What kind of car is a Honda S2000?
A while ago I had a Boxster S (Box from here on Honda S2000 refered to as S) on loan for four days and gave it a good “test” on around 300 miles of favorite twisty roads. The following is a comparison against the Honda S2000 that I owned at the time.
Which is better the Honda S2000 or the Boxster?
Both REALLY liked the Boxster and said it would be a car they’d consider buying. But after the S2000 both also said they prefered the Honda for its more raw roadster approach, even though the S2000 is slightly slower in a straight line both guys said it felt faster to them and slightly more agile around bends.
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.
Is the Ferrari S2000 a good car to drive?
Sure it makes a nice noise and is better than most other cars I’ve driven (short of the S2000 and Ferrari 355) but its not in the same league as the S. If you like a refined ride the Box will be good and it definitely sound nice, burbling along at low speeds.
Prices are rising rapidly, jumping 30 percent over the last five years for perfect, low-mileage stock examples. Honda’s rear-wheel-drive, two-seat S500, S600, and S800 roadsters of the 1960s set the template for the S2000, which was first manufactured alongside the NSX supercar at Honda’s Takanezawa plant in Tochigi, Japan.
What’s the steering ratio on a Honda S2000?
Honda added a rear body brace under the tonneau cover for additional chassis rigidity. Honda also quickened the steering ratio from 14.9 to 13.8:1, lowered the shifter half an inch for shorter throws and 10 percent more effort, and replaced the shift knob with an aluminum ball.
What kind of coilover does a Honda S2000 have?
There are more than 30 brands selling coilovers for the Honda S2000, including Öhlins, which is currently the hot setup, and according to Chang it’s hard to find a car with a stock suspension. Coilovers allow you to fine tune the roadster’s ride height and most have adjustable compression settings.
How much does a Honda S2000 engine rebuild cost?
S2000 engine rebuild can cost $9000 “As they age it’s normal for these engines to consume quite a bit of oil,” Chang says. “I’ve seen healthy engine consume a quart every 3000 miles. Blowby is common and many guys install catch cans.”