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the car was created to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary2008 Honda S2000 CR - enlargeComplete Honda s2000 New Car Reviews listed below
The 2008 Honda s2000 compact convertible roadster sports car (MSRP $34,935 - $37,935, Invoice price $31,689 - $34,400) comes in Base, s2000-CR, and s2000-CR with air conditioning and audio trim levels. This model competes with the BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK, and Chrysler Crossfire Roadster. The s2000 comes with a 237-horsepower, 2.2-liter I4 engine, a 6-speed manual transmission, a rear-wheel drive system, and a rear limited slip differential.
Launched in April 1999, the car was created to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary and continues in the tradition of the company's previous lightweight roadster "S" cars, the S500, S600 and S800.1 This model is assembled in the Suzuka R&D Plant in Suzuka, Japan.
The 2008 Honda s2000 has a four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, and double wishbone front and rear suspension.
Seats and trim features on the 2008 s2000 are a two-person total seating capacity, sport front seats, and leather upholstery2008 Honda S2000 CR interior - enlargeExterior features for the 2008 Honda s2000 are 17 x 8.5 inch alloy wheels, performance tires, a steel spare wheel, and a temporary spare tire. This model has an inside-mounted spare tire, intermittent wipers, a power convertible roof, a glass rear window, and a rear defogger.
Instrumentation features on the 2008 Honda S200 are a tachometer, a clock, an external temperature display, and low fuel level warning.
Seats and trim features on the 2008 s2000 are a two-person total seating capacity, sport front seats, and leather upholstery.
Basic power and convenience features for the 2008 Honda s2000 are power windows and mirrors, driver's side one-touch power windows, and remote power door locks. This model comes with cruise control (on steering wheel), electric power-dependent steering, and a remote trunk release. The s2000 has front cupholders, front door pockets, a cargo net, 12V front power outlet, and a front console with storage.
The s2000 comes with a 237-horsepower, 2.2-liter I4 engine2008 Honda S2000 CR engine - enlargeComfort features for the 2008 Honda s2000 are air conditioning, alloy and leather trim on shift knob, interior air filtration, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. This model also has front reading lights, front floor mats, and a trunk light.
Entertainment and telematics features on the 2008 Honda s2000 are an AM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo, 8 total speakers, and a mast antenna.
2008 Honda s2000 safety and security features are ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes, and a four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). This model comes with stability control, emergency braking assist, traction control, and passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation. More features are front seatbelt pretensioners, Xenon high intensity discharge headlamps, an engine immobilizer, and tire pressure monitoring. Electronic brake-force distribution, daytime running lights, an emergency interior trunk release, and two front integrated headsets are also standard on the s2000.
This model competes with the BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK, and Chrysler Crossfire Roadster2008 Honda S2000 CR - enlargeThere are no entertainment features and air conditioning on the s2000-CR trim level. Alternative/additional features on the s2000-CR and s2000-CR with air conditioning and audio are painted alloy wheels, a rear defogger, and a removable hard top. Also included are a rear spoiler and premium cloth upholstery.
Features standard only on the s2000-CR with air conditioning and audio trim level are air conditioning with air filtration system, an AM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo, eight total speakers, and a mast antenna.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Honda s2000 received four stars out of five in frontal crash tests, five stars out of five in front seat side crash tests, and five stars out of five in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Honda s2000 held up mechanically. The Honda s2000 received the following ratings for the year 2006 (major redesign year was 2000): Excellent ratings for minor engine, transmission, drive, fuel, and electrical systems, power equipment, paint and trim, exhaust, brakes, and suspension trouble spots; a Very Good rating for its body hardware; Good ratings for major engine, and audio and climate systems; and Fair ratings for engine cooling and squeaks and rattles trouble spots.
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A front end that looks like a snake's head hints at how viciously aggressive the Honda S2000 is. It's designed to put the driving experience first and everything else second, making it one of the most thrilling cars on the road. One of the drawbacks of a pure sports car is an uncomfortable cabin. While the driver-oriented layout is fantastic, the racing-style seats, bumpy ride, noisy engine and lack of storage space make it impractical for daily driving. It's an impressive piece of high-performance equipment, but it's not something you'd want to commute in.
•2006 Honda S2000 Roadster Sports Car
Honda's two-seat sports car, in classic roadster format with a front-mounted engine directing all power to the rear wheels, uses a rigid monocoque chassis, four-wheel double wishbone suspension, precise rack and pinion steering system, disc brakes with anti-lock controls and a race-type six-speed gearbox.
•2005 Honda S2000 Sports Car
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•2004 Honda S2000 Sports Car
Honda's two-seat sports car is drawn in classic roadster format with a front-mounted engine directing strong power to the two rear wheels.
•2003 Honda S2000 Compact Sports Car
Honda's two-seat sports car is drawn in classic roadster format with a front-mounted engine directing strong horsepower to the two rear wheels.
