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Honda's first
passenger production car, the S500 open two seater sportscar, was first
announced in the 1962 Tokyo Motor Show, going on sale the following year. After
the production termination of its successor, the S800, Honda moved away from
producing front-engine/rear-wheel drive sports cars. September of 1998 saw the
sensational rebirth of this type, with the announcement of the S2000. This open
two seater features the traditional sports car look with a puposeful long
nose/short deck styling. Futuristic headlights wrap around the side, appearing
to be pulled back, poised for speed. The naturally aspirated 2.0 liter inline-4
DOHC-VTEC powerplant pumps out over 250hp, yet still manages to reduce toxic
exhaust emissions to 1/10th the level of its predecessors. The positioning of
the engine is also ideal, sitting just behind the front wheel axle in interest
of 50/50 weight distribution. The sturdy body and superior road handling, meshed
with a four-wheel double wishbone suspension and a newly developed 6-speed
manual transmission, offer high tractability and synthesis between car and
driver. The inside of the cabin features bucket seats, state of the art digital
indicators, and a red button for starting the engine. Of course, the impact safe
design, air bag, and all the other safety features of modern sports cars have
also been thoroughly considered. Developed in celebration of Honda's 50th
anniversary, the S2000 will surely take it place as the 2000cc sports car to
beat in the 21st century.
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TS-14 - Black |
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TS-26 - Pure White |
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TS-47 - Chrome Yellow |
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TS-50 - Blue Mica |
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TS-8 - Italian Red |
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X-10 - Gun Metal |
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X-11 - Chrome Silver |
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X-18 - Semi Gloss
Black |
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X-2 - White |
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X-26 - Clear Orange |
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X-27 - Clear Red |
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X-31 - Titanium Gold |
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X-33 - Bronze |
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X-7 - Red |
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XF-1 - Flat Black |
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XF-16 - Flat Aluminum |
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XF-56 - Metallic Grey |
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XF-7 - Flat Red |
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