S2000 : The Honda S2000 Type S for 2008 (Japan)

While many are still hoping for a sequel to the Honda S2000, the 2008 version is slowly but surely coming to Japan, including the "Club Racer inspired" Type S.

"The S2000 CR is the closest thing you can get to a Honda-built racecar with license plate holders and a horn," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Its features and equipment are designed to appeal to weekend club racing enthusiasts."

The renowned high-revving engine delivers 237 horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 162 lb-ft. of torque at 6,800 rpm. Perfectly complimenting the engine's output characteristics is a compact, longitudinally-mounted, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission that features a direct linkage for precise shifting and quick throws. Combined with a front and rear double wishbone suspension, precise electric power steering, and a torque-sensing limited slip differential, the end result is a complete, no compromise, performance package for the enthusiast driver.

All those features will now be available to the Japanese customers at a price of 3,800,000 Yen.
Honda hopes to find a hundred buyers every month for what is one of the most attractive sport coupes that money can buy.

Posted on 22/10/07 By F.B