From the January 2023 issue car and driver.
The Honda S2000 was overseen by Honda Chief Engineer Shigeru Uehara (father of the original Acura NSX and Integra Type R, and of two cars that embodied Japanese performance in the 90s). is a two-seater roadster described as "your car". dreams. "
There's an undeniable joy in revving an early S2000 to the 8900 rpm redline, but leaning towards a well-maintained second-generation model with improved low-end torque and refined suspension. Among the early cars, his 2002 to 2003 model is the best, with an upgraded transmission and interior, and a glass rear his window.
problem area
Like any high-revving engine, the S2000 has to deal with some wear. The inspection of the S2000 should cover the condition of the wheel bearings, transmission synchros and soft top. Have a professional check your retainer for cracks. The second generation of his S2000 (especially his 2006-2009 model) can sometimes show bubbles and cracks along the dashboard, and some run into problems with the transmission popping out of gear. The S2000 has long been a popular platform for street and racing mods. That's why it's important to get all the service records you can and have a good technician on hand to try out whatever you're considering. The good news is that the aftermarket has kept his S2000 parts and mods in good shape, and Honda still offers replacement parts.
worth
The days of the sub-$10,000 S2000 seem to be over. At the time of this writing, the auction website Bring a Trailer has not recorded any sales of him under $20,000 in 2022.
Right now, the most desirable S2000 is a 2008-09 CR brand new, and only a handful of BaT's have topped $100,000 in the past few years. Otherwise, expect him to land somewhere between $20,000 and $75,000, with the low-mileage 2nd generation heading toward the high end of that range.
engine
At the heart of the S2000 is the naturally aspirated inline 4. On an early car (2000–03, or AP1 when you talk about the chassis code) the 2.0 liter made 240 horsepower at 8300 rpm and the ridiculous he made just 153 lb-ft of torque at 7500 rpm.
To fatten up the low end, later models (2004–09, or AP2) increased displacement to 2.2 liters and reconfigured the VTEC cam profile. Redline dropped to 8000. Horsepower remained at 240, but peak power occurred 500 rpm earlier. Torque climbed to a slightly useful 162 lb-ft at 6500 rpm.
recent sales
2002 Honda S2000 (July 2022)
Price: $25,800 Mileage: 28,000 Miles
2006 Honda S2000 (May 2022)
Price: $45,600 Mileage: 7000
2008 Honda S2000CR (September 2022)
Price: $125,000 Mileage: 6000 Miles
(Bring a Trailer Sales.)
2004 Honda S2000
240 hp 2.2 liter inline 4, 2866 lbs
Test results
60 mph: 5.5 seconds
100 mph: 14.0 seconds
1/4 mile: 14.0 seconds @ 100 mph
Top speed: 150 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 163 feet
Loadholding, 300' skid pad: 0.88 g
From C/D, July 2004. Acceleration times follow the old rollout rule of 3 mph.
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