white"|Dark Cardinal Red Pearl (R-523P) | |||
|✘ | |||
|✘ | |||
|✔ | |||
|✘ | |||
|} | |||
== Safety == | |||
In 2002, the Honda S2000 received a 4-star ] rating.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Official Honda S2000 2002 safety rating |url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/honda/s2000/15569 |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=www.euroncap.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
] crash test ratings (2006):<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 HONDA S2000 {{!}} NHTSA |url=https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/HONDA/S2000 |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=www.nhtsa.gov |language=en}}</ref> | |||
* Frontal Crash Test – Driver: {{Rating|4|5}} | |||
* Frontal Crash Test – Passenger: {{Rating|4|5}} | |||
* Side Impact Rating – Driver: {{Rating|5|5}} | |||
* Rollover Rating: {{Rating|5|5}} <small>8.2%</small> | |||
==Reviews and awards== | |||
] | |||
The S2000 has received much praise from critics and motoring journalists and has received favourable reviews from such publications as '']''. Highlighted are the high output of the engine, the high redline, the balanced handling, and the smooth gearbox. User surveys have named the S2000 as a favorite for overall customer satisfaction.<ref name="autoexpress">{{cite web |url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/25909/driver-power-2006-top-10-cars |title=Driver Power 2006: top 10 cars | work=AutoExpress | date=2006-03-21 | access-date=2013-06-21}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was the Cabrio of the Year at 1999 ] where Honda held the roadster's world premiere.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 |url=https://www.gims.swiss/history/1999 |access-date=2022-08-25 |website=Geneva International Motor Show |language=en}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was awarded the "Best of What's New" title by ].<ref name=":0" /> | |||
* The design of the S2000 won the ] in 2001 in the "Best of the Best" Category.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Honda Wins Three Red Dot Awards {{!}} Honda Engine Room |url=https://www.honda.co.uk/engineroom/world/honda-wins-three-red-dot-awards/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=www.honda.co.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Honda Quartet of Red Dot Awards |url=https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/cars/media/pressreleases/367847/honda-wins-quartet-of-red-dot-design-awards-for-automobile-motorcycle-and-power-products |access-date=August 25, 2022 |website=hondanews.eu}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was named the "Best Performance Car" by ], when it was new.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
* The S2000 was on '']''{{'}}s ] for 2000,<ref name="candd2000">{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/features/2000-10best-cars-2000-honda-s2000-page-9 | title=2000 10Best Cars | work=Car and Driver |date=January 2000}}</ref> 2001,<ref name="candd2001">{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/features/2001-10best-cars-feature-2001-honda-s2000-page-9 | title=2001 10Best Cars | work=Car and Driver |date=January 2001 | author1 = Csaba Csere}}</ref> 2002<ref name="candd2002">{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/features/2002-10best-cars-2002-honda-s2000-page-9 | title=2002 10Best Cars | work=Car and Driver |date=January 2002 | author1 = Csaba Csere}}</ref> and 2004.<ref name="candd2004">{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/features/2004-10best-cars-2004-honda-s2000-page-9 | title=2004 10Best Cars | work=Car and Driver |date=January 2004 | author1 = Csaba Csere | author2 = Frank Markus | author3 = Tony Swan}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was the highest-ranked model in the ] Vehicle Dependability Study "Premium Sports Car" class for 2004,<ref name="jdpower2004">{{cite web |url=http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.asp?ID=2004055 |title=2004 Vehicle Dependability Study |work=J.D. Power |access-date=2006-09-19}}</ref> 2006,<ref name="jdpower2006">{{cite web |url=http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.asp?ID=2006133 |title=2006 Vehicle Dependability Study |work=J.D. Power |access-date=2006-09-19 |archive-date=2006-08-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060829152732/http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.asp?ID=2006133 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and 2008<ref name="jdpower2008">{{cite web |url=http://www.jdpower.com/autos/ratings/dependability-ratings-by-category/Compact-Premium-Sporty-Car/sortcolumn-1/descending/page-#page-anchor |title=2008 Vehicle Dependability Study |work=J.D. Power |access-date=2008-08-13}}</ref> and consistently held one of the top three positions. | |||
* The S2000 won ''Car and Driver''<nowiki/>'s 2003 open-top sports car comparison test against the ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bedard |first=Patrick |title=Tested: 2003 Topless Sports Car Showdown |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a15144597/2003-audi-tt-vsbmw-z4-honda-s2000-nissan-350z-porsche-boxster-comparison-tests/ |website=Car and Driver}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was ranked number #1 in the BBC '']'' survey in 2003, 2005, and 2006. | |||
* The S2000 was voted as favourite car of ] readers in 2005, 2006 and 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-02-15 |title=Honda S2000 and Honda Jazz voted top by Top Gear Magazine |url=https://tridenthonda.co.uk/posts/2007-02-15-honda-s2000-and-honda-jazz-voted-top-by-top-gear-magazine |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Trident Honda |language=en-gb}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was ranked as "Best Affordable Sports Car" by '']'' in 2008<ref name="BestAffordable2008">{{cite web |url=http://jalopnik.com/cars/industry-news/us-news--world-report-names-best-cars-for-2010-only-two-american-cars-on-the-list-334895.php |title=U.S. News & World Report Names Best Cars for 2008 |access-date=2007-12-17 |last=Hardigree |first=Matt |date=2007-12-17 |work=Jalopnik |publisher=Gawker Media}}</ref> and 2009<ref name="BestAffordable2009">{{cite web |url=http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Affordable-Sports-Cars/grid/overall/ |title=U.S. News & World Report: Best Affordable Sports Cars for 2009 |access-date=2009-08-11 |date=2009-08-11 |publisher=U.S. News & World Report}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was on Edmunds Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles list for 2004,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.edmunds.com/about/press/edmundscom-announces-consumers-most-wanted-awards-for-2004.html | title=Edmunds.com Announces Consumers' Most Wanted Awards for 2004 | date=2007-11-26 | access-date=2013-06-21}}</ref> 2005<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.edmunds.com/about/press/edmundscom-announces-consumers-most-wanted-vehicle-awards-for-2005.html | title=Edmunds.com Announces Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicle Awards for 2005 | date=2007-11-26 | access-date=2013-06-21}}</ref> and 2007.