Hey guys! I know this topic has probably been beaten to death, but I wanted a definitive answer (for a bet!). I searched the boards but it brought back all kinds of results that didn't really answer the question.

I hope you guys can help!

So the question is...is an American MY02 S2000 top speed limited by Honda in any way? This is for a completely stock S2000. Or is the top speed just determined by drag/power/gearing?

If so, is there any way to remove this limitation?

Thanks!

 

Only by aerodynamic drag and how big balls you have and how stupid you are.

 

 

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=315185


AP1 drag limited to around 155. gearing limited to 167.

AP2 gearing limited to 151



and for shits and giggles......94+ GTO drag limited to 161. gearing limited to 220+ MPH

 

With a flat road,and big balls,i saw 168 !!!
(top up)

 

there is no speed limiter in place by honda. the only limitations are drag and/or mechanical by gearing.

and the ap1 can get an "indicated" 174mph if you can get going down a hill or have a turbo or something.

 

i hit 155 and it just would not go any faster

 

Damn...I could have sworn I saw something about it being speed limited, and needing to get it chipped to remove the limitation. Thanks guys!

 

The domestic (Japanese) S2000's have a speed limiter in them. None of the export models do (unless it's an exported JDM S2000).

 

Fallacy #2: S2000's need to be chipped.

It's impossible to chip an S2000, you need either a piggyback or full replacement ecu.