RedMx5,

RZ350? That showing your age.

Whole reason I am asking is that I can get out of trouble easily in traffic at around 3500rpm in the NA. I know all too much about keep the Rs up to generate power. Sometime the lag can be a pain in the rear if you have to make a quick left or cut in and out of traffic. I drive a diesel truck, I don't want the S to take off like that. I have never driven the S2000. Looks like I am a lucky owner of one after all. We'll know in 2 weeks. If its just 20 percent faster then(not top speed or 0-60)the miata, then I am happy. I am talking butt dyno. I don't care much about #s or 0-60 time.

 

[QUOTE=look 171,Jan 31 2007, 05:00 AM]RedMx5,

RZ350?

 

I've found that my S is substantially more torquey below 6k compared to my previous 1.6 NA and 1.8 NB. 2l and a cam profile that falls off after 5k will do that :-)

 

Exactly!

Take a look at the torque output of traditional "performance" roadsters.

The Fiat 2000 Spider made about 90 ft.lbs. of torque, while the legendary Alfa Spider peaked out around 110 ft.lbs. The new MX5 makes around 140 ft.lbs. of torque. The big difference with the S2000 is the engine speed at which the torque is produced. The S2000 engine makes it's typical 2l torque at higher revs. This means less low end torque in exchange for greater horsepower (and performance). The S2000 is actually has much better low end torque than conventional high reving (AKA race tuned) motors, thanks to VTEC.