Finally Official - 2009 last year for S2000
01-26-2009, 09:16 AM
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The time has finally come.
01/26/2009 - TORRANCE, Calif. -
The 2009 Honda S2000 will be the final model year produced of the award-winning roadster, Honda announced today. First introduced in 1999 for the 2000 model year, the S2000 helped define its segment with class-leading handling, engine technology and value. Originally envisioned as a limited-edition tribute to Honda's 50th anniversary, S2000 production was extended in response to customer demand and critical acclaim.
"The S2000 is a sports car designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "It raised the bar for all future roadsters, and it's already considered a classic by many Honda fans."
As a true sports car that can serve as a practical and fun daily driver yet feel equally at home on a racetrack, this concept further evolved with a club racer-inspired S2000 CR trim, first offered in the 2008 model year. The S2000 has been honored with multiple awards through the years, including four appearances on Car and Driver Magazine's coveted "10-Best" list.
The S2000 is sold in 64 countries around the world with cumulative world-wide sales of over 110,000 since its introduction in 1999. Over 65,000 S2000s have been sold in the United States since 1999.
The 2009 Honda S2000 will be the final model year produced of the award-winning roadster, Honda announced today. First introduced in 1999 for the 2000 model year, the S2000 helped define its segment with class-leading handling, engine technology and value. Originally envisioned as a limited-edition tribute to Honda's 50th anniversary, S2000 production was extended in response to customer demand and critical acclaim.
"The S2000 is a sports car designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "It raised the bar for all future roadsters, and it's already considered a classic by many Honda fans."
As a true sports car that can serve as a practical and fun daily driver yet feel equally at home on a racetrack, this concept further evolved with a club racer-inspired S2000 CR trim, first offered in the 2008 model year. The S2000 has been honored with multiple awards through the years, including four appearances on Car and Driver Magazine's coveted "10-Best" list.
The S2000 is sold in 64 countries around the world with cumulative world-wide sales of over 110,000 since its introduction in 1999. Over 65,000 S2000s have been sold in the United States since 1999.
01-26-2009, 09:33 AM
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With over 65,000 produced, there shouldn't be any shortages of spare parts for years to come. In a past life I owned a '93 RX-7 twin turbo. No more than 10,000 of those ever came into the U.S.A. That car suffered from severe drivability problems, and because of the rotary engine design, tended to fail emissions tests in many states. (In 2001, I lived in Massachusetts, and the emissions test ended up costing me over $600 in compliance attempts before qualifying for a two year waiver). Our S2000 is a reliable delight to own.
Years of great motoring ahead for current S2000 owners. Let's not shed too many tears, and let us hope that a demand factor develops in the future - I am not averse to owning a collectible.
Years of great motoring ahead for current S2000 owners. Let's not shed too many tears, and let us hope that a demand factor develops in the future - I am not averse to owning a collectible.
