Hires image gallery the club racerinspired 2008 honda s2000 cr prototype making its world debut at the new york international auto show introduces a higher level of trackworthy performance and style to the s2000 roadster, american honda motor co. I did about 2 autocrosses a month and took it to my local racetrack every other weekend. I have an 2004 with 108k that has been my daily driver and only. The 2009 honda s2000 cr is a bad influence in the best. The s2000 is named for its engine displacement of two liters, carrying on in the. A proper drivers car, the s2000 really makes you work for it, winding it up to 70008500 rpm where all of the action is. The s2000 is named for its engine displacement of two liters, carrying on in the tradition of the s500, s600. The s2000 was on car and driver s 10best list for 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and more. Honda s2000 cr pov spot metering was turned on but did not seem to work. The s2000 cr is designed as the ideal car to drive to the track, drive at the track and drive home from the track with minimal fuss. Honda s2000 cr posted by zahari mladenov on 04 april 2007, 03.
And this, folks, is why i have a del sol aka the del slow and a ridgeline as my dds. The honda s2000 did not disappoint with its 9000 rpm redline giving it the highest production car redline, perfect 5050 weight balance and xbone frame. The lighter, stiffer and more aggressive overall design is engineered to maximize the. Cr stands for club racer, conjuring up the good old days when guys. Honda originally built the s2000 to be an enjoyable daily. As i snatched each gear without fail it brought back memories of the amazing 6 speed in the honda s2000. As a true sports car that can serve as a practical and fun daily driver and also feel equally at home on a racetrack, this concept is further evolved with a. This 2008 honda s2000 isnt a car, its a 2,000mile time capsule. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. The temple of vtec honda and acura enthusiasts online. The seller notes a hole in the drivers floor mat below the clutch pedal, and the odometer displays 89,9 miles. The driver information center is reminiscent of some of its german counterparts, and i can appreciate the s2000inspired tachometer. Save money on used 2008 honda s2000 cr models near you. Widely considered the quintessential roadsterstyle sports car, the s2000 is the performance icon for the honda brand and combines uncompromising racetrackready performance with everyday usability.
The cr is a bit lighter than the standard car, but like other honda sporty editions, it hasnt been given extra power, and in this case, theres little to be found. Jul 01, 2004 the honda s2000 was an obvious choice, a car and driver 10best winner and perennial staff favorite. The car was originally launched in 1999 as a 2000 model and continues in the tradition. This 2008 honda s2000 isnt a car, its a 2,000mile time. Honda s2000 specs, photos, videos and more on topworldauto. Put all this together, and you have a nocompromises track car thats also a perfectly reasonable daily driver. Now with 89,9 miles, the car was acquired by the seller around three years and 10k miles ago. What is it like to own a honda s2000 as a daily driver. But is the driving experience of the cr really greater than the sum of its parts. The honda s2000 is an open top sports car that was manufactured by japanese automobile manufacturer honda, from 1999 to 2009. The design and engineering concept for the s2000 is to deliver racecarlike performance and handlingsomething an enthusiast driver could use and enjoy, even in everyday driving situations. First shown as a concept car at the tokyo motor show in 1995, the production version was launched on april 15, 1999 to celebrate the companys 50th anniversary.
The base s2000 includes a power convertible soft top. Personally i could probably live with the s2000 as a daily driver, but god knows how it would perform in winter. Power and associates vehicle dependability study premium sports car class for 2004, 32 2006, 33 and 2008 34 and consistently held one of the top three positions. Honda s2000 s as daily drivers i apologise in advance if this isnt a kosher subject i did read the side bar. Make your daily driver s2000 a track day s2000 honda has been racing for decades through its performances development division, and the s2000 makes a great track car with a little work. Cr suspension vs 2004 oem as a daily driver s2ki honda s2000. Oct 12, 2012 as i snatched each gear without fail it brought back memories of the amazing 6 speed in the honda s2000. Although its less expensive than the elise, we score it as the most trackworthy of the current. And even though the crz is available with a cvt automatic, the. Aug 28, 2008 2009 honda s2000 defines racinginspired performance posted by zahari mladenov on 28 august 2008, 09.
The engine of the 2009 honda s2000 is coupled with a 6speed manual transmission and the car offers a perfect 5050 weight distribution. Street legal race car 2009 honda s2000 cr hot laps. The club racerinspired 2008 honda s2000 cr prototype making its world debut at the new york international auto show introduces a higher level of trackworthy performance and style to the s2000 roadster, american honda motor co. And even though the crz is available with a cvt automatic, the manual gets more horsepower and torque. The factory seats, excepting the cr edition, are smooth leather. Used 2008 honda s2000 cr for sale with photos cargurus. Ive had my ap1 since november, dailydriving it during that period. Street legal race car 2009 honda s2000 cr hot laps youtube. The honda s2000s driveroriented interior is designed to be functional in much the same way as a purposebuilt racecar with. And thats the concept behind this limitededition s2000 honda.
The sol soaks up most of the miles, but this one is 20 years old and pushing 300k and its my third one. With only 699 produced in 20082009, the honda s2000 club racer is easily the most desirable s2000 model in the us. Rare or not, we believe that cars are meant to be driven. This 2008 honda s2000 cr is one of just 699 examples produced, 200 of which were finished in the apex blue pearl seen here. I presently have a mondeo mk4 as a daily driver, and a foucs rs mk1 as a bit of a toyproject. The honda s2000 was an obvious choice, a car and driver 10best winner and perennial staff favorite. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 12 2008 s2000 models nationwide. Speciallydeveloped steering gearbox stiffeners on the s2000 cr provides an even more direct, reflexive feel, and is further supplemented by a quicker steering ratio of.
Make your daily driver s2000 a track day s2000 s2ki. Our show can be found in various forms in multiple places. The honda s2000 is a roadster that was manufactured by the honda motor company to mark their 50th anniversary. I had one as my main daily car for a decade, in the sf bay area, seattle, and portland.
The s2000 cr will be available as an entirely new s2000 trim level when it goes on sale in the fall of 2007. Im really hoping the s or a convertable crz comes to the us, as im banking on that as my next dd right now. The s2000 is a very engaging car in stock form as a daily, but here are some specific. The base s2000 includes a power convertible soft top with a glass rear window, 17inch alloy. The 2009 honda s2000 is a compact, 2seat roadster sports car. Senior editor edward loh takes hondas hot new club racer, the s2000 cr. As a quintessential roadsterstyle sports car, the s2000 is a performance icon for the honda brand that combines racetrackinspired performance with everyday usability. The car was originally launched in 1999 as a 2000 model and continues in the tradition of the lightweight roadster s cars. I owned an s2000 for two years suzuka blue2002 and used it as a daily driver and weekend track car. Why the 2020 lotus evora gt is a legitimate everyday exotic. Im looking at upgrading my suspension to the cr shocksspringssway bars. Search preowned 2008 honda s2000 cr listings to find the best local deals. From our tv show, to podcast, to youtube content, and even meetups, glimpse all we do in this quick minute.
The boot space was a problem for me too, hence i ended up with the z4 coupe. The honda s2000 s driver oriented interior is designed to be functional in much the same way as a purposebuilt racecar with. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2008 honda s2000 cr. Unlike other midsize crossovers, the crv has no problem taking four adults to the mountains comfortably and thats including time spent in traffic. It can be a little disconcerting if youre used to driving a big american v8 that gives you plenty of grunt at half that engine speed, but once you hear an s2000 at full song from the cockpit, youll never want to.