Honda S2000 Review - Revision history

65.12.155.64: /* Interior and Comforts */

2009-03-21T04:31:45Z

Interior and Comforts

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	==Interior and Comforts==		==Interior and Comforts==
	Air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, [[cruise control]], [[Remote Keyless Entry\|keyless remote entry]]~~, and tilt steering~~ are all standard. There's a big red button for an ignition switch that's racecar inspired, but far from performance oriented. The digital [[Tachometer\|tach]] is an attempt to be cool, with orange lines arcing across the top of the instrument panel, but it's hard to see and comes across as excessively gimmicky anyhow. There's also a digital speedometer reading mph in fairly big numbers, flanked by small fuel and coolant temperature gauges.		Air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, [[cruise control]], and [[Remote Keyless Entry\|keyless remote entry]] are all standard. There's a big red button for an ignition switch that's racecar inspired, but far from performance oriented. The digital [[Tachometer\|tach]] is an attempt to be cool, with orange lines arcing across the top of the instrument panel, but it's hard to see and comes across as excessively gimmicky anyhow. There's also a digital speedometer reading mph in fairly big numbers, flanked by small fuel and coolant temperature gauges.

	The AM/FM/CD stereo is located behind a flap-like rectangular door on the dash. The buttons are small, but there are redundant controls just to the left of the steering wheel.		The AM/FM/CD stereo is located behind a flap-like rectangular door on the dash. The buttons are small, but there are redundant controls just to the left of the steering wheel.

67.34.133.203 at 21:38, 2 November 2007

2007-11-02T21:38:31Z

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	*8000+ [[redline]]		*8000+ [[redline]]
	*Smooth gearbox		*Smooth gearbox
			*Very fast
	==Low Points==		==Low Points==
	*Lack of low-down punch in engine		*Lack of low-down punch in engine

Red marquis: /* External Links */

2007-01-29T23:39:15Z

External Links

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	*[[BMW Z4]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC051A0,USB60BMC241A0 side-by-side comparison]		*[[BMW Z4]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC051A0,USB60BMC241A0 side-by-side comparison]
	*[[Nissan 350Z]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC051A0,USB60NIC091A0 side-by-side comparison]		*[[Nissan 350Z]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB60HOC051A0,USB60NIC091A0 side-by-side comparison]

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

PNiddy: /* External Links */

2006-11-13T23:00:55Z

External Links

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	*[http://www.s2kca.com S2KCA] - S2000 owners club in the US		*[http://www.s2kca.com S2KCA] - S2000 owners club in the US
	*[http://www.s2kuk.com S2KUK] - S2000 enthusiast club in the UK		*[http://www.s2kuk.com S2KUK] - S2000 enthusiast club in the UK

			[[Category:Model Reviews]]

MQuan: /* BASE */

2006-10-03T20:31:40Z

BASE

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	[[Image:s2000_interior2.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|'''[[Honda]] S2000 black interior''']]		[[Image:s2000_interior2.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|'''[[Honda]] S2000 black interior''']]
	'''The base model comes standard with:'''		'''The base model comes standard with:'''
	*237[[hp]] [[four cylinder\|4-Cylinder]] ~~8000rpm~~ engine		*237[[hp]] [[four cylinder\|4-Cylinder]] 8000 [[RPM\|rpm]] engine
	*6-Speed [[Manual Transmission]]		*6-Speed [[Manual Transmission]]
	*[[Double wishbone\|Double Wishbone]] [[Suspension]] with Coil Springs		*[[Double wishbone\|Double Wishbone]] [[Suspension]] with Coil Springs

MQuan: /* Performance and Handling */

2006-10-03T20:30:49Z

Performance and Handling

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	There have been a number of careful refinements to the S2000's design, in particular to the handling, starting with the easy things: the 17-inch [[wheels]]. Less visible, the frame is stiffer and the [[suspension]] is firmer in the front and softer in the rear than most sports cars. It's smoother in the rough stuff than the [[Nissan 350Z]], which isn't bad itself. No rattles or thumps, and it follows the contour of the road without softening or neutralizing it. It has kart-like quickness and uncanny steering thanks to its wider [[tires]] and stiff suspension.		There have been a number of careful refinements to the S2000's design, in particular to the handling, starting with the easy things: the 17-inch [[wheels]]. Less visible, the frame is stiffer and the [[suspension]] is firmer in the front and softer in the rear than most sports cars. It's smoother in the rough stuff than the [[Nissan 350Z]], which isn't bad itself. No rattles or thumps, and it follows the contour of the road without softening or neutralizing it. It has kart-like quickness and uncanny steering thanks to its wider [[tires]] and stiff suspension.

