Is the Honda S2000 AP1 a good car?
There has been no shortage of words written about the Honda S2000 on the internet. In fact, when a RRR request came in from Ryan in the ATL for his new-to-him 2000 AP1 S2K, my first thought was, “Why? It’s been done to death.” Okay, that’s a total lie. My first thought was “ Hell yes. When and where? ” You see, the S2K and I have a bit of history.
What was the second year of production for the Honda S2000?
Changes were modest for the S2000’s second year of production, with the addition of a digital clock on the radio, a standard wind deflector, and Spa Yellow Pearl as an available paint color. The latter proved to be wildly popular: 2154 of the 9942 cars produced that for 2001 were finished in Spa Yellow.
What’s the difference between a 2006 and 2007 Honda S2000?
Cosmetically, the upholstery pattern changed on the seats, and for the first time, the S2000 got one of the Miata’s most recognizable features: a set of four headrest speakers. With the exception of a new red and black upholstery color on Grand Prix White S2000s, there’s no change between the 2006 and 2007 model year.
What did the Honda S2000 suspension arraignment do?
The arrangement kept the S2000’s center of gravity low, helping to centralize the mass of the entire vehicle and allowing for maximum response to driver inputs. Honda referred to the suspension arraignment as “in-wheel,” a setup shared with the original NSX, which was on sale in the U.S. until 2005.
When did the first Honda S2000 come out?
The first S2000 design, which lasted from 1999 to 2003, was given the chassis designation “AP1.” The AP1 was powered by the 2.0-liter F20C inline four-cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. Honda introduced a new-generation model in 2004 with the designation “AP2.” This time, the S2000 was produced in Suzuka, Japan.
What kind of steering system does a Honda S2000 have?
Notable changes from the standard model include variable gear ratio steering (VGS), a steering system that continuously changes steering ratio based upon vehicle speed and steering angle to provide improved handling, it was the first system of its kind to be incorporated into a car.
Cosmetically, the upholstery pattern changed on the seats, and for the first time, the S2000 got one of the Miata’s most recognizable features: a set of four headrest speakers. With the exception of a new red and black upholstery color on Grand Prix White S2000s, there’s no change between the 2006 and 2007 model year.
How much weight does a Honda S2000 CR have?
Net weight savings without the additional hardtop came to 41 kg (90 lb) relative to the standard model. The engine in the S2000 CR was unchanged from the standard trim. Shigeru Uehara, the designer of the S2000, stated that the CR was positioned between the Type S and a hypothetical Type R.