Honda S2000 successor green-lighted, will be a mid-engine coupe - report
08-01-14, 08:52 AM
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Honda S2000 successor green-lighted, will be a mid-engine coupe - report
Could be built in Ohio
According to a recent report, Honda has green-lighted an S2000 successor.
Details are limited but Motoring says the model will be a coupe with a mid-mounted engine. This would be a radical departure as the previous S2000 was a front-engine roadster.
Regardless, the website says the car will use a revised version of the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that powers the Civic Type-R.
It will reportedly be backed up by an electric motor which will give the model a combined output of roughly 365 bhp (272 kW). The powertrain is slated to be connected to seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which sends power to the rear wheels.
If everything pans out, the S2000 successor will be built alongside the Acura / Honda NSX at the company's new Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio.
According to a recent report, Honda has green-lighted an S2000 successor.
Details are limited but Motoring says the model will be a coupe with a mid-mounted engine. This would be a radical departure as the previous S2000 was a front-engine roadster.
Regardless, the website says the car will use a revised version of the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that powers the Civic Type-R.
It will reportedly be backed up by an electric motor which will give the model a combined output of roughly 365 bhp (272 kW). The powertrain is slated to be connected to seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which sends power to the rear wheels.
If everything pans out, the S2000 successor will be built alongside the Acura / Honda NSX at the company's new Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio.
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08-01-14, 11:05 AM
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08-01-14, 11:09 AM
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Whats ironic is people are clamoring for lightweight, pure cars. The FRS/BRZ proved that you don't need all that crap to be successful. Honda had the pure S 2000 and NSX which they should have continued and maybe created new models that feature hybrid tech with a different name.
I am sure they will execute much better than with the CR-Z.
I am sure they will execute much better than with the CR-Z.
