what would speed have to do with breaking in the engine? I mean going 30 at 4000 rpms is the same as going 70 at 4000 rpms isnt it?

 

I've never heard of a speed limit during the first 600 mi, only an RPM limit (+/- 5500).

I find it very hard to believe that everybody who got a new S2000 stayed under 50 mph and didn't drive on the freeway for 3 tanks of gas...

 

I suprisingly stayed under 50 mph for the first 800 miles. I did read the manual also.

I think that was about @ 2500-3000 rpm in sixth gear ? I dont remember. Than after that I went to 3500 rpm for about 100 more miles on freeway and 4000 rpm for 100 more miles, then 4500 rpm .. then 5000rpm 100 miles each.

after that I started ripping through gears ..

 

honestly, Even thou I own an s2k. If I bought a brand new one, it would be extremely difficult not to romp on it. I believe id go insane not being able todo a 1st gear 9000rpm rip err 8000rpm rip

 

Dedicate a little extra time, and take back roads all the way. Problem solved.


JonasM

 

My SLK 55 AMG manual told me to keep it down to about 4 or 5krpm for the first 2000 or 3000miles! And to keep it below 100mph...

 

Fascinating, Captain. Don't see how this applies to the S2K, though.

 

Your car would be doing 4000rpm at 75 mph in sixth gear, this is well under the recommended 5000 rpm limit during break in. Can you keep it under 75?

 

Take twice as long and drive Hwy 1, instead of 5 or 101 and it won't be a problem. This will ensure that you vary the speed and run through the gears and should be a blast with the top up or down.

 

Awesome drive!! Two words- SUN SCREEN.