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.edmunds.com/about/press/edmundscom-announces-consumers-most-wanted-vehicle-awards-for-2007.html | title=Edmunds.com Announces Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicle Awards for 2007 | date=2007-11-26 | access-date=2013-06-21}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was the most reliable car in consumer report of AutoExpress UK in 2005 and 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Honda voted most reliable car for second year running -Archive -Seychelles Nation |url=https://nation.sc/archive/210998/honda-voted-most-reliable-car-for-second-year-running |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=nation.sc}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-03-22 |title=Honda still tops in reliability survey |url=https://tridenthonda.co.uk/posts/2006-03-22-honda-still-tops-in-reliability-survey |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Trident Honda |language=en-gb}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was voted in AutoExpress UK's Driver Power survey as the Best Performance Car 2003 and 2004, Best Gearbox 2003, Best Braking 2004 and Used Car Honours 2003 for Best Roadster. The S2000 was also the Auto Express Driver Power 2005 and 2006 overall winner across all categories.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2006-01-01 |title=The Honda S2000 (UK Sales Brochure 01/06) |url=https://s2000.club/OM/Honda_US%20S2000_2006-2.pdf |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=s2000.club/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Massive UK owner survey crowns Honda S2000 as top 'hero' |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/28/massive-uk-owner-survey-crowns-honda-s2000-as-top-hero/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Autoblog |language=en}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was one of '']'''s Best 10 Cars Of The Decade.<ref name="JPcarofthedecade">{{cite web |url=http://jalopnik.com/5426649/jalopniks-best10-cars-of-the-decade/gallery/ |title=Jalopnik's Best 10 Cars Of The Decade |access-date=2009-12-15 |date=2009-12-15 |work=Jalopnik |publisher=Gawker Media}}</ref> | |||
* The S2000 was one of '']'''s Best All-Around Sports Cars.<ref name="R&TBAASC">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/car-comparison-tests/best-all-around-sports-car-honda-s2000 |title=Best All-Around Sports Car: Honda S2000 - Road & Track |access-date=2013-04-10 |date=2005-02-16}}</ref> | |||
* The F20C engine of the S2000 was ranked as the best engine respective its size category in the competition "]" for five consecutive years between 2000 and 2004.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hondanews.eu/eu/en/cars/media/pressreleases/184/engine-of-the-year-2004|title=Engine of the Year 2004|website=hondanews.eu|access-date=2017-07-15}}</ref> | |||
* The F20C engine of the S2000 was one of ] in 2000<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wardsauto.com/news-analysis/10-best-engines-2000|title=10 Best Engines 2000|website=wardsauto.com|date=February 2000|language=en|access-date=2017-07-15}}</ref> and 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wardsauto.com/news-analysis/wards-10-best-engines|title=Ward's 10 Best Engines|website=wardsauto.com|date=16 February 2001|language=en|access-date=2017-07-15}}</ref> | |||
* In 2017, ]'s chief engineer Francesco Morettini rated the S2000's engine as the non-Ferrari engine he admired the most.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matebese |first=Lerato |date=2017-08-21 |title=Tending Prancing Horse's power plants |url=https://www.wantedonline.co.za/cars-boats-planes/2017-08-21-tending-prancing-horses-power-plants/ |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=Wanted Online |language=en-ZA}}</ref> | |||
* In 2023, the S2000 was voted as the third-best sports car of the previous 25 years by the ] community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 12 best sports cars as voted for by you {{!}} PH25 |url=https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-features/top-12-best-sports-cars-as-voted-for-by-you--ph25/46855 |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=www.pistonheads.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> | |||
==Motorsport== | |||
The Honda S2000 has been used in various forms of motorsport. In the ], the car has won numerous championships in the ST-4 class and scored class victories at the ] race.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2004-11-30|title=Super Taikyu Net / Ranking|url=http://www.so-net.ne.jp/s-taikyu/rnkng/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041130180536/http://www.so-net.ne.jp/s-taikyu/rnkng/|archive-date=2004-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ADVAN / MOTORSPORTS |url=http://www.advan.com/japanese/motor_sports/12/stai/standings/index.html|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.advan.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2004-12-10|title=SPOON SPORTS|url=http://spoon.jp/jpn/race/2004/s5.php?page=8|access-date=2021-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041210090611/http://spoon.jp/jpn/race/2004/s5.php?page=8|archive-date=2004-12-10}}</ref> It has also won its class at the ],<ref>{{Cite web|title=ニュルブルクリンクのTETSU|url=http://www.mmjp.or.jp/60srace/TetsuOfNurburgring.html|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.mmjp.or.jp}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=31. Int. ADAC Zürich 24h-Rennen 2003 - Nordschleife – since 1927|url=https://www.veedol-freunde-der-nordschleife.de/index.php/nuerburgring/history/61-chronologie/24h-rennen/3741-31-int-adac-zuerich-24h-rennen-2003|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.veedol-freunde-der-nordschleife.de}}</ref> and won at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Club Racing Media Guide and Record Book|url=https://cdn.connectsites.net/user_files/scca/downloads/000/052/304/20-Club-RunoffsMediaGuide-v2.pdf?1602079585}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-09-29 |title=Honda, Acura Drivers Claim Five Titles At SCCA National Championship Runoffs |url=http://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-racing/releases/honda-acura-drivers-claim-five-titles-at-scca-national-championship-runoffs |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=Honda Racing Newsroom |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-10-13 |title=Honda, Acura Racers Claim Four SCCA National Championships |url=http://acuranews.com/en-US/releases/honda-acura-racers-claim-four-scca-national-championships |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=Acura Newsroom |language=en}}</ref> The S2000 is popular in ] and ] events.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Silvestro|first=Brian|date=2019-12-30|title=25 Cars Perfect for Autocrossing|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/g14379034/best-autocross-cars/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Road & Track|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Perkins|first1=Chris|last2=Silvestro|first2=Brian|date=2019-12-18|title=The 26 Best Cars For a First-Time Track Driver|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g6683/best-first-track-cars/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Road & Track|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
