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The Honda S2000 is a roadster-type automobile built by Honda.
The S2000 continued Honda's tradition of lightweight roadster 'S' cars. Launched in the fall of 2000, the S2000 came equipped with a 2.0 liter inline-4 engine producing 240 horsepower (179 kW) and 153 lb ft (207 Nm) torque.
When operated like an ordinary car at low revs, the S2000 could be driven economically. Standard power amenities including an electric roof that took only 6 seconds to operate allowed the car to be daily driven with few problems. Decent luggage space by roadster standards and low maintenance costs added to the flexibility of the two-seater sports car.
However, with the right road conditions, the engine could be opened up to an amazing 9000rpm limit. Honda's VTEC variable timing system activated at 6000rpm, giving the car additional torque and power and thrusted the car forward with a feverish pace, accompanied by a frentic exhaust note. Keeping the car within this 6000-9000rpm range on racetracks was the key to speed.
A Torsen limited slip differential mated to a six speed manual gearbox delivered the power to the ground. Special Bridgestone S-02 Potenza tyres featured a wider contact patch to improve cornering ability. Other technological features included a very stiff X-bone frame for chassis rigidity, double wishbone suspension, electronically-assisted steering, and integrated roll hoops.
The S2000 racked up the accolades, including Car and Driver 10 Best Awards, Engine of the Year Awards, and numerous other comparison tests.
The RWD platform surprised many in the industry since Honda only produced one other RWD car, that being their flagship model, the NSX.
In 2004, Honda increased the stroke of the engine, thus displacing 2.2 liters and putting out more torque as well. Designed for the US market, the 2.2L engine featured a lower redline of 8000rpm while the rest of the world retained the original 9000rpm screamer.
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