2018 Honda s2000 320hp turbo
 

Looks like things are heating up as Honda will show the 2nd gen s2k concept at the September LA auto show. At 320hp with turbos this thing looks promising if it can retain or even weigh less than its original.

Revived Honda S2000 May Get 320 HP Twin-Charged Inline-Four

Crossing my fingers that they reveal it in September. Ive been lightweight thinking about getting back into an S2k, even if they release a new one in a couple years the older ones will always command that respect like the older NSX's.

Ive never understood the popularity of this car. I know honda makes some of the best motors on the planet but this thing is ugly as sin. Sorry not trying to hurt any feelings I've just never been a fan of this car. I've seen some heavily modded versions that look mean as hell but stock they're in the same category, in my mind, as a miata (aesthetically speaking )

Yea they are both convertibles so I get why it would be dropped in the same category. The new Miata looks more S2k than the older ones do, but they are still smaller in comparison. The S2k has those classic lines and long sloping hood, the body lines are more FD RX7 than Miata. Personally I loved the open top experience factored in with 9k redlines, razor sharp handling and great drivetrain it was a fun car to have. Not for everyone though.

The cars in that post look like they are ten years old, not modern in the least in terms of styling. Rather benign. And that turbo four doesn't jive with my impressions of the original S2K. They take a platform and rebirth it without any of the potential it should have.

new s2k... looking forward to it! :rock:

*GASP!!!* *Runs to bathroom crying*

C&D is the ONLY mainstream magazine with the rumor mill credentials of a 12 year old lying drunk kid.

There are a couple modded black ones around where I work with big wings. I dig em'

But not even close to the Z!

coming from an s2k to my nismo 370z, I can say that I would trade this car in on day 1 for a new s2k. The s2k was hands down the BEST handling car I've ever driven, even before the suspension mods. Far less body roll, More comfortable seating position, better visibility and for whatever reason, it was easier getting out of my s2k with the cusco cage than my z.

Yea ive seen heavily modded ones that look great but bone stock is what i was talking about. It just leaves a lot to be desired imo. AgainI was just talking about looks not performance

This is good news and I can't wait to see the next S2K. I was a fan of the first generation car, and would've been an S2K driver had I not been a huge Z car fanboy. The interior was too cramped for my taste, but it was certainly a blast to drive. I'm actually more excited about the new S2K than the next Supra.

and Im actually more excited about the S2K than the Next Z

hey you cant say that about miatas in this miata forum:mad:





there really is a lot of sk2 and miata posts in this place :)

ive never understood the popularity of torque converter based AT on a sports car. Sorry not trying to hurt any feelings I've just never been a fan of torque converters on any car especially sports cars. I've seen some heavily modded versions that look mean as hell but with AT they're in the same category, in my mind, boring as a corolla (dynamically speaking )

Can't wait to see the real deal...

Awesome paragraph adaptation you busted there eh Kenchan :rofl2:

:iagree:

Wait. Are you quoting and agreeing with nomodsjk or Kenchan?

Oh yeah. With nomodsjk! I looked like Kenchans copied paragraph. :rofl2:

I love S2k's (particularly the 2.2L ones) The handling is awesome, the cockpit "fits" like a glove, and the understated design will probably still look good another 30 years from now.

As for a new one, I hope they don't stray from the original recipe.

I'm sure it will stay true to the original with a touch of modern.

The S2K is not my cup of tea per se. But ugh... I don't understand how people don't understand why people would LOVE a free revving high Rpm fun small lightweight sports car. Honestly, I would've rather owned an RX8 over a S2k if I were looking for that type of car. But an S2K is a logical choice for fans of them...

:ugh: sort of like a lawn mower engine

Should have added a turbo from day one

lol'ed at RX8 reference. u dont know wat ur talking about. dey reved high and slow..
ur AT variant was a faking joke.


s2k's rev high, actually pretty fast. quite fast if u know how to drive MT.

