Honda S2000: PH Buying Guide - Pistonheads.com
For starters, UK S2000 s came with a 240hp 2. 0-litre naturally aspirated engine that revs to 9,000rpm, offering 0-62mph in 6. 2 seconds and 150mph. This was the most powerful naturally aspirated engine on power-per-litre when launched and its high-revving nature is key to its appeal as peak power doesn't arrive till 8,300rpm. For some this frenetic delivery was the reason to buy, but for others the Honda's rev-hungry motor missed the broader spread of power offered by the Porsche and BMW. In the UK, all S2000s are AP1 models with the 2. 0-litre engine, while the USA switched to AP2 cars with a 2. 2-litre motor. Earlier in the S2000's life, Honda modified the suspension with stiffer springs, softer anti-roll bars and new dampers to give the car more forgiving handling. I loved mine, it was a hoot to drive when you were in the mood - they are generally very solid and reliable and personally if I were looking at the lower end of the market I would be buying on condition and service history/care rather than the... Source: www.pistonheads.com
