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Honda S2000

Japan's F20C: 247 hp without boost, and a specific-output record that stood until 2010.12

Researched October 30, 2026 from 39 sources

Also called

  • S2KShort form used in a BaT Honda S2000 success-story headline.3

At a glance

0150300
237–247 hpPower
0510
5.5–6.8 s0–60 mph
0125250
235–241 km/hTop speed
0150300
208–221 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,250–1,300 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4561516

Engine
2.0 L F20C / 2.2 L F22C1 (North America/Japan); naturally aspirated VTEC I449
Layout
Front-mid engine, rear-wheel drive; 50:50 balance4
Gearbox
Six-speed manual, Torsen limited-slip differential4
Built at
Takanezawa plant, then Suzuka factory, Japan111314
Units built
110,673 built worldwide; 66,547 US sales; 699 US CRs247

The story

Built for Honda's 50th anniversary under chief engineer Shigeru Uehara, the S2000 paired 50:50 balance and double wishbones with a high X-bone frame. Its six-speed manual fed a Torsen limited-slip differential.456

1995: SSM previews the production roadster19951999: April 15: Honda's birthday roadster19992000: Type V's world-first steering20002002: Glass rear window and UK GT trim20022004: US switch to the 2.2-liter F22C120042006: US gains DBW and stability control20062007: Uehara's CR retirement gift20072009: GT Edition 100 signs off in Britain · Production ends after 110,673 cars2009 Honda S500: 1963–1964Honda S600: 1964–1966Honda S800: 1966–1970Honda Sport Study Model (SSM): 1995 conceptHonda Sport Study Model (SSM)Honda S2000 (original) (AP1): 1999–2003AP1Honda S2000 (facelift) (AP1 / AP2): 2004–2009 model years 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones2417222324
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YearWhat happened
1963–1964Honda S500
1964–1966Honda S600
1966–1970Honda S800
1995 conceptHonda Sport Study Model (SSM)
1999–2003Honda S2000 (original) (AP1)
2004–2009 model yearsHonda S2000 (facelift) (AP1 / AP2)
1995SSM previews the production roadster
1999April 15: Honda's birthday roadster
2000Type V's world-first steering
2002Glass rear window and UK GT trim
2004US switch to the 2.2-liter F22C1
2006US gains DBW and stability control
2007Uehara's CR retirement gift
2009GT Edition 100 signs off in Britain
2009Production ends after 110,673 cars
  1. 1995

    SSM previews the production roadster

    The Tokyo Motor Show's SSM study paired a 2.0-liter five-cylinder with rear-wheel drive, a high X-bone frame and 50:50 balance.4

  2. 1999

    April 15: Honda's birthday roadster

    Honda launched the S2000 for its 50th anniversary; Daisuke Sawai had refined the production car's exterior styling.47

  3. 2000

    Type V's world-first steering

    Japan's Type V introduced variable gear ratio steering with just 1.4 turns lock to lock, backed by dedicated chassis tuning.8

  4. 2002

    Glass rear window and UK GT trim

    A heated glass rear window replaced plastic. The UK gained GT trim with a removable hardtop and outside-temperature gauge.4

  5. 2004

    US switch to the 2.2-liter F22C1

    US cars gained a 2.2-liter F22C1: 240 hp, more torque and an 8,200-rpm cutoff versus 9,000 rpm. All forward gears gained carbon synchronizers.49

  6. 2006

    US gains DBW and stability control

    Drive-by-wire and VSA arrived in the US. Revised SAE calculations put output at 237 hp, replacing the earlier 240-hp rating.69

  7. 2007

    Uehara's CR retirement gift

    The 2008 Club Racer debuted in New York as Shigeru Uehara's retirement gift, with track suspension, aero and a hardtop replacing the soft top.41011

  8. 2009

    GT Edition 100 signs off in Britain

    The UK farewell was capped at 100 cars: Grand Prix White paint, graphite wheels, black badges and a numbered plaque.412

  9. 2009

    Production ends after 110,673 cars

    Production ended on August 19 after 110,673 cars worldwide; 66,547 S2000s had found US buyers.247

Every generation

  • Honda S500
    Honda S5001963–1964
  • Honda S600
    Honda S6001964–1966
  • Honda S800
    Honda S8001966–1970
  • Honda Sport Study Model (SSM)
    Honda Sport Study Model (SSM)1995 concept
  • Honda S2000 (original)
    AP11999–2003
  • Honda S2000 (facelift)
    AP1 / AP22004–2009 model years

Power over the years

From 237 hp to 247 hp in 0 years.

