If it's the the same as that pic from Auto Express a year or so ago....the coupe with rear windscreen wiper..................I don't think I'll be changing my s2k.

 

Apart from better torque, won't the extra power be offset by the extra weight?

 

I'm happy with the current engine personally.....I've come from the M3 3.2 straight-six and don't find the 2ltre lacking in any department

 

Why is it that every time a bigger engine is mentioned someone always claims that it would be offset by a heavier weight?

The boxster is a 3.2 but the weight of that car is exactly the same as ours. It even has heavier quality interior parts on it. I think a bigger engine for more horsepower would be great.

I also admit that sometimes I do miss torque. the power is there if you shift down but while driving along if I suddenly need to increase that speed I do have to shift down and at the time miss having lots of torque. At other times when I keep the engine bubbling and am out for a fun drive I wouldn't change the engine for anything less than a Ferrari!

 

this is why the Boxster S is probably a better allround performer than an S2000 (flame suit on) the Honda is great when you are in the mood and 'on it'.........when you are in a more relaxed state of mind then perhaps some more torque would be beneficial

thankfully now whenever I get to drive the S2000 I am always in the mood and as such is the perfect tonic for me

 

J'agree.

I always tell people who say the S2 lacks power, that it is not about that at all. This engine is a 2ltr, 4 cylinder, 9000 rpm screamer that doesn't go 'pop' driving it everyday. That is what makes this car the b@ll@cks. If you want torque buy a 911 or TVR.

The S2 is the biz.

G

 

Atta boy Gareth!!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by rahula
[B]Why is it that every time a bigger engine is mentioned someone always claims that it would be offset by a heavier weight?

 

Don't forget everyone, whats the type of car with the most low end torque?

Bl**dy diesel !!

 

I might be wrong here. but i think the 2.2l engine would used the same engine block as the 2 litre. Its just a matter of boring out the block and fitting slightly larger pistons ect ect.

so i dont think that the engine would be that heavier.

Man just hope its in the cabrio. tried the 2l engine. was not impressed. Ok for a 2L engine, but honda must take their finger out and put competitive engines in both the nsx and the s2k.

But lets wait and see.

RP