The F20c engine, displacement and design is certainly the maximum in can produce at this moment. Last time I recall, if Honda wants to do anything to produce what seems to be an "R version" then increasing the displacement will be the first thing, and if you increase the displacement it will no longer be an S2000.

If you've done your homework about how the S2K was engineered, researched, built and finally concepted then constructed. You should be probably aware that this seems merely a speculation. And the fact is, your engine happens to be red. Which is an important note here, since Honda will not simply apply red on a normal engine block ... And red happens to mean "R", I cannot understand how another "R" can or will be produce.

What we will be looking at will be enhancements, and more enhancements if possible so to a certain degree of impact not to overdo and spoil the original design and concept of the S2K. That is significantly reflected with the 02 version with the introduction of rear glass window, upgraded speakers, better clutch to handle the high revs and visual enhancements all round. That will no doubt be the trend and I cannot nor imagine Honda to have a different engine version for the same model lineup, it's just never been done because we already have an "R" engine block.

A Real simple definition: "type S" is a designation Honda has used for a while now. You can say it means "sportier model" For example "type R" is considered the "top" designator and can be considered to mean "Racing"...

Almost every one receives this "type S" letter from Honda, it was created by Honda, not your dealer. The S2000 is considered a "type S"