As a previous s2k owner the s2k isn't exactly a torque monster either lol At times I rev to 9k on the s2k feels like I'm going no where. I drove a friends rx8 the are actually similar, as you have to ring out the rpms to get the thing going. But I felt the rx8 was a lot smoother and didn't sound like it was going to blow up at 9k rpm like the s2k.

Ive owned an S2k and also drove a friends RX8 and I agree its smooth as butter and it also has a very similar power band. But the way the S2k delivers power is just more exciting and has more character than the RX8. Love the RX8 though and they can be had for DIRT cheap right now.

There are so few cars I have such little respect for as an RX-8. That was a failure on so many levels. Who signed off on that? Its like the person who said "ok, lets run with that" had no idea what a vehicle is, let alone a sports car, and by God a platform with an RX history.

A buddy of mine got one back in High School when they first came out - yeah, one of those kids whose mom buys them a $40k sports car and then they fail their drivers test and can't drive it for a few weeks. It was the automatic RX8...so slow. I believe the manuals were a bit faster and the later year model's were better, but man did everyone crap all over that car.

The ONLY thing going for it, albeit a HUGE one, was the chassis. So underpowered they were sued. A 1.3L(Equivelant Wankel size) that gulps fuel with no turbo to the tune of an optimistic 16MPG driven moderately. All kinds of electrical issues. You had to let the car run a while to turn if off properly...wtf? What else?

Edit: Yet SOMEHOW it won the huge majority of test against the 350's of the day because it "had a back seat" and was better in traffic....Rag editors are on meth. *edit Edit...Despite losing every conceivable metric in performasnce. Not by "Well that could have gone either way", no butchered it, to the point of my cat could have tested against the 8 in my 350 and murdered it. It has backseats so that negates everything. Cant park the farking thing without flodding it IF you have enough gas to attempt to start it.

So wait... this thing is gonna be turbosupercharged?

Jeremy Clarkson seem to like the rx8 when he did a review in Top Gear, actually stated the rx8 was the best drivers car for that year when he reviewed it...I don't think he would say the same on a hyundai:rolleyes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5FNjyaLfC8

They didn't rev slow ... you're just bias. I wasn't referring to the AT rx8. The manual is NOT slow. 60 in about 6 seconds. Torque isn't there but I think Mazda makes a better balanced car in the corners then most. It's my preference. I personally agree with Clifford as it needed a turbo. But the Rx 8 is a perfect manual in terms of feel. I like manuals in slower cars. It makes them more fun. Cars that I can get to 100 and beyond very fast. I prefer paddles as its quicker to respond when maneuvering. U like Honda's, I like Mazda's. I'd buy a miata over an S2K Too.

You feel more inertia in an open top car. Your sensations are augmented by how your senses as they receive more direct feedback. Nothing is muffled out in a open top

Those ARE the old S2Ks. They haven't introduced the new one yet.

The new mx5 I would take over a s2k in heartbeat also...dam I was even thinking about trading in my z for the new RF mx5 but the lack of power will make me miss my z. But that thing is sex as F**k. If mazda made a mazdaspeed mx5 RF at 250hp turbo than I'm in.

I like the white photoshop, looks like the nsx/s2k mash up but more modern.

2018 Honda S2000 Price | 2017 Auto Review

Oh Im very aware of that episode. Disappointed the Genesis Coupe 13+ never ran on that show, with its common ability to make right turns it should have been a welcomed relief.

as a previous G37 owner... I absolutely hate Genesis Coupes. I feel hyundai just ripped off everything G37. Even down to the exhaust note.

edit: oh... you own a... genesis coupe... my bad lol.

why didn't you go G37? completely curious, not trying to talk sh*t

Not everything. A good example of that is its design has a common trait of cars made in the 21st Century such as working Navigation, phone interface, real leather, more power and torque and warranty that goes and goes. No, not everything thank goodness.

I tried it, honestly felt under powered, and the cabin and tech were from 2007 in 2013...and way too much coin for that. it was comfy though.

Edit, I said 2007, sorry, tech from '03.