Sports coupe, 1999–2005

Honda S2000 (AP1) specifications

A front-mid-engined roadster whose 2.0-litre F20C made 125 hp per litre and revved to 9,000 rpm. Honda built it for its 50th anniversary, and it is still a benchmark for high-revving sports cars.

247 hp
Power (184 kW at 8,300 rpm): 218 Nm
Torque (161 lb-ft): 199 hp/t
Power to weight: 2.0 L
Inline-4, F20C

Full specifications

Honda S2000 (AP1), Japan (JDM) figures. Manufacturer claims.
Years	1999–2005
Class	Sports coupe
Engine	2.0 L, F20C
Layout	Inline-4
Aspiration	Naturally aspirated, DOHC VTEC
Power	247 hp (184 kW, 250 PS)
Torque	218 Nm (161 lb-ft)
Power at	8,300 rpm
Drive	RWD
Gearbox	6-speed manual
Differential	Torsen limited-slip
Kerb weight	1,240 kg (2,734 lb)
Power to weight	199 hp per tonne
Market	Japan (JDM)

Japanese-market figures (250 PS).
US cars made 240 hp.
Weight and acceleration figures vary by source and trim, so they are left blank until we can cite them.

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