In ] competition, an S2000 modified by Top Fuel set the lap record for rear-wheel drive cars at the ] in 2008, which it held for three years.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-03-23|title=Top Fuel's Type-RR Turbo AP1 - The Top Of Their Game Part 2 - Honda Tuning Magazine|url=http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/htup-1104-top-fuel-type-rr-turbo-ap1/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=SuperStreetOnline|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327054229/http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/htup-1104-top-fuel-type-rr-turbo-ap1/|archive-date=2019-03-27|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-06-05|title=Top Fuel S2000 Monster WTAC Contender|url=https://dsportmag.com/the-cars/features/top-fuel-s2000-monster-wtac-contender/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=DSPORT Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> With further modifications, the car produced tuning car lap records at ], ], ] and ] in 2014 and 2015,<ref>{{Cite web|title=TOPFUEL S2000 Type-RR|url=https://bhauction.com/en/auction/super-gt-auction-2/lots/topfuel-s2000type-rr|access-date=2021-07-08|website=BINGO(株式会社BH AUCTION)|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TOP FUEL CO.,LTD {{!}} TOPFUEL|url=https://www.topfuel.info/english_page_index.html|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.topfuel.info}}</ref> while its laptime of 51.762 seconds at Tsukuba set in 2016 ranks among the fastest ever recorded for time attack cars.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-02-03|title=Tsukuba: Nob Taniguchi & Top Fuel S2000 Run 51.762|url=https://artofgears.com/2016/02/03/no-tsukuba-lap-record-yet-nob-taniguchi-top-fuel-s2000-run-51-762/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Art of Gears|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
In ], the S2000 scored several podiums in ] during the mid-2000s, including a win at an invitational event at ], which featured the top 16 drivers from the series' 2004 season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=George|title=Throwback Thursday – 2006 Clipping Point: Alex Pfeiffer|url=http://www.everythingdrift.com/blog/?p=2421|access-date=2021-07-08|website=EverythingDrift.com {{!}} For All Your Drifting Needs|date=20 April 2011 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2004-10-29|title=RS-R USA - News|url=http://www.rs-r.com/news/?art=35|access-date=2021-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041029115400/http://www.rs-r.com/news/?art=35|archive-date=2004-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2004-11-20|title=Formula D|url=http://www.formulad.com/|access-date=2021-07-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041120025804/http://www.formulad.com/|archive-date=2004-11-20}}</ref> ] competed with a ]-powered S2000 in the ] series between 2017 and 2018, taking a solo run win at the 2017 Tsukuba round.<ref>{{Cite web|title=D1 GRAND PRIX OFFICIAL WEBSITE - 2017 TSUKUBA DRIFT - Rd.3 Report|url=http://d1gp.co.jp/03_sche/gp2017/gp1703/gp1703_repo.html|access-date=2021-07-08|website=d1gp.co.jp}}</ref> | |||
<gallery widths="200px" heights="160px"> | |||
File:Honda S2000 Cup.jpg|The 2003 Nürburgring 24 Hours class-winning Honda S2000 race car | |||
File:Osaka Auto Messe 2016 (664) - TOPFUEL S2000 TYPE RR.jpg|Top Fuel Honda S2000 Type RR used at Tsukuba Time Attack in 2016 | |||
File:D1 GP (1457514258) (cropped).jpg|The RS-R Honda S2000 drift car | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Sales and production== | |||
After several years of steady production, sales of the roadster began falling dramatically starting in 2006, and the trend accelerated during the ]. In 2008, only 2,538 units were sold in the U.S. - a 74% decline from the 2002 sales peak. In November of that year, for the first time since its launch, only 90 new S2000s were sold nationwide during a calendar month.<ref name="USsales">{{cite web |url=http://hondanews.com/categories/1090/releases/3888 |work=Honda News |publisher=American Honda |title=Honda Media Newsroom Releases - Sales |access-date=2009-06-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090416073831/http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1090/releases/3888 |archive-date=2009-04-16 }}</ref> | |||
Production of the S2000 ceased in June 2009<ref name="2009last">{{cite web |url=http://hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/4934 |title=2009 Will Be Final Model Year of Production for Honda S2000 |access-date=2009-01-26 |work=Honda Media Newsroom |publisher=Honda |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090130033059/http://hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/4934 |archive-date=2009-01-30 }}</ref> and plans for a successor were scrapped in the aftermath of the automotive industry crisis;<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=236796 |work=] |author=Dan Stevens |title=Honda axes high-end models |date=2009-01-06 |access-date=2009-01-01}}</ref> Honda reaffirmed their stance on plans for a successor for the S2000 after patents and trademark filings for what would be the ] surfaced in 2015, following the launch of the aforementioned concept car specifically designed for the '']'' series.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Perez |first1=Jeff |title=Baby NSX Isn't Happening, Says Acura |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/228905/baby-nsx-not-happening/ |website=Motor1.com |access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref> During the 2009 announcement of the vehicle's production end, Honda reported that worldwide sales through the end of 2008 totaled 110,673 units.<ref name="Ultimate">{{cite web |title=Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition |date=2009-01-29 |url=http://www.hondanews.eu/en/textresults/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1063-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode |access-date=2009-03-13 |work=Honda European Media Newsroom |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100610025251/http://www.hondanews.eu/en/textresults/index.pmode/modul,detail,0,1063-DEFAULT,21,text,1/index.pmode |archive-date=2010-06-10 }}</ref> The final official production figure was 113,889 by the end of 2009.<ref name=":0" /> Different sources indicate different sales numbers for Europe, presumably because Honda indicates final numbers including States entered the EU during the production run, but it should be around 19,800-20,700. On the UK market more than 70% of the originally registered cars still remain, means currently nearly 6,300 cars registered out of 8,500 sold.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Search results for 'Honda S2000' - How Many Left? |url=https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/?q=Honda+S2000 |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=www.howmanyleft.co.uk}}</ref> | |||
