10/01/2003 -
Introduction
Overview
The Honda S2000 is a high-performance, 2-seat, open-topped roadster with an advanced front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car configuration. Introduced in 2000 as a commemoration of Honda's 50th anniversary, ...
10/01/2003 -
The 2004 S2000 engine has been re-designed and
displacement
increased by 0.2 liters through lengthening the stroke of piston
travel. The 2.2-liter, DOHC VTEC 4-cylinder engine produces 240
horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque while meet...
10/01/2003 -
Body
The S2000 is an open-topped, two-seat roadster, designed
for
enthusiast drivers. The S2000 uses steel body construction with
the
exception of the hood, which is aluminum. The S2000 body and
interior
also incorporate clas...
10/01/2003 -
Interior
As with the S2000's exterior, the central design theme of the
roadster's interior is performance. Honda engineers designed
the
interior to contribute to what they call an "interfusion" between the
driver and the car.
The conc...
10/01/2003 -
Chassis
Overview
A front-engine/rear-wheel-drive configuration is used for the
S2000. This "classic" layout is widely regarded for its excellent
handling characteristics and direct, linear response to control
inputs from steerin...
10/01/2003 -
Powertrain
Overview
The S2000 powertrain uses a front-engine/rear-wheel-drive
layout.
The longitudinally mounted engine is mated to a 6-speed,
close-ratio
manual transmission. A propeller shaft carries the output of the
tran...
10/01/2003 -
S2000 Engine Design
Honda engineers designed the S2000 to achieve an ideal
50/50
weight distribution, a low yaw moment and a low center of
gravity.
They accomplished this by placing the engine and drivetrain as
far
back in th...
10/01/2003 -
Introduction
Overview
The Honda S2000 is a high-performance, 2-seat,
open-topped
roadster with an advanced front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports
car
configuration. Introduced in 2000 as a commemoration of
Honda's 50th...
10/01/2003 -
Body
The S2000 is an open-topped, two-seat roadster, designed
for
enthusiast drivers. The S2000 uses steel body construction with
the
exception of the hood, which is aluminum. The S2000 body and
interior
also incorporate clas...
10/01/2003 -
Interior
As with the S2000's exterior, the central design theme of the
roadster's interior is performance. Honda engineers designed
the
interior to contribute to what they call an "interfusion" between the
driver and the car.
...
10/01/2003 -
Chassis
Overview
A front-engine/rear-wheel-drive configuration is used for the
S2000. This "classic" layout is widely regarded for its excellent
handling characteristics and direct, linear response to control
inputs from steerin...
10/01/2003 -
Powertrain
Overview
The S2000 powertrain uses a front-engine/rear-wheel-drive
layout.
The longitudinally mounted engine is mated to a 6-speed,
close-ratio
manual transmission. A propeller shaft carries the output of the
tran...
09/23/2003 -
The vehicle that introduced American consumers to gasoline-electric hybrid technology, the Honda Insight remains the most fuel-efficient EPA-rated automobile on the road. The Insight debuted Honda's innovative Integrated Motor Assist (IM...
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09/23/2003 - The vehicle that introduced American consumers to gasoline-electric hybrid technology, the Honda Insight remains the most fuel-efficient EPA-rated automobile on the road. The Insight debuted Honda's innovative Integrated Motor Assist (IM...
09/22/2003 - Model Transmission MSRP EPA City/Hwy. CR-V LX 2WD 4-Speed Automati...