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In the 90s, a song was often played on the radio, in which the following words sounded: "I bought myself a Honda, Honda ...". So if you decide to swing at a Honda car, but not just any one, but a Honda S2000, sincerely shake hands - the choice was made correctly! Let's plunge into history.

The S2000 is dedicated to Honda's 50th anniversary. It is a sports car, which was produced for 10 years, from 1999 to 2009. It became a continuation (and very successful!) Of the S series roadsters - models 500, 600, 800. It was subjected to restyling only once - in 2003. The entire range of Honda.

Exterior

The external update that affected the Honda S2000 and which acquired the factory name AP2 is almost no different from the previous model. Responsible designer of the sports department of the company, Shigeru Uhara, was well aware that a sharp change in the appearance of a car could only harm her. But despite this, the car received brand new rear and front bumpers.

Also, changes were made to the front and rear optical light-amplifying system, which acquired LED content. The shapes of the pipes have been changed exhaust system, which received an oval design, and also changed the shape of the rear spoiler, which is conveniently located in the luggage compartment. Generally speaking, the car of 2003 differs in nominal changes in the direction of sports qualities.

This is partly noticeable in the shape of the nose of the car and the headlights. Thanks to the use of brand new front lamps, in which three light sources were installed, the luminous flux was increased. The strong HID projector beam has found its place between the bend lamp and the high beam lamp. The bodywork of the car was made entirely of steel, except for the hood, which was made of aluminum.

With its precise proportions, the car is elegant and muscular. The chiselled and sharp lines speak for the superb dynamism of the roadster. With the help of a short front overhang, a rather low bonnet line and widely spaced wheels, the car gets an aggressive look.

The side of the car is still impressive. The shape of the door panels was changed, with the help of which it was possible to increase the free space in the elbows and shoulders of passengers sitting in front by 20 mm. The side gives the feeling that the car is designed to cut through the air currents. This is partly true, because the Honda S2000 has good aerodynamic performance.

The embossings that are visible on the doors and side of the car give it more originality and agility. Rear-view mirrors are painted to match the entire vehicle. The soft roof of the roadster folds and unfolds within 6 seconds using an electric drive. The hardtop will only be offered as an option. The rear end of the Honda S2000 also features a re-shaped rear bumper and a pair of oval chrome exhaust tips.

The new lighting is represented by the presence of LED lighting technology, which significantly improves the brightness and speed of switching on the lamps, which are covered with a transparent bulb. A little deeper, the rear fog lamp has found its place, near which there is a turn signal lamp in a reflective housing.

On the edge were combined parking lights brake signal / signal. Also, on the edge of the car, side marker LED lamps in a reflective housing found their places. All this makes the roadster more dynamic. Thanks to the small size of the car, it turned out to minimize the weight and increase the maneuverability of the roadster.

Interior

If we talk about the interior of the Honda S2000, then there were minor changes. For example, on the first generation of the car, there were red seats, but now they are painted in a combined color (red and black). On the console, installed in the center, a chrome insert has found its place. Previously, there was an outdated audio system, now it has been changed to a newer, progressive one.

These changes also affected the climate system. The headrests of the seats have got additional speakers, which has given the sound quality improved and it became more comfortable listening, even with the roof open. When you get behind the wheel of a Honda S2000 from Japan, you feel the inherent spirit of a sports car. The cockpit only confirms this.

It is also noticeable in the low seating position, high doors, the central tunnel and the minimalist interior of the sports car. When designing the interior design, the design team of the company tried to reflect the true sporty style in it. This is evident in the simple, clean lines, the digital instrument panel, which is put on racing cars, the control levers located near the steering wheel - all this reminds of the world of competition and speed.

Designing the semi-circular digital instrument cluster, the engineering staff was inspired by the images of prestigious Formula 1 races. Until the ignition is turned on, the instrument panel is a dark space, but it is illuminated by orange light as soon as the key in the ignition is turned. The spectrum of the engine speed sensor is numbered up to 10,000 rpm, and the red zone ranges from 9,000 to 10,000.

Near the steering wheel, a red button "Engine Start" has found its place, which starts power unit cars. The seats have a comfortable anatomical shape and well-developed support with integrated headrests that follow the shape of the individual roll bars. These seats can firmly hold the passengers sitting on them, even during sharp maneuvers. As a choice, the buyer will have access to two interior colors - red and black.