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!U.S.<ref name="USsales"/><ref name="2007FactBook">{{cite web|url=http://www.hondauk-media.co.uk/downloadmedia?rb=Y&item=reports&itemid=12 |title=2007 Honda Fact Book |access-date=2008-09-25 |date=2007-07-06 |format=PDF |work=Honda |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203731/http://www.hondauk-media.co.uk/downloadmedia?rb=Y&item=reports&itemid=12 |archive-date=2016-03-03 }}</ref> | |||
!Europe<ref name="2007FactBook"/><ref name="EUsales">{{cite web |url=http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1075/releases/203 |title=European Registrations by Model 1972–2004 |work=Honda News |date=2005-06-09 |access-date=2008-09-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014065938/http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1075/releases/203 |archive-date=2007-10-14 }}</ref><ref name="EUsales2">{{cite web |url=http://www.hondanews.eu/en/searchresults/index.pmode?search=business+brief |title=Honda Business Brief |access-date=2009-06-02 |date=2009-05-27 |work=Honda of Europe |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100606055451/http://www.hondanews.eu/en/searchresults/index.pmode?search=business+brief |archive-date=2010-06-06 }}</ref> | |||
!Japan<ref name="2007FactBook"/><ref name="JPsales">{{cite web |url=http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1075/releases/189 |title=Honda Vehicle Sales in Japan |work=Honda News |date=2005-06-09 |access-date=2008-09-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080306072849/http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1075/releases/189 |archive-date=2008-03-06 }}</ref><ref name="JPsales2">{{cite web |url=http://subscribers.wardsauto.com/refcenter/asia/japan/monthly/sales/JapanSales0812.xls |title=WARD'S Japan Passenger Vehicle Sales by Company and Line (subscription required) |work=WARD's Auto |date=January 2009 |access-date=2009-06-02}}</ref> | |||
!Canada<ref name="2007FactBook"/><ref name="CAsales">{{cite web |url=http://www.hondanews.com/categories/1090/releases/1247 |title=Honda Vehicle Sales in Canada |work=Honda News |date=2005-06-10 |access-date=2008-09-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403002022/http://hondanews.com/categories/1090/releases/1247/ |archive-date=2009-04-03 }}</ref><ref name="CAsales2">{{cite web |url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20090119/DATACENTER/901219960 |title=Canada Light Vehicle Sales by Nameplate (subscription required) |work=Automotive News |date=2009-01-19 |access-date=2009-06-02}}</ref> | |||
!Total built<ref name=":0" /> | |||
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!1999 | |||
|3,400||1,179||7,209||332 | |||
|'''17,059''' | |||
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!2000 | |||
|6,797||3,955||3,422||412 | |||
|'''15,321''' | |||
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!2001 | |||
|9,682||2,197||1,913||401 | |||
|'''13,882''' | |||
|- | |||
!2002 | |||
|9,684||2,537||1,471||336 | |||
|'''15,334''' | |||
|- | |||
!2003 | |||
|7,888||2,095||961||238 | |||
|'''11,088''' | |||
|- | |||
!2004 | |||
|7,320||2,036||1,087||250 | |||
|'''10,415''' | |||
|- | |||
!2005 | |||
|7,780||1,795||981||212 | |||
|'''10,672''' | |||
|- | |||
!2006 | |||
|6,271||1,474||1,225||146 | |||
|'''9,328''' | |||
|- | |||
!2007 | |||
|4,302||1,116||997||123 | |||
|'''5,913''' | |||
|- | |||
!2008 | |||
|2,538||709||1,228||65 | |||
|'''3,581''' | |||
|- | |||
!2009 | |||
|795||680||1,122||49 | |||
|'''1,296''' | |||
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!2010* | |||
|85||20||42||21 | |||
|'''0''' | |||
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!2011* | |||
|2||0||3||0 | |||
|'''0''' | |||
|- | |||
!Total | |||
!66,544!!19,793!!21,661!!2,585 | |||
!113,889 | |||
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<nowiki>*Note: No new cars were produced in 2010 and 2011; sales represent clearance of residual inventory.</nowiki><br/>Figures are not directly comparable as they are obtained through different methodologies in different markets. | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:00, 21 December 2024
Sports car manufactured by Honda 1999–2009 Motor vehicleHonda S2000 | |
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2005 Honda S2000 (AP2) | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
Production | 1999–2009 (110,673 produced) |
Designer | Shigeru Uehara (1995) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car (S) |
Body style | 2-door roadster / Detachable hardtop |
Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Honda S800 |
The Honda S2000 is a front-mid engine open top sports car that was manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda, from 1999 until 2009. First shown as a concept car called the SSM at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995, the production version was launched on April 15, 1999, to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. The S2000 is named for its engine displacement of two litres, while "S" stood for "sports" carrying on in the tradition of the S500, S600, and S800 roadsters of the 1960s.
Several revisions were made throughout the car's production life, including changes to the engine, gearbox, suspension, interior and exterior. Officially two variants exist: the initial launch model was given the chassis code AP1; though cosmetically similar, the facelifted version, known as the AP2 in North America and Japan, incorporated significant changes to the drivetrain and suspension. Production of the S2000 ceased on August 19, 2009.
The Honda S2000 was notable for its exceptional specific power output of about 92 kW (124 hp) per litre, or about two horsepower per cubic inch, the highest of any mass production, naturally aspirated engined car, until 2010.
The S2000 has since become a legitimate modern classic car, having seen a significant appreciation in price for valued examples in good condition. In the JDM community and the car community as a whole, the most sought-after models are special edition productions such as the CR (Club Racer) in the USA market; the standard AP1 and AP2 models have achieved collectible status as well.
