Well some people's dyno numbers are significantly higher than others...I'm talking about a 20 hp difference at the wheels.

 

I am absolutly certain that all S2000's are not equal, to what degree is the question.

its not just the driver, some engines my be a lil more powerfull, duh and one may have a more balanced crank, slightly of course but they are out there and that means there is a slower one out there.

 

I have had no problems letting the clutch out controlled at around 4K to 5K RPM (aka not dumped) and getting low 14 second quarters at Woodburn, OR. While I have not dragged my new S2000, I did this for quite a long time in the 2000. The key is to not let it bog down after you let it out, keep the peddle down. I think a lot of people who try launching at lower RPM are letting their foot off the accelerator.

 

It's natural for there to be some variation in performance. It's not JUST the driver, the car also plays a part. Of course, my S2000 is the fastest...but that's also because it's red...

And I disagree with feathering the clutch on hard launches. And I don't think that changes with a 'charged engine. Dropping it is hands down the fastest way to get off the line, let the tires spin very briefly until they hook up and away you go. It's not difficult...

 

Keep in mind...the S2000 isn't made for dragging either, lots of people forget that. The impressive part is that it can do so well dragging when not intended for it.

 

intent or no intent, no cars are made specifically for dragging. they're made for driving. if you say better suited for dragging or handling or whatever, yes. if i have a high performing car, i'll drag it, track it, cruise in it. and we know a lot of people who love stop light action in the s2000 and do it well. a lot of people track it, race it and do well also.

so since all s2000s are not created equal, what's the dyno range for engine performance?

 

Greg,

Droping the clutch is the fastest ONLY if the tires spin, that what I meant anyway.

 

It is unfortunate that this topic depends heavily on surface conditions and temperature. Many of the road tests on this car have been performed on very sticky tracks, so the 8000 range was all but necessary, but under normal conditions the stook can get that magic little bit of wheel spin at 6000. Of note, I don't suggest you EVER let your clutch out slowly at over 5000 rpm, you are just going to fry it, good launch or not. Rev it to 6000 & side step it, if it bogs, rev it to 6500...etc. Surface is all important here. Just my experience. And oh yeah, everyone knows that the SILVER cars are the fastest...hehe.

Andrew

 

I'll have to agree with that one..even though i don't know to really drive it yet, mine's silver too so it must be fast!

 

Side note: The best time I can produce dragging with the top down was 14.7 exactly 3 times in a row.