The
Honda S2000 was launched in 1999 as a 2000 model to celebrate
the company's 50th anniversary. The S2000 continues in the tradition
of the company's previous lightweight roadster "S" cars, the
S500, S600 and S800 from the 1960's and 70's.
The Honda S2000 features a front-mid-engine, rear wheel drive
layout with power being delivered via a Torsen limited slip
differential mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
The S2000 is manufactured using an X-bone monocoque frame which
is extremely rigid, improving passenger safety and handling.
Other features of the S2000 include independent double wishbone
suspension, electrically-assisted steering and integrated roll
hoops.
The Honda S2000 was initially offered, up to 2003, with a 2.0
L, inline 4 cylinder, DOHC-VTEC engine producing 240 horsepower.
Later, for the American market the displacement was increased
to 2.2 litres by increasing the stroke - power remained the
same while torque was raised slightly. For European markets
Honda stayed with the original 2.0 litre unit.
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