Way back in 1974, long before there was an Acura NSX, Honda S2000, or even a Civic Si, there was Honda performance pioneer Bob Boileau, otherwise know as “Honda Bob.” Bob campaigned this Honda Civic on race circuits years before anybody started thinking of Hondas as performance cars. Bob and his Civic earned the title of World’s Fastest Civic in 1976, when he was clocked at 146 mph...
Not directly salvage related, but interesting non the less. As published in the Telegraph. The top 5 most valdalised cars in the UK. And the the next 5 to give you the top 10 The Top 10 most valdalised cars 1. BMW Z3 Insurance group 14 - 19 2. Chrysler Crossfire Insurance group 17 - 19 3. Porsche Cayenne Insurance group 18 - 20 4. Porsche Boxster Insurance group 18 - 20 5. BMW Z4 Insurance group 15...
Well, you need a few things in addition to that Honda F20C to get that Cortina set up properly. A full roll cage helps, as does a completely hot-rodded suspension. Welcome to Jeff's Garage! Those of you who come to 24 Hours Of LeMons races already know Jeff; he's the guy who makes the LeMons carnival function correctly when it clanks into your town. A former pro racer who got his start in his early...
We're hoping to have heard the first sign that Honda are developing a hybrid roadster to replace the much loved S2000 roadster. Honda's Head of Design Nobuki Ebisawa revealed "This is something that we are considering, and the CR-Z is only one shape of Honda’s hybrid sports cars in the current age". So that they're planning a hybrid sportscar is for sure but the details are sketchy....
In the process of classifying cars, we really need a special category for models like the Mazda MX-5. Let's call them "Super-Cute." The segment would include adorables such as the Smart For2, the Mini Cooper, the Honda S2000 and the Volkswagen New Beetle, all favored for their lovability over their functionality.
SENIOR WEB REPORTER GREG MIGLIORE: This Mini convertible is fun for the most part and reminds me of my experience in the Honda S2000CR. At first it’s a little unsettling, and then it’s a lot of fun. I found the cabin quite comfortable.
Speaking of Ayrton Senna , look how Japan’s elite sports cars have grown over the years, with Nissan's modern GT-R towering over the Honda NSX which Senna helped develop. The NSX, launched in 1990, was remarkable for its low roofline of only 46": a bare six inches taller than the Ford GT40 race car. The GT–R, on the other hand, is a full eight inches taller than the NSX. Under the...
Celebrating the Japanese drift racing spirit, Microsoft and developer Turn 10 have revealed a set of new Japanese cars available in Forza Motorsport 3 at Tokyo Game Show. Additionally, they announced that the popular Fumiji Kaido track from the first game will be making its illustrious return, after being left out of Forza 2 . This time around, it's ten miles of both circuits and point-to-point stages...
- Key Competitors: Mazda MX-5 Roadster, Honda S2000, Nissan 370Z. - Engine: Mini Coupe Concept is designed to fit a 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged 4-cylinder with 208-hp/192 lb-ft of torque. Mini Roadster Concept is designed to fit 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged 4-cylinder with 175-hp/177 lb-ft of torque. - Performance: Figures not available. - Will it enter production: Yes, with the same [...]
Like the Honda S2000 Concept by Mugen in its time, Mazda will reveal at Frankfurt the MX-5 Superlight, your average MX-5, but lighter, without any roof or windshield and just made to provide you the most fun po... Reader Comments
Honda announced two months ago that it was working in the successor - dubbed the CR-Z - for the Honda S2000 sports car. This time around, it will be a hybrid sports car. The photo above is an illustration of what the CR-Z might look like. Would the CR-Z to be a true successor to the CR-Z? We'll have to wait to see how it turns out.
By Andy Zain These days it is difficult to compete in the global automotive market and despite these conditions Honda has ensured that there is something to smile about. The new Honda S2000 is a real beauty and you are going to go out and want to get one straight away. The way that the car actually looks is one of the first points that is likely to get you talking. The designers wanted to make sure...
REFLECTING ON THE NOW-DISCONTINUED Honda S2000. I looked at those when I bought the RX-8. Nice cars, but it was one of those East Tennessee summers where it seemed to be raining every day, and so the convertible wasn’t as appealing as it would have been in, say, southern California.
It’s been ten years since Honda released the S2000 to celebrate its golden anniversary, but since Autoblog’s inception, we have somehow never managed to publish a proper review of the high-revving roadster. With the final S2000 having rolled off the line on August 7, we figured it was time to make amends and get some [...]
Here is a 701hp Honda S2000 tuned and built by T1 Race Development . Car has stock motor, transmission, and rear end. Bullseye Power S372R turbo, dual 44mm TiAl wastegate, T1 1000 cc saturated fuel injectors, T1 Race 4″ side exit downpipe. *******VIDEO: Honda S2000 with 701hp Video
The Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition, the last production model of the award winning sports car, will go on sale this coming March in Europe according to Honda. It will come with the popular 2.0-liter 9000 rpm VTEC powerplant and merge it with a Grand Prix White body and alloy wheels with graphite color finish.
Initially introduced in 1999 as a limited version for the 2000 model year during Honda ’s 50th year anniversary, the S2000 production was extended due to popular customer demand by virtue of its class-leading handling, engine technology and value for cash. The roadster, according to Honda executive vice president John Mendel, was built by “enthusiasts for enthusiasts” and has done its part in raising
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