2000 Honda S2000

The Honda S2000 is a roadster that was manufactured by the Japanese based Honda Motor Company. It was launched in April 1999 and was created to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary.  The S2000 is named for its engine displacement of 2 L, or 2000 cc's (cubic centimeters). The S2000 was introduced in 1999 for the 2000 model and was given the chassis designation of AP1.  It featured a front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout with power being delivered by a F20C inline 4 cylinder DOHC-VTEC engine producing 240 hp. The engine is backed by a six-speed manual transmission and Torsen limited slip differential.



It features a rigid X-bone frame which Honda claims improves the vehicle's rigidity and collision safety. The hood was made out of aluminum to save weight and the car had a 50:50 weight distribution. A 50:50 weight distribution keeps the amount of weight put to the ground the same for each tire, vastly improving its handling.  The compact and lightweight engine is mounted entirely behind the front axle, to keep more weight towards the center of the vehicle in an effort to keep a 50:50 weight distribution. The Honda S2000 is the common man's import sports car. It's affordable and fun to drive mostly due to all of the design efforts Honda put into handling. The car really is a modern sports car.