The Gasman

new s2000 coupe followed by convertible.

cbehney

Feels like most people are missing what I think is the OP's main idea - that 1) we complain about the S2000 not being dramatically upgraded, but 2) the fact that it hasn't been means everyone driving an S2000 has essentially the newest, current version, therefore 3) no one has to feel like there's a newer better S2000 out there and they don't have it, and 4) that's part of its appeal and makes places like S2Ki more coherent etc. I.e., you may wish the S had been upgraded, but you're reaping some benefits from the fact it hasn't been. (Definitely just my interpretation.)

gomarlins3

I get what the OP was asking/saying, but I have so somewhat disagree. I like to see improvements as a product grows in age. Now I will say that the S was ahead of it's competitors when it came out, but has since been passed. It is still a very nice car and it's nice that it's rare (in my area at least), but more HP would be nice (many add boost) and heated seats, adjustable steering column, etc. would also be nice. I don't want a plush convertable, but a few options would be nice for those that want some more comfort.

Vik2000

Not upgrading does make our model newer, but that's just a selfish way to think. I still want Honda to keep moving instead of sleeping.

asiliat

The mystique of the S has definitely worn off a bit for the average joe. When it was first reviewed that 240 hp was available under the bonnet, everyone was cheering. Now, 237 hp just doesn't sound all that special, especially when a Golf GTI + chip gets at least that much, plus they have way more torque.

So if a new S replacement comes, with heaps of horses, while retaining the current handling characteristics and ideology of what we drive today, then I think our passion will be lessened somewhat and everyone will lust after the new car.

Quite frankly, I'm more than happy w/ 237. That's the most HP I've ever owned.

Diablo99V

^ You know technically its always being 237 and not 240. The power has not chaged just the way its measured. Only the torque was increased with the increase in liters for the U.S. 04 model.

ace123

^^
but still the F22C usually dynos ~10whp more than the F20C... it seems like there was a slight improvement, but i think honda underrated the F22C and/or the F20C would have been hit harder by the new standard and dropped ~10-15hp by the new definition instead of "3." it would have been bad for the s2000 to drop to 225hp, even if it still put down 200. IMO, not maintaining 240 crank hp was lame, but that's their decision, not mine.

Dr. WOT

My recipe: take the highest tune version of their current 3.5 v6, and put in as far back as it will go in the smallest lightest chassis they can wrap around it. Styling should be an evolution of the current design. Done & done.

duboseq

Or make it direct injection with iVetec. Would'nt this boost the hp/tq numbers?

Vik2000

we've got plenty of power. I dynoed yesterday it was pretty crazy when it hit vtak!



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