Concept car
Introduced at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show, the Honda Sport Study Model concept car was the design study for the production version of the S2000. The inspirations for the concept car were the first prototype Honda Formula One racing car, the Honda RA270 from 1963 and the Caterham Seven. The SSM was a front-mid engine rear-wheel-drive roadster powered by a 2.0 L (122 cu in) inline four-cylinder engine. It featured a rigid 'high X-bone frame' which Honda claimed improved the vehicle's rigidity and collision safety. The concept car was constructed with aluminum body panels and featured a 50:50 weight distribution. The SSM was designed by Honda's own staff, should not be confused with the Argento Vivo roadster concept designed by Pininfarina, introduced same year and powered by a Honda in-line four cylinder engine as well.
The SSM appeared in many automotive shows for several years afterwards, hinting at the possibility of a production version, which Honda announced in 1999.
Development
The whole development process was carried out by Honda designers and engineers. The development team was sticking curiously to the classic Honda values, instead of marketing requirements, as former Chief Engineer Shigeru Uehara revealed in an interview:
"You will be surprised to know that we had very little input from the marketing people. This was a deliberate move, as we wanted to create something to please us as an engineering team, rather than try and please everyone. If you listen to everyone, included everything they ask for, all cars end up the same. We wanted a vehicle that was more focused - more Honda."
The development team focused on keeping the compact size and low weight of the concept car according to Uehara:
"The reaction garnered by the SSM meant we had to keep the S2000 as close as possible to the concept car. Using a Civic CRX Del Sol-based mule, it was obvious the packaging was going to be tight, but the early prototype was tried against rival models at Suzuka, and it looked so right, we felt obliged to continue down the same development path."
The car was tested primarily on race tracks and mountain roads of Japan and Europe, reflecting well the purpose of the roadster:
"As the project evolved, to make sure we were on the right track, we did a lot of real world testing - first in Hokkaido, and then all over Europe, taking in an average of 450 miles (720 km) a day at high speed. We wanted a car that delivered just the right amount of tension for the driver, with direct and linear response, sharp handling and the necessary power and torque for fast progress and safe overtaking, but nothing too excessive. The final fine-tuning was done on the track to ensure the handling was right without being that sharp that the car became unruly, whatever the weather, followed by more road testing, including a fair bit around the Hakone area. Ultimately, overall driving feel and sound were considered more important than outright speed."
AP1 (1999–2003)
Motor vehicleHonda S2000 (AP1) | |
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Overview | |
Production | 1999–2003 |
Assembly | Takanezawa R&D Plant, Takanezawa, Tochigi, Japan |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L F20C I4 |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
Length | 4,120 mm (162.2 in) |
Width | 1,750 mm (68.9 in) |
Height | 1,285 mm (50.6 in) |
Curb weight | 1,274 kg (2,809 lb) |
The S2000 was introduced in 1999 for the 2000 model year and was given the chassis designation of "AP1". It features a front-mid engine rear-wheel-drive layout with power delivered by a 1,997 cc (122 cu in) inline four-cylinder DOHC VTEC engine. The engine (codenamed F20C) generates power outputs of 177–184 kW (241–250 PS; 237–247 hp), and 208–218 N⋅m (153–161 lbf⋅ft) of torque depending on the target market. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and Torsen limited-slip differential. The S2000 achieved what Honda claimed as the highest specific output of a normally aspirated production automobile engine in the world. The most powerful version; the JDM F20C was rated at 184 kW (250 PS; 247 hp) or 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) per litre as a result of a higher 11.7:1 compression ratio.
Notable features include independent double wishbone suspension, electrically assisted steering and integrated roll hoops. The car had 16 in (41 cm) wheels with Bridgestone Potenza S-02 tyres equipped. The compact and lightweight engine, mounted entirely behind the front axle, allow the S2000 to achieve a 50:50 front/rear weight distribution and lower rotational inertia. The dashboard got similar design to late eighties-early nineties McLaren-Honda Formula-1 racing cars (MP4/5, MP4/6 and MP4/7), as a reference to the racing pedigree of high rev line and output Honda engines. An electrically powered vinyl top with internal cloth lining and plastic rear window was standard, with an aluminum hardtop available as an optional extra (in 2001). Honda initially offered the S2000 in Berlina Black, New Formula Red, Grand Prix White, and Silverstone Metallic exterior colours in the US domestic market. On some other markets Monte Carlo Blue Pearl and Spa Yellow Pearl / Indy Yellow Pearl were also available from the beginning.
The 2001 model was largely unchanged; Honda added a digital clock to the radio display and made the rear wind blocker standard. Honda also added Spa Yellow exterior colour to the US domestic market lineup. For the 2002 model year, suspension settings were revised and the plastic rear window was replaced by a glass unit incorporating an electric defroster. Other updates included slightly revised tail lamps with chrome rings, an upgraded radio with separate tweeters, a leather-wrapped gearshift knob, leatherette console cover and a revised engine control unit. Honda added Suzuka Blue Metallic and Sebring Silver Metallic exterior colours to the US domestic market lineup.
The AP1 was manufactured until 2003 at Honda's Takanezawa plant, alongside the NSX and Insight hybrid.
Type V (Japan - 2000)
Honda announced the S2000 Type V on July 7, 2000, in the Japanese domestic market. Notable changes from the standard model include variable gear ratio steering (VGS), a steering system that continuously changes steering ratio based upon vehicle speed and steering angle to provide improved handling as well as more comfortable maneuvering in tight low-speed situations such as parking. It was the first system of its kind to be incorporated into a production car. The lock-to-lock steering ratio was reduced to 1.4 turns (versus 2.4 for the base model). Honda outfitted Type V cars with revised damper units, stabilizers and limited-slip differentials to "complement the VGS". Equipped cars came with a special steering wheel and a VGS badge on the rear. The Type V was retired upon the introduction of the Type S in 2007.
20th Anniversary Prototype (Japan - 2019)
To mark the 20th anniversary of the S2000, Honda unveiled the S2000 20th Anniversary Prototype at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon. Essentially a restomod, the prototype was based on the AP1 and featured an updated exterior, suspension and audio system. Honda later made parts for the prototype available for purchase, including the Modulo X front bumper, sport suspension system and rear diffuser, alongside other S2000 parts as an effort to help owners keep their cars on the road.
