Selected page of Honda 06 S2000
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| S2000 shown in Silverstone Metallic.
| The S2000s design is a reflection of a long,
distinguished heritage of racing success on the
worlds most demanding circuits. Weve collected
more than 70 Grand Prix victories in Formula
One racing and 65 wins in CART open-wheel
racing, and we won the IRLs triple crown in
2004. We believe the pressure of competition
makes our engineers better able to create smart,
innovative designs for our production vehicles.
And the 06 S2000 is a pure expression of our
pioneering spirit and our burning desire to win.
The value of life can be
measured by how many
times your soul has been
deeply stirred.
- Soichiro Honda
John Surtees raced his V-12
Formula One Honda to a
thrilling victory in the 1967
Monza Grand Prix. The win
marked the beginning of
Hondas legendary Formula
One success story.
Honda stunned the motorcycle
racing world in 1961, when
Mike The Bike Hailwood
piloted Honda racers to victory
at the Isle of Man, in both the
125cc and 250cc classes.
Mr. Honda poured
| S2000 shown in Sebring Silver Metallic.
Sometimes, numbers alone can tell a thrilling tale.The S2000s 2.2-liter engine produces power that
belies its displacement. Its also amazingly lightweight and compact, thanks to exact engineering
and advanced materials. The result is a high-revving powerplant making an impressive 237 hp and
162 lb.-ft. of torque. Take those forceful figures, factor in performance-oriented gearing, and the
S2000 driver is treated to driving exhilaration without comparison. Now, specs alone cant fully
portray on-the-pavement fun. But numbers just dont lie and they can even be poetry in motion.
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h o r s e p o w e r
The S2000 instrument
panel was designed for
quick reads at speed. As
that bright digital tach
arcs rapidly clockwise,
you get an advanced
lesson in acceleration.
And the harder you prod
the S2000 via its new
Drive-by-Wire Throttle
System,T the more you
realize this car was built
to be worked over. It just
loves the attention.
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The S2000s engine is lightweight, and
also surprisingly compact considering
how much power it puts out. This is
achieved with technology like a narrow
DOHC design with a space-efficient
silent-chain primary drive and geardriven secondary drive. The geared
drive also improves timing accuracy.
Hondas revolutionary variable valve timing
and lift electronic control (VTEC
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) technology
overcomes a longtime limitation of traditional
engine design. With VTEC, no compromises
have to be made between low- and high-rpm
performance. One cam lobe is tuned for lowend torque. Rev higher, and another lobe takes
over valve operation for a boost in high-end
horsepower. So whatever the engine speed,
power and efficiency are always optimized.
*Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. See your owners manual for details.
f o c u s e d
Give the irresistibly red start button a push, and youre only scratching the surface of
the S2000s similarities to a motorsports
| s t r i k i n g
b a l a n c e
Any racer will tell you. Quick laps are more about
consistent control than sheer power. So we tuned the
S2000s chassis and suspension to help grant its driver
complete command when the going gets curvy.
The monocoque body and high X-bone frame supply
torsional rigidity higher than that found in many
hardtopped sports cars. Then we increased rigidity further
with body reinforcements and a crossmember for supersharp handling and immediate, direct road feel. Gas-pressurized mono-tube shocks, coil springs and a pair of
stabilizer bars team up for superior road-holding in quick
corners, as well as improved ride comfort at any speed.
We positioned the lightweight
2.2-liter powerplant far back in
the engine bay, entirely behind
the front axle. Its part of our
efforts to optimize handling
by centralizing the mass of
the S2000, creating what our
tuning-obsessed engineers call
a low polar moment of inertia.
When combined with a remarkab
| c o n n e c t
If youve ever slipped inside a Formula One cockpit, the S2000s interior may feel vaguely familiar.
The gauges and controls are prominent and logically placed, creating an intuitive driver interface
thats intimate, yet comfortable. The newly redesigned high-bolstered perforated leather seats cradle
and brace you for quick maneuvers, while the powerful audio system with speakers in the roll bars
provides the ideal soundtrack for your road adventure. To help keep you an informed driver, an
exterior temperature indicator has been fitted to the instrument panel. Think of it as road telemetry.
The power convertible top is easy to
drop, and it has a glass rear window,
too. The acrylic aero screen keeps wind
buffeting in check. Driver and passenger
safety is aided by dual front airbags
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(SRS), roll bars and seat belts anchored
to the seat, floor and roll bar. And for
extra security, theres an Immobilizer
Theft-Deterrent System.
S2000 interior shown in Red and B
| Get a good grip on the sporty leatherwrapped shift knob and snap through the
S2000s six gears with firm, short throws.
The slick, tough carbon synchronizers
help smooth the way, and its gear
ratios are spaced to provide strong
acceleration in lower gears. Wind it out.
Make that 237-horsepower engine sing.
c o n t r o l
Take command of the S2000, and you complete its purpose. Power windows, mirrors and door locks with remote
entry ease your access. An easy-to-read instrument panel reports vital information. Stow your gear in the handy
center console and convenient door pockets. Beverage holders stand by. Adjust the electronically controlled air
conditioning to your ideal zone. Intuitively placed left-hand audio-system controls and steering wheel-mounted
cruise control keep you seamlessly connected even while under way. All systems go.
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The science of safety. Honda is taking safety engineering to new levels in
some of the worlds most sophisticated labs, like our R D center in Tochigi,
Japan. The worlds first indoor all-directional vehicle-to-vehicle crash-test facility,
it allows our engineers to crash-test vehicles at various speeds and impact angles.
In fact, several Honda models have received 5-star ratings from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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XM
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Satellite Radio 2
Blue Soft Top
Hardtop
Hardtop Storage Rack
Hardtop Storage Cover
8-Disc CD Changer
Ashtray
Cargo Net
Engine Block Heater
Titanium Shift Knob
Securit
| Engineering
Engine Type
In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head
Aluminum-Alloy
Fiber-Reinforced (FRM) Cylinder Walls
Displacement (cc)
2157
Horsepower rpm (SAE net, Rev 8/04)
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237 7800
Torque (lb.-ft. rpm)
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162 6800
Redline (rpm)
8000
Bore and Stroke (mm)
87.0 x 90.7
Compression Ratio
11.1:1
Valve Train
16-Valve DOHC VTEC
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Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
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Rear-Wheel Drive
CARB Emissions Rating
LEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
100,000-Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval
Transmission
6-Speed Manual Transmission
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.133, 2nd: 2.045, 3rd: 1.481, 4th: 1.161, 5th: 0.942, 6th: 0.763,
Reverse: 2.800, Final Drive: 4.100, Secondary Gear Reduction: 1.208
Torque-Sensing Limited-Slip Differential
Body/Suspension/Chassis
High X-Bone Monocoque Frame
Independent In-Wheel Double Wishbone
Suspension with Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)
26.5/25.4
Electric Power-Ass
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