Special attention was paid to the quality of the materials used for the upholstery of the panels and seats inside the car. Realizing that the interior of the car with an open roof will be exposed to the sun, finishing materials were used taking into account their resistance to ultraviolet radiation. There is also a new compartment for the safety of small things between the seats and a pair of cup holders, which can be closed using a sliding cover.

On the steering wheel there is already the well-known corporate logo of the Japanese company. The updated panel also allowed the clock to be set. As a separate option, you can install a hard top, which will allow you to save yourself from the cold in winter. The size of the luggage compartment is not so large and is equal to only 152 liters of usable space, but do not forget for what reason and why they buy cars of this class.

Specifications

Power unit

Eats a similar strong power unit of about 14 liters of fuel. At low values \u200b\u200bof the tachometer, the pickup is not surprising, but everything changes after reaching the arrow values \u200b\u200bfrom 4,000 to 9,000 rpm. Complete set with automatic transmission no gear shifting was provided. Almost impeccable handling is provided by the presence of widely spaced wheels, a rigid body and the operation of the stability control system.

It is worth noting that at first you will have to get used to the lightning-fast steering, where the reaction is very quick. Thanks to the update, the 2.0-liter power unit was discontinued and replaced by an improved 2.2-liter petrol engine.

He possesses the presence of 237 or 242 horse power. The old 6-speed manual transmission was also slightly changed - the first 4 gears were made shorter, which made it possible to accelerate the car faster, and the last two were lengthened.

Chassis

Reconfigured after update rear suspension, which added rigidity, which made it possible to improve the behavior of the car, which began to behave more predictably when a sharp turn... It was based on a strong, but at the same time, lightweight aluminum frame, which has an X-shape, integrated into the body.

In front and behind there is an independent hodovka - two lever and multi-link system. Steering is carried out by means of a built-in electric booster with disc brakes on all wheels (front ventilated), which are equipped with an ABS system.

Overall dimensions

Despite the fact that the wheelbase has remained the same (2,400 mm), the body itself has become 16 mm smaller (before it was 4,133, and now 4,1117 mm). The height of the car has grown by 18 mm (it used to be 1 270, and now it is 1 288 mm). The machine measures 1,750 mm in width. The wheels are no longer installed with a diameter of 16 inches, but 17 with branded tires of the world famous company Bridgestone RE-050.

Crash test

Price and configuration

In 2004, the Honda S2000 was slightly modified. The changes mainly affected the interior of the already magnificent appearance. As for the cost, this vehicle with low mileage (up to 50 thousand) can be purchased today for 25-30 thousand US dollars.

Pros and cons

Pros of the car

• Nice appearance of the car;
• Stylish yet sporty lines;
• Application of LED lamps;
• Wide and large wheels;
• The roof can be folded and opened;
• Stylish and sporty interior;
• Improved quality of materials used;
• Sports, comfortable seatingwith good lateral support;
• Interesting dashboard;
• Strong powertrains;
• Good gearbox;
• Build quality;
• High-revving motor.

Cons of the car

• The interior gets a little dated over time, given the application of modern trends in the latest cars;
• Small volume of the luggage compartment;
• Tall people will not be very comfortable;
• Car cost.

Summing up

In the end, I would like to say that despite not a large-scale update, the Honda S2000 has become better. This affected, first of all, the exterior of the car, some sharp lines appeared, new lighting technology, both bumpers changed. The inside is also much better. This affected the quality of the materials used, the quality of the assembly itself.

The dashboard is more pleasant to look at, and the seats have good lateral support and a confident shape with working head restraints. The motor has now become more voluminous, but consumption has not greatly affected it. He is also practical and does his job well. A new redesigned manual gearbox allows for faster acceleration.

Good suspension is not satisfactory, and steering will allow you to fully control the situation on the road. The Honda S2000 is still designed for two people and has little luggage compartment... However, do not forget for what purpose this car was created - it is a sporty character with elegant practicality and comfort. This car takes its rightful place in the line of Japanese cars.

Honda S2000 photo

Here is another "samurai" of the mid-2000s on my test. Like the Honda roadster alone (someone will remember the Toyota MR2, but this is a different league) fought against hordes of European competitors. For some time, the model was even available for order from Russian dealers of the brand. Our price for S2000 in 2003 was about $ 55,000. Cheaper, of course, than or. On the other hand, a Russian was not used to buying an impractical car of a “people's” brand for a price, and sales of new roadsters were in the tens.

"Gray" imports were a little more cheerful, especially since the car was famous among the people. His appearance in several films played a significant role. I must say, Honda looked equally good in the image of the car of the main villain in Fast and the Furious, and in the role of the four-wheeled accessory of the glamorous bitch in Heartbreakers.