AP2 (2004–2009)
Motor vehicleHonda S2000 (AP2) | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2003–2009 |
Assembly | Suzuka Plant, Suzuka, Mie, Japan, Takanezawa R&D Plant, Takanezawa, Tochigi, Japan (2004) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L F20C I4 2.2 L F22C1 I4 (North America and Japan) |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
Length | 4,120 mm (162.2 in) |
Width | 1,750 mm (68.9 in) |
Height | 1,285 mm (50.6 in) |
Curb weight | 1,295–1,299 kg (2,855–2,864 lb) |
The 2004 model S2000 underwent several significant changes. Production moved to Suzuka. The new model introduced 17 in (43 cm) wheels and Bridgestone RE-050 tyres along with a retuned suspension to reduce oversteer. The spring rates and shock absorber damping were altered and the suspension geometry was modified to improve stability by reducing toe-in changes under cornering loads. The subframe also received a revision in design to achieve high rigidity. In the gearbox the brass synchronizers were replaced with carbon fibre. In addition, cosmetic changes were made to the exterior with new front and rear bumpers, revised headlight assemblies, new LED tail-lights, and oval-tipped exhaust pipes. Although all the cosmetic, suspension and most drivetrain upgrades were included on the Japanese, Australian and European models, they retained the 2.0-litre F20C engines and remained designated as AP1 (facelift) models.
For the North American market, the updates also included the introduction of a larger version of the F20C (with a designation of F22C1); this larger engine gave the new model a chassis designation of AP2. The engine's stroke was lengthened, increasing its displacement to 2,157 cc (2.2 L; 131.6 cu in). At the same time, the redline and fuel cutoff were reduced from 8,800 rpm and 9,000 rpm to 8,000 rpm and 8,200 rpm respectively, mandated by the longer travel of the pistons. Peak torque increased by 6% to 220 N⋅m (162 lbf⋅ft) at 6,800 rpm while power output remained unchanged at 177 kW (237 hp) achieved at a lower 7,800 rpm. In conjunction with the introduction of the F22C1, Honda also changed the transmission gear ratios by shortening the first five gears and lengthening the sixth.
2005 Honda S2000 AP2 red/black interiorIn 2006, the F22C1 was also introduced to the Japanese market, with a power output of 178 kW (242 PS; 239 hp) and 221 N⋅m (163 lbf⋅ft). The F20C continued in all other markets. The 2006 model introduced a drive by wire throttle, an electronic stability control system, new wheels, and one new exterior color, Laguna Blue Pearl. Interior changes included revised seats and additional stereo speakers integrated into the headrests.
Club Racer (U.S. - 2008)
Honda S2000 Club RacerThe 2008 model year marked the first time the S2000 was offered in more than one trim level in the United States. In addition to the base model, Honda offered a more track-oriented version of the S2000, distinguished by reduced weight, fewer amenities, and an increase in performance. The S2000 Club Racer made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show on 4 April 2007. Changes for the CR included a lower ratio steering rack, revised exhaust system, black lug nuts, darker colored wheels, clear side markers, stiffer suspension and new Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tyres that were 10mm wider at the rear (255/40R-17 vice the base model's 245/40R-17). A revised body kit, composed of a redesigned front lip, and a large spoiler, were wind-tunnel tested and claimed to reduce the overall coefficient of lift by 70–80%. The power folding soft top was removed and replaced with a Berlina Black hard top (regardless of the car's body paint colour), while the space into which the soft top would normally fold when lowered was filled with additional chassis bracing and topped off with a body-color tonneau cover. Honda also used a CR-unique yellow-lettered spherical aluminum shift knob which rests 12.6 mm lower than the base model's cylindrical shift knob (aluminum/leather wrapped). The CR knob provided a 6 percent reduction in shift stroke, and correspondingly presented a 10 percent higher shift load effort.
CR models were only available with yellow and black Alcantara interiors. Faux carbon fiber overlays on the center console and radio door were unique to the CR trim, as was a peak power indicator light on the instrument gauge cluster, which flashes when the engine is producing its peak power output. To reduce weight and lower the center of gravity, the spare tire was omitted and air conditioning and stereo were offered only as options. Net weight savings without the additional hardtop came to 41 kg (90 lb) relative to the standard model. The engine in the S2000 CR was unchanged from the standard trim. Shigeru Uehara, the designer of the S2000, stated that the CR was positioned between the Type S and a hypothetical Type R. However, Honda never made an official Type R S2000 variant.
Production volume of fewer than 2,000 units was expected at launch, and 668 were made for the 2008 model year, representing just over a quarter of the total U.S. production. Honda continued to offer both the standard and CR versions unchanged for the 2009 model year, but with flagging sales caused by the 2008 automotive industry crisis, the S2000 was cancelled mid-model-year. Just 355 U.S. S2000s were manufactured for 2009, of which 31 were CR models. Thus, total CR production over the two model years was 699 units.
Type S (Japan - 2008)
The Japanese domestic market received the Type S edition for the last two years of production (2008–2009). Changes are similar to the U.S. market's CR edition, sharing the weight loss, a purpose built bodykit providing much higher downforce, bespoke wheels and interior. Although it shares the wheels with the CR edition, the Type S retains the rear tyre size of 245/40R-17 for better handling. A specific Type S suspension setup with improved geometry was designed to enhance the handling, the setup is stiffer but more compromising than the CR setup to suit it better to everyday spirited driving and the Japanese touge experience. The Type S retains its soft top folding mechanism.
