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Rendered Speculation: 2010 Honda S2000 replacement

Posted Jul 7th 2008 8:58AM

The Honda S2000 has been on the US market since 1999, and although it's long in the tooth, the rev-happy two-seater still brings joy to drivers with its well-balanced RWD goodness. We're looking forward to an all-new S2000, and according to a few Japanese magazines, we can expect to see the S2K's replacement in 2010. One mag commissioned the above rendering, which incorporates clean, angular lines, similar to those found on recent concepts from Honda and Acura. The topless rendering also exhibits an improved rendition of the aesthetically questionable Honda grille, along with some US-centric chrome rims.

The next generation S2000 is rumored to be powered by a choice of four- or six-cylinder engines, with the four still packing 2.4 liters, but producing around 250 hp, and the a larger 3.5-liter unit putting out around 350 ponies. While a modestly enhanced 2.4 makes sense as the base engine, we're unsure if a larger, heavier V6 is a good call for a vehicle that prides itself on its 50/50 weight distribution and 8,300 rpm redline. Adding a turbocharger would help to keep weight issues at bay, while still providing the added pop enthusiasts crave.

[Source: Carscoop]
source (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/07/rendered-speculation-2010-honda-s2000-replacement/)

I'm not liking the rendering...

Very different, and futuristic looking front end. The more I look at that pic, the more I like it. I'm sure Honda will soften the look when it is finally produced, although I could be wrong.

Love it... Just put normal wheels on it instead of this monsterocity, and its good to go. However I dont believe a 6 cylinder engine will be an option. The S2000 is not meant to be a muscle car.

whatever they do, just please keep the weight down... 50/50, 280hp & under 2800 lbs Yum..

Giant grill and wheel arches? How original.
Just keep the design like the current one (which IMO is timeless) and just touch it up. I am so scared of anythign out of a Honda design studio right now.

Does EVERY new sports car coming out these days have to look like a 350Z?

I'll believe it when I see it. Honda hasn't even released it's NSX successor yet, and now there is already talk of an S2K replacement? Originally the S2K was meant to be a limited edition vehicle and was supposed to be out of production, yet it's still in limited production.

When I see Honda confirm an S2K successor, then I'll discuss it.

Ill wait till i see the production version before i pass judgement.

Honda needs to put the 4 cylinder Turbo VTEC engine they are using in the Acura RDX into the next S2000. They need to compete with the Sky RL and Soltice GXP which both offer direct injection 2.0 Turbo engines putting out 260hp. I drove a Sky RL, and although I couldn't quite fit being 6'2" it had the perfect amount of power.

http://images.importtuner.com/features/0605it_02z+Acura_RDX+Engine_View.jpg

Um, what's with all the inaccuracies in this article? The S2000 engine only had 2L and 2.2L displacements, didn't it? Also, the 8300 peak rpm was with the original 2L model. It dropped to 7800 with the 2.2, as it made the same peak power. Lots of people complained about that.

I agree with previous posters that what Honda really needs to do is keep weight low. While I'd love it to remain a naturally aspirated 4cyl, if Honda wants power up, it's gotta go with the turbo. The Lancer Evo's 4B11T doesn't weigh much more than the S2000's 2.2L, to put it in perspective, and obviously has huge performance gains.

no it was 9000 rpm with the 2.0 liter, it dropped to 8300 with the 2.2 liter. This looks a lot better than the G37

gengar is correct that peak hp @ 8300RPM for AP1 and 7800RPM for AP2.

EVO weight in at ~3500lbs while the S2k weight in at ~ 2850lbs. That is 650lbs more than the S2k.

i never understood why we debate as to how an artist impression rendering looks...

here's my rendered speculation of the 2010 S2000.
http://www.chevroncarsblog.com/images/photos/drawing-robert-racer_lg.jpg

and where is this source of the "rumor"? OMG, the interwebz? no wai.

here's my rendered speculation of the 2010 S2000.
http://www.chevroncarsblog.com/images/photos/drawing-robert-racer_lg.jpg

Now this is the work of a future design center employee. :D