At least now the guesses are educational and the discussions technical. Whereas before people were just throwing out nonsense. things are coming together now. Honda should have official word and pics soon. If I remember someone said middle of sept.

280hp, ha, who actually believed that.

 

I never believe anything until I can drive it.

 

Is the redline gonna still be 9000 RPM????

 

My guess is NO - but also ask me if i care (hint: I don't). Heck, I would be happy if they torqued it up so you could short shift it (JK).

 

Hm, so knowing the numbers we do now about power, torque, and gearing and assuming a stroked engine.... what's the general feeling about how this will affect, say, performance for autocross? Of course the suspension changes will have a lot to do with it as well, but there's no way of knowing right now if that'll be better or worse (in terms of absolute handling).

Matt

 

As much as I admire Honda products, I would guess that their focus will be on the bottom line. It seems to me that most of the suspected changes are to accommodate the majority of "average" drivers.

Perfect examples of this would be:
Freshened interior design with improved shoulder and elbow room
Improved console with two cup holders and storage tray
Seat Belt Reminder System added

And also with the motor changes. How many "average" drivers really push it to 9000RPM? How may of them are comparing the S2000 to other roadsters with more torque and HP?

Suspension changes, how many "average" drivers do not like the feel of the S2000?

Even the exterior changes seem like they are to cater to the "average" driver that will be comparing the vehicle to Honda's competition line-ups.

Again, Honda is in the business of selling vehicles, if they can make some changes to increase their sales to the "average" driver that is looking at purchasing a roadster, then they will most likely do it to remain competitive. They most likely will not try to only please the auto-x'er or track guru, they aren't the majority of consumers.

Personally, I prefer the current design of the vehicle and it suits my wants perfectly, but many others that have ridden with me commonly make comments like "There's only one cup holder?" or "It feels like it rides kind of rough on the road."

 

is this spec final? or is it not certain yet? @_@ i hope its not.... with this new spec.. it really does seem that the car is watered down.

 

The new engine has a 1200 rpm gap between peak torque and HP, whereas the old one had a 600rpm gap. This may imply that the new engine has a wider, flatter torque curve (as well as higher). If so, the new engine would not only have more torque, but it would have it over a larger range of engine speeds. I would think this would be an advantage in autocross.

As usual, this is pure speculation.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2K@PR
[B]S2000

 

The only enhancement that I think would be worth it (but it's not on the list) is seat heaters.