Alive, the roadster incomprehensibly combines classic proportions with a design that has never been outdated until now. The silhouette of the body with an elongated front end and a slightly inclined windshield is another variation on the theme of the classic English sports cars of the 60s, beloved by the Japanese. Tapered optics, Lexus IS-style taillights and a double-barreled muffler are a tribute to the fashion of the early 2000s.

Bright blue, chic 18-inch "shoe", "full of holes" hood and trunk made of unpainted carbon fiber - attributes of tuning. Now finding a stock S2000 is not an easy task. As well as finding a car with neat modifications that do not pervert the whole essence of the Japanese masterpiece. I seem to have succeeded. All together it looks harmonious and relevant even now. Do not compare with contemporaries S2000, which in any case look through the prism of nostalgia and respect for past merits.

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Inside

With a minimal number of buttons and switches, the interior of the roadster does not look like an alien from the 90s. The feeling that you are in a modern car in basic configuration, where the owner decided not to pay extra for a multimedia system with an analogue of iDrive. But the design was secondary during the development, a trivial task was solved - "to leave only the most necessary for an active drive."

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The Japanese decided that for this there were enough hard seats with integrated head restraints, a small three-spoke steering wheel and a "mechanics" lever with a metal knob. The eye only clings to the red engine start button to the left of the steering wheel and digital panel devices. Even the radio tape recorder is bashfully removed behind a metallized panel with a model index (hello Audi TT!). A number of additional tuning instruments only complete the picture of racing minimalism.

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You can't find fault with the build quality. By the way, roadsters were not assembled by the conveyor method - a significant part of the operations were carried out at individual work stations. Ergonomically, everything is verified to a solid "five". Even with a complete lack of steering adjustment, finding the optimal fit is not a problem.

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Practicality was clearly not a priority, so the pockets in the doors are just a convention, but there are two lockable glove compartments between the seats. The trunk volume is only 160 liters. It is good that things did not come to extreme asceticism, and the Japanese left the necessary set of electric drives, air conditioning and, most importantly, an automatically retractable roof. At one time, the S2000 movement was a speed champion. Roadster roof folds in 6 seconds ... Let it stay there, because we have to go for a walk.

In move

But before you turn the ignition key and press the red call-out button "Start", I suggest you savor specifications Japanese. In this regard, the S2000 is true to the classics. Rear-wheel drive, low center of gravity and front-engined layout with engine shifted behind the front axle to achieve ideal weight distribution. Sounds great, although there is nothing new here - the recipe has been known for a long time.

But Honda is not used to building mundane sports cars. The S2000 has an ace up its sleeve. More precisely, under the hood. Meet the F22C1 - one of the most forced serial aspirated engines in history. Without any turbines, superchargers and electric motors with a volume of 2.2 liters, the engine produces 243 purebred atmospheric "horses". Not without, of course, Honda's proprietary i-VTEC system, which here regulates both the phases and the valve lift.

Now you can go ... Only you won't be able to relax. Do you want an active drive? Be kind enough to click the gears as often as possible. The short-travel lever of the six-speed "mechanics" with the cooling metal of the knob will help you. After all, the engine really "comes to life" where other motors have had a red zone for a long time - after 7,000 the most interesting begins. Do not be shy, do not be afraid, do not spare the motor - and then there will be everything: a sea of \u200b\u200bpower, and an avalanche of torque, and an absolutely stunning soundtrack. The owner says that the handling of the restyled model (namely, this is in our hands) was made much more compromise compared to the original. The steering wheel is lighter, the reactions to too abrupt steering wheel movements are softer. Well, for sure everything is so, but after the "civilian" car, Honda feels like the most dangerous beast. It was elementary to go into a skid: I sharply peregassed, sharply turned, abruptly dropped the gas ... Fuh, perhaps, without training on the track I would not actively ride it. By the way, thanks in large part to the "heavy" nature of the chassis, it is almost impossible to find an S2000 that has not been in an accident.

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With the roof down, you can forget about what acoustic comfort is after a speed of 60 kilometers per hour. Wind in your mug, and I'm spitting! If you want to hear what the passenger is shouting at you, stop. With the top up, interestingly, the noise is even greater. For those who like to listen not only to the duet of the engine and exhaust, but also to aesthetes who do not accept appearance fabric hood, a hardtop was offered for a surcharge. But with or without it, fans remembered the S2000 just like that - compact, nimble, without any measure forced and ready at any moment to pull the nerves of eminent Europeans.

