Especificaciones y análisis del Honda S2000
Power
241HP
Torque
208Nm
Consumption
10l/100
Emissions
236g/km
0-100 km/h
6.2s
Top Speed
240km/h
Weight
1320kg
Price
44,000€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
160 L
50 L
177 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Honda S2000 2.0 VTEC · 241 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The Honda S2000 is not just a car, it's a statement of principles. Born to celebrate Honda's 50th anniversary, this roadster is the embodiment of passion for engineering and pure driving. A rear-wheel-drive two-seater with an engine that begs to be pushed to the limit, an ode to a golden era of motorsport that awakens deep emotions from the very first moment.
Driving experience
Driving an S2000 is a visceral experience. The real magic happens when the tachometer needle surpasses 6000 rpm and the VTEC system unleashes an addictive, metallic howl that pushes you to 8300 rpm. The feel of the six-speed manual gearbox is short, precise, and mechanical, a delight with every shift. The steering is incredibly direct, communicating every texture of the asphalt, while the chassis, with its perfect weight distribution, invites you to dance in every corner. It's a pure, unfiltered connection between driver and machine.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is timeless and functional. The proportions are those of a classic roadster: a very long hood housing its longitudinal engine, a set-back cockpit, and a short, muscular rear. There are no superfluous adornments; every line has an aerodynamic and aesthetic purpose. It's an athletic and elegant silhouette that, even decades later, still turns heads and conveys a sense of speed and agility even when stationary.
Technology and features
The crown jewel is its F20C engine, an engineering masterpiece that once held the record for specific power output for a naturally aspirated production engine. With 241 horsepower extracted from just two liters, its VTEC technology, forged pistons, and stratospheric redline were science fiction for its time. Added to this is a high-rigidity X-bone central frame, double-wishbone suspension on all four wheels, and a perfect 50/50 weight distribution—technologies inherited directly from racing.
Competition
In its time, it faced high-caliber rivals like the Porsche Boxster or the BMW Z4. However, the S2000 offered a unique and more radical proposition. While the Boxster focused on the balance of its mid-engine and the Z4 on greater comfort, the Honda was the purist of the group, the most demanding, and the one that offered sensations closest to a race car. The Mazda MX-5 shared its lightweight roadster philosophy but played in a lower league in terms of power and pure performance.
Conclusion
The Honda S2000 is much more than a sports car; it's a legend, a future classic that represents the zenith of a way of understanding the automobile that will never return. It's a machine that demands skill and attention but rewards with one of the purest and most exciting driving experiences one can find. A tribute to engineering and the joy of driving that will forever endure in the hearts of true enthusiasts.