Hey all,

While perusing a local auto forum today, I cam across a thread that discussed the integrity of the recent Car and Driver article comparing several roadsters.

The thread questioned how C&D could crown S2000 king, given it's low torque which almost matches that of the Neon SX 2.0 ( I haven't confirmed this). Anyhow, my point is, why rag on the car? Isn't 156 ft/lbs sufficient from:

1) An engine that is a 2.0L naturally aspirated 4 cyl
2) A car that weighs in at less than 2900lbs
3) A car, that similar magazines report can run 0-60 anywhere from 5.2-5.8 seconds?

Whats the problem?

I enjoy my S2000. Sure 240 ft/lbs would be nice, but it would also substantially alter the dynamics of this perfect little roadster. The car is perfect. Enough already on the same recurring criticism year after year, month after month

Sorry, just had to vent.

Asif

 

I saw an article that compared it to the Matrix

 

I believe that the whole torque issue is over blown. I believe that the main down fall as a result from the lack of torque is the difficulity in obtaining strong acceleration while driving sloppy. This car can accelerate like hell if driven properly by a skilled driver, however, many of us don't road test cars for a living or go to a track on the weekends. For most drivers, real torque in a sports car means that you can stomp your foot on the gas, no matter what gear or what speed you're at, and get serious power from the engine. I believe that mixing 6 gears with a low torque engine is something that many American drivers just aren't ready for. There's too much room for error. Even after owning my car for almost two years, I still have to think about my gear changing with the S2000. I actually watch the RPM gauge and hope and pray that I stay above 6000 RPMs when I am running with another sports car. I haven't talked to another sports car owner that is as consumed with RPM watching as I am in my S2000. But if you look at dyno's of many cars out there, the torque bar is equal between several thousand RPMs, meaning that there is considerable room for error.

Just my 2 cents on the matter

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by nastinupe1
[B]I believe that the whole torque issue is over blown.

 

I think lack of torque is only a problem for those who haven't learned to drive. It's certainly no problem for me above 25 mph.

 

I hate when people talk about cars they have never been in.

 

Just do a 200 shot of NITROUS you would feel torque for a few seconds..Then I can tell you where to get the best deal on a new engine.

 

hell, go all out and fill your gas tank with nitrous as your gas, then do a 1000 shot nitrous, that ought to do it.

 

I could care less what "they" say about our S. It's still one of the best roadsters out there after 4 years of production. And, more importantly, I'm totally happy with its performance.

 

Torqueless?! It's called staying within the powerband. VTEC is your friend.