0100200300 199820002002200420062008 hp 1999 · 237 hp · Europe AP1 F20C1999 · 247 hp · Japan AP1 F20C2000 · 240 hp · US AP1 F20C2004 · 240 hp · US AP2 F22C12006 · 237 hp · US AP2, revised SAE rating2006 · 239 hp · Japan F22C12008 · 237 hp · US Club Racer 247 hp Japan AP1 F20C 237 hp Europe AP1 F20C
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YearHorsepowerModel
1999237Europe AP1 F20C
1999247Japan AP1 F20C
2000240US AP1 F20C
2004240US AP2 F22C1
2006237US AP2, revised SAE rating
2006239Japan F22C1
2008237US Club Racer

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • AP1 2.0 (US)

    Standard

    AP1 2.0 (US)

    2000–2003

    240 hp
  • AP2 2.2 (US, early)

    Standard

    AP2 2.2 (US, early)

    2004–2005

    240 hp

  • Standard

    AP2 2.2 (US, late)

    2006–2009

    237 hp
  • AP1 facelift 2.0 (Europe)

    Standard

    AP1 facelift 2.0 (Europe)

    2004–2009

    237 hp
  • GT (UK)

    Standard

    GT (UK)

    From 2002

  • Type V (Japan)

    Special

    Type V (Japan)

    2000–2007

  • Special

    Gioire / Type V Gioire (Japan)

    2002

  • Type S (Japan)

    Performance

    Type S (Japan)

    2008–2009

    1,755 built

  • Performance

    CR / Club Racer (US)

    2008–2009

    237 hp

    699 built

  • Limited

    Ultimate Edition (continental Europe)

    2009

  • Limited

    GT Edition 100 (UK)

    2009

    100 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Angular bodywork, a long hood and pronounced front fender flares.13
  • Two-seat open cockpit with roll hoops behind the seats.11
  • Later cars show large, round LED taillights in clear-lens housings.11
  • Twin exhaust outlets; oval tips identify the facelift.1318

Year by year

  1. 2002

    A heated glass rear window replaces the plastic screen; chrome rings are added to the taillights.4

  2. 2004

    Deeper bumpers, three-lamp headlights, LED taillights, 17-inch wheels and oval exhaust tips mark the facelift.418

  3. 2004 US / 2006 Japan

    Facelift styling does not prove AP2: Europe keeps the 2.0-liter AP1; the US gets AP2 in 2004, Japan in 2006.2

  4. 2006 (US)

    New alloy wheels and Laguna Blue Pearl paint arrive, along with revised seats and standard headrest speakers.6

Against its rivals

Prices

Price when newAuction sale
$0$50K$100K$150K 200020052010201520202025 2000 · $30,000 · US as tested, estimated2003 · $33,060 · US base list price2008 · $38,000 · US CR base, estimated 2003 · $33,060 · US base list price, 2003 model year 2022 · $45,600 · 2006, 7k miles, Bring a Trailer2022 · $25,800 · 2002, 28,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2022 · $81,000 · 2003, modified, about 42,000 miles, Bring a Trailer2022 · $125,000 · 2008 CR, 6k miles, Bring a Trailer2024 · $43,210 · 2001 Aero Kit, 950 miles, Cars & Bids2024 · $68,000 · 2008 S2000 CR, 24k miles, BaT2025 · $95,000 · 2000, unregistered, 42 miles; incl. premium, Broad Arrow Auctions2025 · $47,000 · 2008 S2000 CR, 59k miles, BaT2025 · $37,500 · 2009 S2000 AP2, 53k miles, BaT2025 · $38,500 · 2003 S2000 AP1, 19k miles, BaT2025 · $40,250 · 2000 S2000 AP1, 7k miles, BaT2026 · $36,250 · 2000, 14k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $52,000 · 2008 CR, 100k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $44,500 · 2005 S2000 AP2, 21k miles, BaT $125.0K Bring a Trailer, 2022
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2003Launch price$33,060US base list price, 2003 model year
2000Price when new$30,000US as tested, estimated
2003Price when new$33,060US base list price
2008Price when new$38,000US CR base, estimated
2022Auction sale$45,6002006, 7k miles, Bring a Trailer
2022Auction sale$25,8002002, 28,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2022Auction sale$81,0002003, modified, about 42,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
2022Auction sale$125,0002008 CR, 6k miles, Bring a Trailer
2024Auction sale$43,2102001 Aero Kit, 950 miles, Cars & Bids
2024Auction sale$68,0002008 S2000 CR, 24k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$95,0002000, unregistered, 42 miles; incl. premium, Broad Arrow Auctions
2025Auction sale$47,0002008 S2000 CR, 59k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$37,5002009 S2000 AP2, 53k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$38,5002003 S2000 AP1, 19k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$40,2502000 S2000 AP1, 7k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$36,2502000, 14k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$52,0002008 CR, 100k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$44,5002005 S2000 AP2, 21k miles, BaT

