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Old 01-26-2009, 10:39 AM
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2009 Will Be Final Model Year of Production for Honda S2000

Date: January 26, 2009 14:11
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01/26/2009 - TORRANCE, Calif. -

The 2009 Honda S2000 will be the final model year produced of the award-winning roadster, Honda announced today. First introduced in 1999 for the 2000 model year, the S2000 helped define its segment with class-leading handling, engine technology and value. Originally envisioned as a limited-edition tribute to Honda's 50th anniversary, S2000 production was extended in response to customer demand and critical acclaim.

"The S2000 is a sports car designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "It raised the bar for all future roadsters, and it's already considered a classic by many Honda fans."

As a true sports car that can serve as a practical and fun daily driver yet feel equally at home on a racetrack, this concept further evolved with a club racer-inspired S2000 CR trim, first offered in the 2008 model year. The S2000 has been honored with multiple awards through the years, including four appearances on Car and Driver Magazine's coveted "10-Best" list.

The S2000 is sold in 64 countries around the world with cumulative world-wide sales of over 110,000 since its introduction in 1999. Over 65,000 S2000s have been sold in the United States since 1999.

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Awesome news!

Given the fairly high attrition rate, we will have the last two in the world by 2015 Nick

A sought after classic, definately a keeper.
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They HAVE to give it the send off we all want....
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Thankfully they built them, I doubt we'll see the like again, but we can hope. Definately a classic.

Thank you Honda
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Originally Posted by MB' date='Jan 26 2009, 07:59 PM
They HAVE to give it the send off we all want....
If they make a Type-R version, I will do a lap of the S2KUK area at JAE NUDE.

And you can quote me on that.
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I will buy one if they do!

I will also avoid the S2k area at JAE next year
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The 17" wheels and F22 were developed for the Type-R!
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Developing an F-22 Raptor just to stick on the boot of an S is a bit extreme!!!!!!!
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I like that! Better than a silly plastic wing.

The S2000 Gran Finale; Hasta la vista, baby!


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