	The engine is improved now, it's stroked to 2.2 liters from the older 2.0L engine, and makes the same 240 [[hp\|horsepower]] but delivers more torque, 162 foot-pounds versus 153, at a lower rpm: 6500 rpm instead of an impossibly peaky 7500. So it's got a broader power band and is more friendly to drive, thus easier to drive fast. It's a better car. But, like the Viper SRT/10, it may be better but it's a lot less visceral. There's an electric motor quality to the S2000’s power, like a Japanese super-bike: no punch in the back, just a sense that with enough forward gears, one might keep accelerating indefinitely.		The engine is improved now, it's stroked to 2.2 liters from the older 2.0L engine, and makes the same 240 [[hp\|horsepower]] but delivers more [[torque]], 162 foot-pounds versus 153, at a lower [[RPM\|rpm]]: 6500 rpm instead of an impossibly peaky 7500. So it's got a broader power band and is more friendly to drive, thus easier to drive fast. It's a better car. But, like the Viper SRT/10, it may be better but it's a lot less visceral. There's an electric motor quality to the S2000’s power, like a Japanese super-bike: no punch in the back, just a sense that with enough forward gears, one might keep accelerating indefinitely.

	The six-speed gearbox is extremely well designed with great synchronizers making smoother shifts; its short-throw linkage and aluminum-tipped lever feel like a racecar's.		The six-speed gearbox is extremely well designed with great synchronizers making smoother shifts; its short-throw linkage and aluminum-tipped lever feel like a racecar's.

MQuan: /* High Points */

2006-10-03T20:29:41Z

High Points

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	==High Points==		==High Points==
	*Excellent Handling		*Excellent Handling
	*8000+ redline		*8000+ [[redline]]
	*Smooth gearbox		*Smooth gearbox

MQuan: /* Interior and Comforts */

2006-10-03T19:18:01Z

Interior and Comforts

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	==Interior and Comforts==		==Interior and Comforts==
	Air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, keyless remote entry, and tilt steering are all standard. There's a big red button for an ignition switch that's racecar inspired, but far from performance oriented. The digital tach is an attempt to be cool, with orange lines arcing across the top of the instrument panel, but it's hard to see and comes across as excessively gimmicky anyhow. There's also a digital speedometer reading mph in fairly big numbers, flanked by small fuel and coolant temperature gauges.		Air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, [[cruise control]], [[Remote Keyless Entry\|keyless remote entry]], and tilt steering are all standard. There's a big red button for an ignition switch that's racecar inspired, but far from performance oriented. The digital [[Tachometer\|tach]] is an attempt to be cool, with orange lines arcing across the top of the instrument panel, but it's hard to see and comes across as excessively gimmicky anyhow. There's also a digital speedometer reading mph in fairly big numbers, flanked by small fuel and coolant temperature gauges.

	The AM/FM/CD stereo is located behind a flap-like rectangular door on the dash. The buttons are small, but there are redundant controls just to the left of the steering wheel.		The AM/FM/CD stereo is located behind a flap-like rectangular door on the dash. The buttons are small, but there are redundant controls just to the left of the steering wheel.
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	The power top moves up and down easily and latches over the windshield. There's a glass rear window with defroster, and also an aero windscreen behind the seats to reduce buffeting when the top is down.		The power top moves up and down easily and latches over the windshield. There's a glass rear window with defroster, and also an aero windscreen behind the seats to reduce buffeting when the top is down.

	The leather bucket seats are beautifully comfortable, with one inch more shoulder room than before. The three-spoke leather steering wheel is perfect. There are mesh storage pockets in the doors but no glove box. There's a new small storage compartment between the seats, giving the cabin minimal storage, a slight improvement from virtually nonexistent.		The leather bucket seats are beautifully comfortable, with one inch more shoulder room than before. The three-spoke leather steering wheel is perfect. There are mesh storage pockets in the doors but no glove box. There's a new small storage compartment between the seats, giving the cabin minimal storage, a slight improvement from virtually nonexistent.