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “Honda's first 160 km/h car”
    • “124 hp per liter set the benchmark”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 39 sources
  1. 2001 Honda S2000 (2 Fast 2 Furious) — Petersen Automotive Museum kumquat-disc-ty3a.squarespace.com
  2. Deep Dive Honda S2000 Buyer's Guide: 2026 Update rushmagazine.co.uk
  3. Honda S2000 For Sale - BaT Auctions bringatrailer.com
  4. Honda S2000 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  5. What To Buy: 2000–2009 Honda S2000 caranddriver.com
  6. Honda S2000 Adds Performance and Refinement for 2006 hondanews.com
  7. Honda S2000 Will Never Come Again roadandtrack.com
  8. Honda to Launch S2000 Type V Equipped with the World's First Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGS) System | Honda Global Corporate Website global.honda
  9. 2004 Honda S2000 - Introduction hondanews.com
  10. 2008 Honda S2000 CR caranddriver.com
  11. 2008 Honda S2000 & S2000 CR - Introduction hondanews.com
  12. S2000 GT Edition 100 | Trident Honda tridenthonda.co.uk
  13. Honda S2000 -- Introduction hondanews.com
  14. Honda to Discontinue Production of the S2000 Sports Car | Honda Global Corporate Website global.honda
  15. Tested: 2000 Honda S2000 caranddriver.com
  16. 2000 Honda S2000 - First Drive & Road Test Review - Motor Trend motortrend.com
  17. 2000–2009 Honda S2000 Buyer's Guide: What To Watch For motortrend.com
  18. Honda S2000 2004 review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  19. Honda S2000 (1999 - 2009) review: 9000rpm for £13k, but it still falls flat | evo evo.co.uk
  20. S2000特別仕様車「ジオーレ」を発売 | Honda 企業情報サイト global.honda
  21. S2000を一部改良するとともに 新タイプ「TYPE S」を追加し発売 | Honda 企業情報サイト global.honda
  22. Honda S500 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  23. Honda S600 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  24. Honda S800 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  25. Tested: 2003 Topless Sports Car Showdown caranddriver.com
  26. Honda S2000 buying guide, history and review - Octane Magazine octane-magazine.com
  27. Watch The Original Amuse S2000 R1 'Touge Monster' Attack Tsukuba Circuit thedrive.com
  28. 2008 S2000 CR to Make Racing Debut at the "25 Hours of Thunderhill" Severe Endurance Race hondanews.com
  29. Gilsinger Earns First SCCA National Championship in Touring 3 at Road America - Sports Car Club of America scca.com
  30. Introducing the 'Gran Turismo Sport' August Update: Adding 5 New Japanese cars and Wet Conditions! - NEWS - gran-turismo.com gran-turismo.com
  31. This 25-Year-Old Honda S2000 Has Never Been Registered. It Just Sold for $95,000 thedrive.com
  32. 14k-Mile 2000 Honda S2000 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $36,250 on June 17, 2026 (Lot #248,173) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. 2008 Honda S2000 CR for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $52,000 on September 3, 2026 (Lot #261,291) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 21k-Mile 2005 Honda S2000 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $44,500 on October 5, 2026 (Lot #266,613) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 2008 Honda S2000 CR for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $47,000 on November 28, 2025 (Lot #221,630) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. No Reserve: 2009 Honda S2000 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $37,500 on September 15, 2025 (Lot #209,982) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. 19k-Mile 2003 Honda S2000 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $38,500 on April 29, 2025 (Lot #189,589) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  38. 7k-Mile 2000 Honda S2000 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $40,250 on March 31, 2025 (Lot #185,723) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  39. 24k-Mile 2008 Honda S2000 CR for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $68,000 on March 22, 2024 (Lot #140,621) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  • thedrive.com

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