The interior is a Type S specific yellow and black Alcantara material scheme (similar to the CR). Leather interior from the standard S2000 was available as a no cost option. The aluminum shift knob with reduced shift stroke is shared with the CR. While the CR is designed to be a pure track car, the Type S is designed for improved handling and retains some creature comforts. Only 1,755 units of the Type S were made and sold exclusively in Japan. (2007:168 units, 2008:827 units, 2009:737 units, 2010 :23 units)
GT (U.K. - 2002)
In the United Kingdom, from 2002, the S2000 was offered in both roadster and GT trim. The GT featured a removable hard-top and an outside temperature gauge. On-the-road prices of these trims were £27,300 and £27,850 respectively.
Ultimate Edition and GT Edition 100 (Europe - 2009)
The S2000 Ultimate Edition (continental Europe) and GT Edition 100 (UK market) were limited versions of the S2000 released to commemorate the end of production. Notable changes on both of the cars included Grand Prix White body colour, a removable hard top, graphite-colored alloy wheels with black wheel bolts, aluminium ball gear lever, black S2000 badging and red leather interior with red coloring for stitching on the gear lever gaiter.
The Ultimate Edition was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show and went on sale in March 2009. The GT Edition 100 was a limited run of 100 units made specifically for the UK market. In addition to the Ultimate Edition's specification, it features a numbered plaque on the kick-plate indicating which vehicle in the series it is (numbers ranging from 1 to 101. Number 49 was omitted).
Specifications
1999–2003 AP1 (F20C) |
2004–2009 AP2 (F20C) |
2004–2009 AP2 (F22C1) |
2008–2009 AP2 CR (F22C1) | |
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Drivetrain | ||||
Engine type | Naturally aspirated inline-4 | |||
Displacement | 1,997 cc (2 L; 122 cu in) | 2,157 cc (2.2 L; 131.6 cu in) | ||
Power | 177 kW (241 PS; 237 hp) at 8,300 rpm (US & EU) 184 kW (250 PS; 247 hp) at 8,300 rpm (JP) |
177 kW (241 PS; 237 hp) at 7,800 rpm (US) 178 kW (242 PS; 239 hp) at 7,800 rpm (JP) | ||
Torque | 208 N⋅m (153 lbf⋅ft) at 7,500 rpm (US & EU) 218 N⋅m (161 lbf⋅ft) at 7,500 rpm (JP) |
220 N⋅m (162 lbf⋅ft) at 6,800 rpm (US) 221 N⋅m (163 lbf⋅ft) at 6,500–7,500 rpm (JP) | ||
Redline / fuel cut-out | 8,800 rpm / 9,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm / 8,200 rpm | ||
Bore & stroke | 87.0 mm (3.425 in) x 84.0 mm (3.307 in) | 87.0 mm (3.425 in) x 90.7 mm (3.571 in) | ||
Compression ratio | 11.0:1 (US & EU) 11.7:1 (JP) |
11.1:1 | ||
Valvetrain | 16-valve DOHC VTEC | |||
Transmission | 6-speed manual | |||
Gear ratios | 1st: 3.133 2nd: 2.045 3rd: 1.481 4th: 1.161 5th: 0.970 6th: 0.810 Secondary gear reduction: 1.160 Final drive: 4.100 Reverse: 2.800 |
1st: 3.133 2nd: 2.045 3rd: 1.481 4th: 1.161 5th: 0.943 6th: 0.763 Secondary gear reduction: 1.208 Final drive: 4.100 Reverse: 2.800 | ||
Dimensions | ||||
Weight | 1,250 kg (2,756 lb)
1,260 kg (2,778 lb) (JP type V) |
1,299 kg (2,864 lb) | 1,254 kg (2,765 lb) (without Air Conditioning)
1,295 kg (2,855 lb) (with Air Conditioning) | |
Height | 1,270 mm (50.0 in) | 1,288 mm (51 in) | ||
Width | 1,750 mm (68.9 in) | |||
Length | 4,135 mm (162.8 in) | 4,117 mm (162 in) | ||
Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) | |||
Tires | Bridgestone Potenza S-02 f: 205/55R16 89W r: 225/50R16 92W |
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 f: 215/45R17 87W r: 245/40R17 91W |
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 f: 215/45ZR17 87W r: 255/40ZR17 94W | |
Wheels | f: 16x6.5" +55mm r: 16x7.5" +65mm |
f: 17x7" +55mm r: 17x8.5" +65mm | ||
Brakes | f: 300 mm (11.8 in) ventilated discs r: 282 mm (11.1 in) solid disc |
Notes:
- US: United States
- EU: Europe
- JP: Japan
- f: front
- r: rear
Exterior Colors (paint code) | Model | |||
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S2000 (USDM) |
CR (USDM) |
S2000 (JDM) |
S2000 (Europe) | |
Grand Prix White (NH565) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Berlina Black (NH547) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Spa Yellow Pearl / Indy Yellow Pearl (Y52P) | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
New Formula Red (R510) | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Sebring Silver Metallic (NH552M) | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
Rio Yellow Pearl / New Indy Yellow Pearl (Y65P) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Laguna Blue Pearl / Bermuda Blue Pearl (B545P) | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Apex Blue Pearl (B554P) | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Chicane Silver Metallic / Syncro Silver Metallic (NH745M) | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Silverstone Metallic (NH630M) | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Suzuka Blue Metallic / Nurburgring Blue Metallic (B513M) | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Platinum White Pearl (NH-609P) | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Monza Red Pearl (R-508P) | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Lime Green Metallic (GY-19M) | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Moonrock Metallic (NH-676M) | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
New Imola Orange Pearl (YR-536P) | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Montecarlo Blue Pearl (B66P) | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Premium Sunset Mauve Pearl (RP-42P) | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Deep Burgundy Metallic (YR564M) | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Midnight Pearl (PB-73P) | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
Dark Cardinal Red Pearl (R-523P) | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
Safety
In 2002, the Honda S2000 received a 4-star Euro NCAP rating.
NHTSA crash test ratings (2006):
- Frontal Crash Test – Driver:
- Frontal Crash Test – Passenger:
- Side Impact Rating – Driver:
- Rollover Rating: 8.2%
Reviews and awards
The S2000 has received much praise from critics and motoring journalists and has received favourable reviews from such publications as Car and Driver. Highlighted are the high output of the engine, the high redline, the balanced handling, and the smooth gearbox. User surveys have named the S2000 as a favorite for overall customer satisfaction.
