the only reason it has an F20 is they only use F20 motors over there. if they had F22's i bet it would have that motor.

 

That argument ended when the S2000's designer said the AP2 was better. .

Thew real reason this is the ultimate is the GPW paint of course.

 

Wish I could get an AP2 w/ F20C here in the states....

 

Better yet, TYPE-R version w/ retuned engine and additional weight reduction / bucket seats / aerodynamic enhancements would be nice...

 

Huh?

 

that a nice way to say goodbye to production to the beloved S one more limited model but only for EURO sent cars where is the american love! ;p

 

What does that statement have to do w/ a discussion about the S2000?

 

i guess this is the ultimate s2k in Europe. See, the problem with the original F20 was the fact that Americans dont like to wait for 9k to roll around.

 

yea, the same HP at an earlier RPM and more TQ is definitely less superior.

 

I think I would've appreciate an American version 'Ultimate' with the CR chassis/suspension and the F20 engine.

It would be a big enough change to make an 'upgrade' a decision for me. I feel I could aftermarket everything the CR currently offers.

On a different note, I'm actually glad Honda didn't go all miata and turbozize the final s2000. Yes, I could be wrong but it seems few folks are actually thrilled by mazda's FI on the mazdaspeed miatas.

Sometimes I feel the s2000 is too quick for most of its drivers as it is.