Thursday, January 31, 2008

Honda S2000

The 2008 S2000 is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 6-Spd MT to the CR A/C 6-Spd MT.

Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.2-liter, I4, 237-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2008 6-Spd MT is a carryover from 2007. The CR A/C 6-Spd MT is all-new for 2008.


S2000
• 237-hp, 2.2-liter, VTECR 4-cylinder engine (SAE net)
• Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
• Torque-sensing limited-slip differential
• Drive-by-WireT throttle system
• Vehicle Stability AssistT (VSAR) with traction control
• 17-inch alloy wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE050 tires
• Dual front airbags
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Electrically powered soft top
• Glass rear window with defroster
• High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights
• Power windows
• Cruise control
• AM/FM/CD audio system with 8 speakers
• Digital instrument panel
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

S2000 CR additions or replacements
• Quicker steering ratio (13.8:1 vs. 14.9:1)
• Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires
• Firmer springs, dampers and suspension bushings
• Stiffer stabilizer bars (front and rear)
• Rear body brace
• Unique exhaust silencer
• Fully functional aerodynamic spoilers (front and rear)
• Body-colored roll-bar cowlings
• Clear marker lights
• Removable hardtop
• Tachometer with peak-power indicator
• Air conditioning/audio system (available)

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