Honda manufactured the S2000 between 1999 and 2009. It is a front-mid-engine open-roof sports car. The model's name, S2000, is named for its engine displacement of two litres, while S stands for 'sports', continuing the same tradition as the other roasters.
Throughout the car's production life, serval revisions were made, such as changes to the gearbox, interior & exterior, engine and suspension.
Did you know...
- That the Honda S2000 was one of the first modern sports cars to be fitted with a button to start the engine, a feature that has been widely copied since?
- The Honda S2000 owners often highlight the incredible gearbox as a standout feature, second only to the engine. The six-speed manual, with its short lever and titanium knob, delivered an exceptional gearchange experience for a convertible.
- The Honda S2000’s roof was brilliantly simple—release two latches, press a button, and it folded away in just six seconds!
- The Honda S2000 was made with a perfect 50:50 weight ratio.
- The engine in the S2000 sits entirely behind the front axle. This is odd as it's mounted longitudinally rather than in a traversal direction like most engines.
- The car is considered to be one of the safest roadsters made.
- The model's high X-bone frame makes the car more rigid and makes passengers feel like they're in a race car.