2004 Honda S2000 vs. 2003 Honda S2000 - Changes as noted by Honda

Engine

2004

2.2-liter DOHC VTEC

2003

2.0-liter DOHC VTEC

Change/Notes

+ 0.2 liters, attributable to engine stroke change

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Horsepower

2004

240 @ 7800 rpm

2003

240 @ 8300 rpm

Change/Notes

+ 0 hp @ -500 rpm, same peak horsepower with overall powerband characteristics strengthened 4% to 10% between 1000 -8000 rpm

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Torque (lbs.-ft.)

2004

162 @ 6500 rpm

2003

153 @ 7500 rpm

Change/Notes

+8 lb.-ft. @ -1000 rpm with improved powerband characteristics strengthened between 4% and 10% between 1000-8000 rpm. Max torque increases 5%.

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Rev Limit (fuel cutoff)

2004

8200

2003

9000

Change/Notes

Piston travel configuration decreases rpm limit by 9% because of piston speed increase.

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Compression Ratio

2004

11.1:1

2003

11.0:1

Change/Notes

+0.1:1

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Transmission Ratios

2004

Reconfigured

2003

-

Change/Notes

Gears 1-4 = 4% lower for performance
Gear 5 = 1% lower
Gear 6 = 2% higher

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Wheels (inches)

2004

Front: 17x7
Rear: 17x8.5

2003

Front: 16x6.5
Rear: 16x7.5

Change/Notes

Front: + 1x0.5 (new wheel design)
Rear: + 1x1 (new wheel design)

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Tires

2004

Front: P215/45R17
Rear: P245/40R17

2003

Front: P205/55R16
Rear: P225/50R16

Change/Notes

Larger contact patch

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Springs

2004

New Tuning

2003

-

Change/Notes

Front: Increased spring rate 6.7%
Rear: Decreased spring rate 10%

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Shock Absorbers

2004

New Tuning

2003

-

Change/Notes

Tuned for new suspension settings

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Stabilizer Bars (mm)

2004

Front: 26.5x t4.5
Rear: 25.4 x t4.5

2003

Front: 26.5x t4.5
Rear: 27.2 x t4.5

Change/Notes

Front: Same
Rear: -1.8 x 0

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Ride Height

2004

Non-Load: 5.1
Full-Load: 4.2

2003

Non-Load: 5.1
Full-Load: 4.2

Change/Notes

No Change

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Aerodynamics

2004

Enhanced

2003

-

Change/Notes

5% improvement in Cd from new front bumper design

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Body Rigidity

2004

Enhanced

2003

-

Change/Notes

Rigidity increased

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Front Bumper

2004

Redesigned

2003

-

Change/Notes

New bumper and new triple-beam headlight designs

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Rear Bumper

2004

Redesigned

2003

-

Change/Notes

New bumper, triple beam LED taillights and oval exhaust tips designs

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Weight (lbs.)

2004

2835

2003

2811

Change/Notes

+24, attributable to body rigidity increase and new wheels and tires

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Exterior Dimensions
L x W x H (inches)

2004

162.2 x 68.9 x 50.0

2003

162.2 x 68.9 x 50.0

Change/Notes

0 x 0 x 0

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Shoulder Room (in.)

2004

50.7

2003

48.4

Change/Notes

+0.9 (20mm)

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Interior Console

2004

Redesigned

2003

-

Change/Notes

New console with two cupholders (+1) and storage compartment, new trim pieces

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Interior Doors

2004

Redesigned

2003

-

Change/Notes

Increased elbow and shoulder room, new speaker enclosures

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Steering Wheel

2004

Minor Update

2003

-

Change/Notes

New Honda Emblem

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Radio

2004

New Design

2003

-

Change/Notes

XM Satellite Radio available and optional headrest speakers added

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by TurboVtk
mantis good stuff, mantis will you consider waiting about 1 1/2 months more than your target date so we can buy together and possibly get better deals. Thus far best deal i was able to find is 30,495.00 let me know since we are in the same neck of the woods, now i just need to sell my02.

 

sounds good, i will be going with whoever offers me the best deal, are you driving the car from ganley to nyc? or shipped? if driving must be one fun trip, just make sure to take a passenger, i just went to fl on my02 and other for all the speeding i did it was boring. it took me 15hrs to get here though that was nice and fast. no tickets priceless.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Armyof1
Silverstone/Black
10/17/2003
$32,500

Have not been looking much at the speed at redline of each gear, I know i'm just a bit over 100 at the top of 4th, have not had a chance to get to the top of 5th yet.

 

Nice! haven't decided on delivery or pickup, but I'm sure that'll be clearer as it gets closer to March. All the way to FL?

 

Ft. lauderdale, took me 16.5 hours to go and 15.3 to come back. What color mantis.

 

edited my post with the speed at redline all the way to the end of fifth gear!!! check 'em out

 

humh that is interesting, so then you are in 6th gear for approx. 30-35 miles humh, i like the numbers very much. Should get the car to 130 sooner than current models i think, but those videos will show now wont they.!

 

Not quite sure what the point of this is......Are we solving a problem?
-Lee

 

Lee clarify?