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2008 Honda S2000 Pricing Starts at $34,300

2008 Honda S2000 Elevates Sports Car Formula with Tightly-focused CR 'Club Racer' Edition

Track-oriented S2000 CR expands lineup; minor updates enhance all models

The 2008 Honda S2000 represents the purest expression of Honda fun-to-drive DNA wîth 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 and also feel equally at home on a racetrack, this concept further evolves wîth the addition of a club racer-inspired S2000 CR to the 2008 Honda lineup.
The S2000 CR introduces more track-oriented suspension settings, aerodynamic-enhancing bodywork, a removable hardtop, higher rigidity and reduced weight to the S2000 formula. The added 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.
'Open track days and club racing events have rapidly gained popularity as new racing venues and dedicated organizations make track time increasingly more attainable,' said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 'The S2000 CR is designed as the ideal car to drive to the track, drive at the track and drive home from the track wîth minimal fuss.'
As a quintessential roadster-style sports car, the S2000 is a performance icon for the Honda brand that combines racetrack-inspired performance wîth everyday usability. The front engine, rear-wheel-drive S2000 rewards driving enthusiasts wîth a potent 2.2-liter, 16-valve DOHC VTEC® 4-cylinder engine and a precise, short-throw 6-speed manual transmission, along wîth 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 §teering and a torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential.
The S2000 comes wîth 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 wîth 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 §teering 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 wîth load limiters and automatic tensioning system, roll bar hoops and reinforced windshield posts. For pedestrian safety, the hood hinges and windshield-wiper pivots are designed to collapse and help minimize the severity of a head injury to a pedestrian.

2008 S2000 CR to Make Racing Debut at the '25 Hours of Thunderhill' Severe Endurance Race

Honda Hosts Largest Gathering of S2000s in History Nearly five-hundred S2000 roadsters and their owners attend the Honda S2000 Homecoming