Purchase history

“Our” Japanese roadster has an interesting fate. Restyled model of 2004 release spent most of its life in Ufa. The then gray S2000 came to Bashkiria in 2008 straight from Texas with a range of 5 thousand kilometers and in perfect condition. The first owner owned the car for 4 years. I drove a little and carefully, but once I gave my favorite toy into inexperienced hands, something terrible happened. The accident was not serious, the roadster was restored, simultaneously changing the gray color to the blue color, and ... put on a joke for almost two years.

In 2012, the roadster changed ownership, but not registration. The next owner approached the issue of ownership as responsibly as possible. First, the Honda was repainted again, this time in a bright blue color, at the same time correcting the shortcomings of the previous painting. Secondly, the technical flaws, inevitable when operating a sports car in russian conditions, and also added numerous tuning "chips":

• seibon Carbon hood and trunk
• front bumper lip from Club Racer version
• helical suspension BC Racing
• upper struts (front / rear) Ultra Racing
• 6-point bolster Ultra Racing
• spacer instead of 70 mm Invidia catalyst
• catback Feel "s by Honda
• veilside carbon lip spoiler
• new GU and subwoofer in the trunk

In this form, the roadster was put up for sale. The reason is that the owner is tired of limiting his habitat only to the central streets of Ufa. And then Nikolai appeared in the life of Honda, who in the fall of 2014 thought about buying summer car... The S2000 simply had no alternatives. The two reviewed copies of St. Petersburg did not impress with the state, moreover, they were in a pre-styling version. And here is 51 thousand mileage, decent condition, a bunch of competent tuning and a fair price of 700,000 rubles.

I wanted to buy it for a long time, but all the time something stopped me. And then, one fine day, after killing a green toad and not listening to my wife cursing me, I decided that if not now, then never, got on a plane and flew after her ...

Nikolay, owner

Repairs

Work on the roadster was in full swing almost immediately upon the arrival of the car on an auto transporter in St. Petersburg. In addition to the banal replacement of little things like steering tips, there were more interesting tasks. The first owner, in the process of recovering from the accident, installed the front optics from the Japanese version of the S2000, which frankly did not shine at all where our native technical regulations attribute. Everything has been fixed with Hella components. It turned out even better than in the standard version.

The next item was the modification of the multimedia system. The non-original radio tape recorder completely refused to follow the commands of the control panel located to the left of the steering wheel. Having bought the necessary electronic unit, Nikolay returned all standard features to the system.

Tuning

The roadster was primarily built with a "ring" sharpening. The list of improvements is appropriate:

• set of front Proma brakes (6-piston calipers ТМ 6.355, composite brake discs 330 × 32 mm, adapters, reinforced Goodridge hose)
• brake pads Ferodo Racing DS2500 "in a circle"
• engine radiator with new fans, additional oil cooler and Mishimoto hoses, a sump plate was welded into the oil pan
• armored clutch hose Spoon Sports
• engine damper Ingalls Engineering
• dunlop Direzza Z2 Star Spec tires 225/45 front, 255/40 rear
• wheels RAYS CE28N R17
• additional defi sensors (oil pressure, fuel pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature, exhaust temperature, vacuum in the intake manifold)

Exploitation

The mileage is currently 54 thousand kilometers. Operation around the city is naturally gentle. Nikolay tries to throw out all the adrenaline at the circuit, where Honda feels like a fish in water.

Costs:

• OSAGO - 12,000 rubles
• TO - with an oil change every 5,000 km - 10,000 rubles. Idemitsu Zepro Racing 5W-40 SN Oil
• renovo soft roof care kit (enough for two times) - 4,000 rubles
• fuel consumption in the urban cycle - 25 l / 100 km
• fuel consumption on the highway - 10 l / 100 km
• combined fuel consumption - 13 l / 100 km with dynamic driving
• gasoline - AI-98

Plans

In the near future, the replacement of the front bumper, which was not very well restored after an accident, is changed, the place for the rear license plate mountings is changed and the elements of the rear-view mirrors are replaced with analogues from the European version.