- The S2000 was the Cabrio of the Year at 1999 Geneva International Motor Show where Honda held the roadster's world premiere.
- The S2000 was awarded the "Best of What's New" title by Popular Science.
- The design of the S2000 won the Red Dot Design Award in 2001 in the "Best of the Best" Category.
- The S2000 was named the "Best Performance Car" by Motorweek, when it was new.
- The S2000 was on Car and Driver's 10Best list for 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004.
- The S2000 was the highest-ranked model in the J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study "Premium Sports Car" class for 2004, 2006, and 2008 and consistently held one of the top three positions.
- The S2000 won Car and Driver's 2003 open-top sports car comparison test against the Nissan 350Z, Porsche Boxster, BMW Z4, and Audi TT.
- The S2000 was ranked number #1 in the BBC Top Gear survey in 2003, 2005, and 2006.
- The S2000 was voted as favourite car of Top Gear Magazine readers in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
- The S2000 was ranked as "Best Affordable Sports Car" by U.S. News & World Report in 2008 and 2009
- The S2000 was on Edmunds Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles list for 2004, 2005 and 2007.
- The S2000 was the most reliable car in consumer report of AutoExpress UK in 2005 and 2006.
- The S2000 was voted in AutoExpress UK's Driver Power survey as the Best Performance Car 2003 and 2004, Best Gearbox 2003, Best Braking 2004 and Used Car Honours 2003 for Best Roadster. The S2000 was also the Auto Express Driver Power 2005 and 2006 overall winner across all categories.
- The S2000 was one of Jalopnik's Best 10 Cars Of The Decade.
- The S2000 was one of Road & Track's Best All-Around Sports Cars.
- The F20C engine of the S2000 was ranked as the best engine respective its size category in the competition "International Engine of the Year" for five consecutive years between 2000 and 2004.
- The F20C engine of the S2000 was one of Ward's 10 Best Engines in 2000 and 2001.
- In 2017, Ferrari's chief engineer Francesco Morettini rated the S2000's engine as the non-Ferrari engine he admired the most.
- In 2023, the S2000 was voted as the third-best sports car of the previous 25 years by the PistonHeads community.
Motorsport
The Honda S2000 has been used in various forms of motorsport. In the Super Taikyu Series, the car has won numerous championships in the ST-4 class and scored class victories at the Tokachi 24 Hours race. It has also won its class at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, and won at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs. The S2000 is popular in autocross and track day events.
In time attack competition, an S2000 modified by Top Fuel set the lap record for rear-wheel drive cars at the Tsukuba Circuit in 2008, which it held for three years. With further modifications, the car produced tuning car lap records at Fuji Speedway, Suzuka Circuit, Okayama International Circuit and Autopolis in 2014 and 2015, while its laptime of 51.762 seconds at Tsukuba set in 2016 ranks among the fastest ever recorded for time attack cars.
In drifting, the S2000 scored several podiums in Formula D during the mid-2000s, including a win at an invitational event at Irwindale, which featured the top 16 drivers from the series' 2004 season. Tetsuya Hibino competed with a 2JZ-powered S2000 in the D1 Grand Prix series between 2017 and 2018, taking a solo run win at the 2017 Tsukuba round.
- The 2003 Nürburgring 24 Hours class-winning Honda S2000 race car
- Top Fuel Honda S2000 Type RR used at Tsukuba Time Attack in 2016
- The RS-R Honda S2000 drift car
Sales and production
After several years of steady production, sales of the roadster began falling dramatically starting in 2006, and the trend accelerated during the 2008 automotive industry crisis. In 2008, only 2,538 units were sold in the U.S. - a 74% decline from the 2002 sales peak. In November of that year, for the first time since its launch, only 90 new S2000s were sold nationwide during a calendar month.
Production of the S2000 ceased in June 2009 and plans for a successor were scrapped in the aftermath of the automotive industry crisis; Honda reaffirmed their stance on plans for a successor for the S2000 after patents and trademark filings for what would be the Honda Sports Vision Gran Turismo surfaced in 2015, following the launch of the aforementioned concept car specifically designed for the Gran Turismo series. During the 2009 announcement of the vehicle's production end, Honda reported that worldwide sales through the end of 2008 totaled 110,673 units. The final official production figure was 113,889 by the end of 2009. Different sources indicate different sales numbers for Europe, presumably because Honda indicates final numbers including States entered the EU during the production run, but it should be around 19,800-20,700. On the UK market more than 70% of the originally registered cars still remain, means currently nearly 6,300 cars registered out of 8,500 sold.
Calendar Year | U.S. | Europe | Japan | Canada | Total built |
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1999 | 3,400 | 1,179 | 7,209 | 332 | 17,059 |
2000 | 6,797 | 3,955 | 3,422 | 412 | 15,321 |
2001 | 9,682 | 2,197 | 1,913 | 401 | 13,882 |
2002 | 9,684 | 2,537 | 1,471 | 336 | 15,334 |
2003 | 7,888 | 2,095 | 961 | 238 | 11,088 |
2004 | 7,320 | 2,036 | 1,087 | 250 | 10,415 |
2005 | 7,780 | 1,795 | 981 | 212 | 10,672 |
2006 | 6,271 | 1,474 | 1,225 | 146 | 9,328 |
2007 | 4,302 | 1,116 | 997 | 123 | 5,913 |
2008 | 2,538 | 709 | 1,228 | 65 | 3,581 |
2009 | 795 | 680 | 1,122 | 49 | 1,296 |
2010* | 85 | 20 | 42 | 21 | 0 |
2011* | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 66,544 | 19,793 | 21,661 | 2,585 | 113,889 |
*Note: No new cars were produced in 2010 and 2011; sales represent clearance of residual inventory.
Figures are not directly comparable as they are obtained through different methodologies in different markets.
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External links
- Official Honda S2000 sites for the Japan