|
Price |
|
$34,300 |
Production |
|
-- |
|
Engine |
2.2
liter inline-4 |
Weight |
-- |
|
Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
162
lb-ft @ 6800 rpm |
|
HP |
237
hp @ 7800 rpm |
HP/Weight |
-- |
|
HP/Liter |
107.7 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
-- |
|
0-62 mph |
-- |
Top Speed |
-- |
(from Honda Press
Release) The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)
for the 2008 Honda S2000 starts at $34,300, plus destination and
handling charges, when the vehicle goes on sale today, announced
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. The 2008 S2000 MSRP reflects a $50
increase compared to 2007 prices.
The MSRP* for the
newly-introduced S2000 CR starts at $36,300, plus destination and
handling charges. The S2000 CR enhances the S2000 with more
track-oriented suspension settings, aerodynamic-enhancing bodywork,
a removable aluminum hardtop that replaces the convertible soft top,
higher rigidity and reduced weight. The S2000 CR equipped with air
conditioning and an AM/FM/CD audio system is available for the MSRP*
of $37,300, plus destination and handling charges.
The S2000 represents the
purest expression of Honda fun-to-drive DNA with its 2-seat,
open-topped roadster configuration and sophisticated front-engine,
rear-wheel-drive platform. As a true sports car that can serve as a
practical and fun daily driver that can also feel equally at home on
a racetrack, the 2008 S2000 further evolves with the addition of a
club racer-inspired S2000 CR. The added S2000 CR features are
designed to appeal to enthusiasts who enjoy open track day events
and also provide a more ideal starting point for racers who modify
the S2000 for competition in club racing events.
The front engine, rear-wheel-drive S2000 rewards driving enthusiasts
with a potent 2.2-liter, 16-valve DOHC VTEC 4-cylinder engine and a
precise, short-throw 6-speed manual transmission, along with
tenacious handling and an ideal 50/50 weight balance.
The renowned
high-revving engine delivers 237 horsepower at 7800 rpm and 162
lb-ft. of torque at 6800 rpm. Perfectly complementing the engine's
high-output characteristic is a compact, longitudinally-mounted,
close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission that features a direct
linkage for precise shifting and quick throws. Additional
performance features include a front and rear double wishbone
suspension, electric power steering and a torque-sensing
limited-slip rear differential.
The S2000 comes with
17-inch aluminum alloy wheels (new wheel design for 2008), ABS and
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), also known as electronic stability
control. While VSA serves to effectively enhance driver control
during acceleration, braking, and cornering, the system can be
disabled with the touch of a button when conditions warrant. Air
conditioning and an AM/FM/CD audio system are standard equipment on
the S2000, optional on the S2000 CR for weight savings.
New for 2008, the S2000
has revised spring and damper tuning that subtly influences steering
feel and high speed vehicle behavior. The instrument panel has a
revised meter design for the fuel and temperature gauges, adding to
the aesthetics of the display. Specifically, the fuel and
temperature meters now reside along the arc formed by the tachometer
instead of a semi-circle configuration below and to the right of the
tachometer. Also, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) has been
added.
The S2000 has dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) for the
driver and passenger, three-point seat belts with load limiters and
automatic tensioning system, and roll bar.
