The new Honda S2000 for 2008 2009 has a 2.0 ltrr engine, DOHC VTEC 4 cylinder
design producing 240 horsepower and 153 lb ft of torque. The new 2008 2009
engine meets California's strict Low Emission Vehicle standards.
The new Honda S2000 four wheel, inwheel double wishbone suspension
system consists of upper and lower wishbone arms at each wheel, with
coil over spring/damper units and anti roll bars. The high X bone
mono-coque frame is a central tunnel that runs down the middle of
the cockpit. The tunnel serves as a backbone and main load bearing
structure for the new S2000, the new 2008 2009 body is high side diagonal
(X) bracing at the front and rear of the cockpit.
The 2008 2009 Honda S2000 features a digital instrument panel display,
the display features a large, bar-type tachometer divided into 100
rpm increments and flashes red when the engine red-line is reached.
A highly visible digital speedometer is below the tachometer as well
as readouts for coolant temperature, fuel level, trip and cumulative
mileage odometers and indicator lights for SRS, oil pressure.
The Honda S2000 ( 2008 2009 ) features a power operated soft top with
a glass rear window equipped with a defroster. Pushing a switch on
the center console opens or closes the top in about 6 seconds. When
raised, latches at the top of the windshield hold it securely. When
folded, the top stows compactly behind the cockpit.
The new Honda S2000 is comfortable to sit in, offering contoured
seats in leather. The seat back's side bolsters extend all the way
up to the shoulder for good lateral support when cornering. Seat adjustment
is manual and includes adjustments for fore and aft position and seatback
angle. Legroom is ample and the textured-metal foot pedals complete
the feel of sitting in a race car.