Model history

Honda decided to celebrate its half-century anniversary with the release of a new uncompromising sports car, which would be a worthy company for the flagship NSX. The gift began to be prepared ahead of time, and in 1995 the SSM (Sport Study Model) concept car was presented. The rear-wheel drive roadster with a fabric roof, equipped with a petrol two-liter "four", attracted the public, and the model was given the green light. The serial version appeared in 1999. The roadster retained all the technical features of the prototype, but the exterior was redesigned by designer Shigeru Uehara. The novelty was named S2000 for a reason. This emphasized the historical connection with the Honda roadsters of the 60s - the S500, S600 and S800. The first generation, which received the factory designation "AP1", rolled off the assembly line at the Takanezawa plant. The roadster was driven by a two-liter aspirated gasoline engine with a phenomenal level of boost. From a liter of displacement without any pressurization, it was possible to remove about 125 hp. The power of the record-breaking motor was 237-250 hp. depending on the sales market. The sports car was completed exclusively with six-speed "mechanics". Acceleration to "hundreds" was 6.2 seconds.

The compact rear-wheel drive Honda S2000 roadster was first introduced in 1995 as the SSM (Sport Study Model) concept, and the world premiere of the model took place in April 1999 to coincide with Honda Motor's 50th anniversary.

With its name S2000, the car pays tribute to the S500, S600 and S800 roadsters produced in the sixties, and the figure indicates the displacement of the engine, the power of which, depending on the region of supply, ranges from 240 to 250 hp.

This four-cylinder DOHC-VTEC engine of the F20C family has won the title of the most high-performance 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine in the world. On the first generation Honda S2000 roadster (AP1), it is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a Torsen limited slip differential.

In 2001, the car underwent a restyling, during which the engineers reconfigured the suspension, and the plastic rear window was replaced with a glass unit with an anti-icing function. The radio was updated in the cabin, and a clock appeared on the center console. Externally, the Honda S2000 remains almost unchanged, with the exception of retouched headlights.

The first generation model was produced until 2003 at the Takanezawa plant in conjunction with the Insight hybrid. And the production of the second generation roadster (AP2), which started in 2004, was moved to the Suzuka plant.

The new Honda S 2000 again received a modified suspension, and externally it can be recognized by 17-inch wheels, different bumpers and exhaust pipes, as well as redesigned lighting equipment. dimensions remained the same: the length of the roadster is 4,133 mm, the width is 1,750, the height is 1,270, the wheelbase is 2,400 mm, and the weight has grown to 1,286 kg (16 kg more than its predecessor).

In the American market, the Honda S2000 (AP2) received an upgraded F22C1 engine, the displacement of which was increased to 2.2 liters, and the peak torque increased to 220 Nm. True, the power remained at the same level. From zero to hundreds, such a roadster accelerates in 5.7 seconds, and its maximum speed reaches 240 km / h.

Honda S2000 Club Racer

At the 2007 New York Auto Show, the Honda S2000 Club Racer special version of the track-oriented roadster premiered. The car received a stiffer suspension, new tires and an aerodynamic body kit that includes a front splitter, a modified rear bumper and a wing, which increases the level of downforce by up to 80% compared to the regular version.

In addition, instead of a fabric folding roof, the Honda S2000 Club Racer uses a lightweight removable aluminum top, and for the sake of weight reduction, the designers have removed from the car. spare wheel and air conditioner, which have become additional equipment. As a result, the weight of the model was reduced by 90 kg.

Other special versions of the Honda S2000

In the same 2007, a version of the Honda S200 Type S appeared, which is a modification of the Club Racer for the Japanese market with softer suspension settings, a fabric roof and other tires. A total of 100 of these machines were produced.

At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition was unveiled to mark the end of production of the model. This special edition features a rigid removable top, Grand Prix White paintwork, red leather interior and graphite-colored alloy wheels. Under the hood is a 240-horsepower two-liter VTEC engine.

Similar modification for the UK market was named GT Edition 100, where the number indicates the total circulation of the model.

Today you can buy a Honda S2000 in Russia only at secondary market... The price of a roadster varies on average from 600,000 to 1,000,000 rubles. There are not many offers, and tuning options for the model can cost significantly more.

Honda Photos S2000 CR

The S2000 was released to mark the company's 50th anniversary. The car is based on the conceptual design of the Honda SSM.

External appearance this car fully corresponds to the idea of \u200b\u200ba dream car: swept, with a huge hood and a powerful profile of wheel arches, low ground clearance, huge rims. Inside, attention is drawn primarily to the huge red Start Engine button, which starts the engine after turning the key in the ignition.

A convertible with a raised top always looks impressive and attractive. The awning is controlled by a servo mechanism, which is activated only in full static condition and with the parking brake lever raised. True, there is one caveat, the need to get out of the trunk and manually fit the lid covering the compartment where the roof itself is hidden.

