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Revision as of 14:42, 21 November 2019
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | 1999-2009 |
| Designer | Shigeru Uehara + Daisuke Sawai |
| Type | Roadster + sports car |
| Layout | Front-mid engine, real-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Engine | 2,0L F20C + 2,2L F22C |
| Enginer power | 177kW / 241PS |
| Curb weight | 1260kg-1299kg |
| Wheelbase | 2.400mm |
| Length | 4.120mm |
| Width | 1.750mm |
| Height | 1.285mm |
The Honda S2000 is a roadster and sports car that was developed and manufactured by Honda to celebrate the company's 50th anniverary.
Shigeru Uehara was the chief designer and project leader. He was also responsible for the design of the Honda NSX.
It was producded between 1999 and 2009 with some minor revisions/improvements on the car during that time period. Manufacturing first started in Tochigi and later moved over to Suzuka.
Up until this day the car which was first launched in 1999 still holds several records and keeps enthuasiasts smiling whenever they see or drive one.
The Honda S2000 is known for it's naturally aspired high reving engine, timeless but sporty design and it's 6 speed manual transmission which was praised by many critics, journalists and test drivers as the best manual transmission in any car.
Contents
Concept and development
The S2000 is named after its engine size of two liters and there for carries on the tradition of the S500, S600 and S800.
AP1 (1999-2003)
AP2 (2004-2009)
Technical details
Reviews, awards and records
The Honda S2000 is known for its belanced handling, smooth gearbox, high reving engine and the high output of the naturally aspirated engine.
| Car and Driver's Top 10 | 2000 + 2001 + 2002 + 2004 |
| #1 in BBC Top Gear survey | 2003 + 2005 + 2006 |
| International Engine of the Year | Best engine in 2000 + 2001 + 2002 + 2003 + 2004 |
| Ward's Top 10 Best engines | 2000 + 2001 |
| J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study | Highest ranked premium sports car in 2004 + 2006 + 2008 |
| U.S. News & World Report | Best affordable sports car in 2008 + 2009 |
| Edmunds consumers most wanted vehicles | 2004 + 2005 + 2007 |
| Jalopnik | Best 10 cars of the decade |
| Roads & Tracks | One of the best all-round sports cars |
