The End Of The "S2000"

[VeilSide_S2000]

Honda's S2000 roadster is currently undergoing upgrades for its NEW model year. While a blast to drive on a racetrack or down a winding 2-lane highway, its relatively low torque, 153 lb-ft peaking at a lofty 7,500 rpm, makes getting off the line less than exhilarating.

What to do? Honda, usually willing to steadily improve it's few slow sellers, will update the S2000 this coming fall. its name will change to S2200 , in response to a reworked 2.2-L version of the spicy 4-cylinder. Reportedly the engine, still producing 240-hp ,won't rev quite as high as the 2.0-L in the current model, reducing some of it's "wow" factor, but more torque will come on lower down the rev range to make it more tractable for everyday driving. The 6-speed manual will be updated with modified gear ratios too, necessary to optimize the torquier engine. Also honda will soften up the suspension to improve ride and enhance handling on bumpy road surfaces. Other Changes include mildly updated front and rear fascias , new oval tailpipes, and a renewed interior, hopefully the red start button stays. (EXPECT THE NEW S2200 TO ARRIVE AT DEALERSHIPS THIS FALL!)

[jdms2000racer]

thats cool in a way because all of us wh own the origanal s 00-03 will have a rare relic but where did you find out that they are changing it because i would like to read the artical and how much faster will it be the our s?

[VeilSide_S2000]

I got the info from a magizine called "RPM Magazine" (In Canada) but if u have an e-mail i'll scan and send the article right to your e-mail

I think you will find the current facts to be different.............