Track Focused S2000 Takes On Supercharged FR-S

Track-Focused Fun

It might not be the most powerful thing on the planet, but what the Toyota FR-S lacks in power it makes up for in fun. Especially when it's been built to conquer the track, as is the case with Speed Academy's FR-S. And since this Canadian outfit also owns a built S2000, why not pit one against the other at the track, as they do in this video? 

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Square Setup

Adding to the intrigue here is the fact that both cars feature similar modifications. That includes the same exact tire setup - square 255 Continental ExtremeContact Sports at all four corners. 

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Power Up Top

The FR-S and its FA20 mill have been upgraded with a Jackson Racing supercharger and Tomei exhaust that helps boost output to 270 horsepower at the wheels. Much of that power is limited to the higher rev range, however. 

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Slight Disadvantage

The S2000 is at a bit of a disadvantage here, however, with a lesser 220 hp at the wheels. But of course, there is more to a track car than just outright raw power. 

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Upgrades Galore

Both cars are equipped with a host of suspension upgrades. The S2000 has received Eibach Multi-Pro R2 coilovers and sway bars, Stoptech brakes, Buddy Club USA hardened suspension bushings, an APR Performance rear wing, CR front lip, and a C3 Composites front splitter. 

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Going Fast(er)

The FR-S has been fortified with a KW suspension setup, adjustable rear lower control arms, AP Racing brakes, a Driveway Labs splitter and diffuser, and a Voltex Swan Neck wing. 

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Drag Racing

This battle kicks off with (what else?) a drag race. Despite the FR-S's 50 wheel hp advantage, the results are actually pretty close. The Toyota does pull away at the end thanks to its power band. 

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Fill the Gaps

Things get a little more serious out on the track, where our S2000 driver doesn't help himself by missing a gear right off the bat. But he quickly makes up ground in the corners with some later braking. 

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Seesaw Battle

Soon, our S2000 is right on the FR-S's tail, despite its major power disadvantage. The Toyota gains ground on the straights but loses it quickly to the more aggressively-geared Honda in the twisties. 

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Rematch?

Ultimately, these two machines prove to be well matched. Now, we'd just like to see a rematch, this time with a bit more power added to the S2000. Because if they were evenly matched in that regard, we don't think this would even be a contest.

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