The S2000 salon is executed in the best traditions of dream cars, where in its rightful places are: a small steering wheel with a leather rim, perforated pedals made in a purely sporty style, and a titanium gearshift knob.

On the dashboard, the red eye of the digital speedometer and the tachometer are highlighted, the orange divisions of which pulsate in time with the engine. The flexibility and consistency of the engine and 6-speed gearbox is so high that it can be easily done in third gear.

For better management and full control over the road, the creators made every effort. For example, instead of the traditional hydraulic, they equipped the S2000 with electric power steering. Maximizing engine lightening through the use of light alloys, composite materials and the latest plastics, they placed it near the center of the base, behind the front axle, thus achieving 50 percent axle weight distribution, thereby improving stability and handling. Powerful and lightweight, an X-frame with die-cast aluminum elements integrated into the body provides body rigidity. At the same time, the S2000 uses a lightweight progressive lightweight and compact suspension.

At the heart of the S2000 is Honda's latest technology advancement. The unit is an aluminum block, magnesium head, racing aluminum pistons and the latest generation of three-stage VTEC system. The two-liter 240-horsepower engine provides the Honda S2000 with an ardent temperament (acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in six seconds, top speed - 250 km / h). Honda engine S2000 - four-cylinder, sixteen-valve, has variable valve timing. Despite high power, the vehicle meets the 2000 environmental standards adopted in Europe and the USA.

Contrary to the assumption that such a high-revving engine will create discomfort at extremely low speeds, it behaves extremely docile. This is in no small part due to the very light pedals, precision brakes and unique gear shifting with literally millimeter-travel of the handle, reminiscent of a computer joystick.

Proceeding from the rule - everything that has been worked out conscientiously can be improved indefinitely, the specialists of the Giacuzzo tuning studio managed to bring small, but rather original and creative changes to the appearance of the S2000. For example, the production wheels have been replaced with striking and lightweight Emotion-Line wheels with a hand-polished surface. Giacuzzo offers an adjustable suspension for the Honda S2000 that allows the ground clearance in the range up to 60 mm. A simpler modification is to install new suspension springs that lower the roadster body by 35 mm.

Giacuzzo has also worked on the exhaust sound, which is the most important component of the image of a sports car. On the Honda S2000, Giacuzzo proposes to install a stainless steel muffler with two impressive 90 mm tailpipes, giving the "voice" of the roadster a pleasant sound for connoisseurs.

The 2003 model differs, first of all, by a slightly "corrected" appearance for the sake of sportiness - the shape of the front end and headlights has changed. Thanks to the use of new front lights with three light sources, the light output has been increased.

The redesigned rear bumper and two oval chrome tailpipes add visual dynamism to the roadster.

The door panel has been re-shaped to provide 20mm more elbow and shoulder space for the front passengers.

The S2000 now comes standard with a leather shift knob and polished aluminum trim for the sides of the headrests, audio system and center console. A new compartment for storing small items between the seats and two cup holders are closed by a sliding cover, the steering wheel is adorned with a branded emblem. Digital displays of devices became better readable, a clock appeared on the panel.

Sporty layout of a two-seater roadster with rear-wheel drive, a powerful two-liter VTEC engine with 240 hp. accelerates to "hundreds" in 6.2 seconds. and has a top speed of 241 km / h.

The use of new carbon synchronizers in all gears, which reduced wear, lighter weight and improved overall gearbox performance. The new clutch system provides smoother transmission of high torque from the engine to the wheels.

The S2000 now features 17-inch rims (instead of 16-inch on the previous model) with low-profile wheels for improved ride quality. bridgestone tires Potenza, who tenaciously hold on to the road on the most high speeds... At the same time, the front tires 205 / 55R16 were replaced by 215 / 45R17, and the rear tires 225 / 50R16 by 245 / 40R17.

Finally, new system ABS works even more effectively in situations where the degree of traction on the road surface changes instantly between different wheels.

In 2004, the S2000 also received a light update, which mostly affected the chassis. Commenting on this decision of the company, Honda experts referred to customer reviews, which characterized the S2000 as a car difficult and unsafe to drive. What made Honda tweak the chassis. For example, a softer rear suspension allows the rear wheels to cling to the asphalt longer, thanks to this, the roadster now rolls later and softer into a skid, its behavior has become more predictable.

And the increased rigidity of the body helps to preserve and even increase the driving pleasure: several additional cross-members between the side members in the engine compartment, spacers between the front spring supports and in the front wall of the trunk.

Honda S2000 since 2004 model year will be a different car. Safer and more predictable to operate.