	==Exterior==		==Exterior==

MQuan: /* Performance and Handling */

2006-10-03T18:31:43Z

Performance and Handling

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	==Performance and Handling==		==Performance and Handling==
	[[image:s2000_engine.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|'''[[Honda]]'s F20C 2.0L engine''']]		[[image:s2000_engine.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|'''[[Honda]]'s F20C 2.0L engine''']]
	There have been a number of careful refinements to the S2000's design, in particular to the handling, starting with the easy things: the 17-inch [[wheels]]. Less visible, the frame is stiffer and the [[suspension]] is firmer in the front and softer in the rear than most sports cars. It's smoother in the rough stuff than the [Nissan 350Z], which isn't bad itself. No rattles or thumps, and it follows the contour of the road without softening or neutralizing it. It has kart-like quickness and uncanny steering thanks to its wider [[tires]] and stiff suspension.		There have been a number of careful refinements to the S2000's design, in particular to the handling, starting with the easy things: the 17-inch [[wheels]]. Less visible, the frame is stiffer and the [[suspension]] is firmer in the front and softer in the rear than most sports cars. It's smoother in the rough stuff than the [[Nissan 350Z]], which isn't bad itself. No rattles or thumps, and it follows the contour of the road without softening or neutralizing it. It has kart-like quickness and uncanny steering thanks to its wider [[tires]] and stiff suspension.

	The engine is improved now, it's stroked to 2.2 liters from the older 2.0L engine, and makes the same 240 [[hp\|horsepower]] but delivers more torque, 162 foot-pounds versus 153, at a lower rpm: 6500 rpm instead of an impossibly peaky 7500. So it's got a broader power band and is more friendly to drive, thus easier to drive fast. It's a better car. But, like the Viper SRT/10, it may be better but it's a lot less visceral. There's an electric motor quality to the S2000’s power, like a Japanese super-bike: no punch in the back, just a sense that with enough forward gears, one might keep accelerating indefinitely.		The engine is improved now, it's stroked to 2.2 liters from the older 2.0L engine, and makes the same 240 [[hp\|horsepower]] but delivers more torque, 162 foot-pounds versus 153, at a lower rpm: 6500 rpm instead of an impossibly peaky 7500. So it's got a broader power band and is more friendly to drive, thus easier to drive fast. It's a better car. But, like the Viper SRT/10, it may be better but it's a lot less visceral. There's an electric motor quality to the S2000’s power, like a Japanese super-bike: no punch in the back, just a sense that with enough forward gears, one might keep accelerating indefinitely.

MQuan: /* Exterior */

2006-10-03T18:31:05Z

Exterior

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	==Exterior==		==Exterior==
	For its basically small dimensions, it has the look of a bigger classic roadster. That's because of the long hood, which is a result of the engine being located behind the centerline of the front axle for better balance and handling. This design also leads to a striking short rear deck.		For its basically small dimensions, it has the look of a bigger classic roadster. That's because of the long hood, which is a result of the engine being located behind the centerline of the front [[axle]] for better balance and handling. This design also leads to a striking short rear deck.

	The nose has been tweaked in the 2005 model with a softer bumper, and the new triple-beam HID headlights freshen it and make it look more contemporary. But the S2000's visual appeal still doesn't match its mechanical credentials. It looks a little slab-sided and plain compared to some other sports cars, in particular the radical BMW Z4, but the upside to that is more protection for the driver. The new 17-inch wheels are 10-spoke alloys, and they are gorgeous, framed nicely in the front by the flared fenders.		The nose has been tweaked in the 2005 model with a softer bumper, and the new triple-beam HID headlights freshen it and make it look more contemporary. But the S2000's visual appeal still doesn't match its mechanical credentials. It looks a little slab-sided and plain compared to some other sports cars, in particular the radical [[BMW Z4]], but the upside to that is more protection for the driver. The new 17-inch [[wheels]] are 10-spoke alloys, and they are gorgeous, framed nicely in the front by the flared fenders.

	==Styles and Options==		==Styles and Options==