The Honda S2000 (1999–2009) is widely considered the greatest naturally aspirated sports car ever built. Powered by the legendary F20C engine — which produces 240 hp from 2.0 litres without a turbo — the S2000 revs to 9,000 RPM and delivers a driving experience that no modern car can replicate. In 2025, clean S2000 values have doubled in 5 years, and the trend continues upward.

Honda S2000 Specifications

• Production Years: 1999–2009
• Engine: F20C (2.0L VTEC) — 240 hp @ 8,300 RPM (AP1) / F22C (2.2L) — 242 hp (AP2)
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
• Weight: ~1,270 kg
• Transmission: 6-speed manual (Aisin)
• 0–60 mph: 5.8 seconds (stock)
• Redline: 9,000 RPM

AP1 vs AP2 — Which S2000 Is Better?

The AP1 (1999–2003) has the F20C — 120 hp/litre, the highest specific output of any production N/A engine at launch. The AP2 (2004–2009) uses the larger F22C for more low-end torque but less screaming top-end. Purists prefer the AP1 for its rawness. Drivers who want daily usability prefer the AP2. Both are excellent.

Top Honda S2000 Performance Parts

1. Supercharger / Forced Induction

The F20C/F22C responds beautifully to forced induction. Top options:

• Rotrex C38-91 supercharger kit (maintains N/A character)
• Kraftwerks supercharger kit (bolt-on, 320+ hp)
• Custom turbo build (400+ hp possible)

On N/A builds: Toda Racing high-compression pistons, Mugen cams, ITB kit, and a Skunk2 exhaust manifold can push 270+ hp naturally aspirated.

2. Suspension — Ohlins / Tein

• Öhlins Road & Track DFV coilovers (best for S2000)
• Tein Mono Flex coilovers (excellent value)
• BC Racing BR coilovers
• Cusco front strut brace
• Hardrace rear lower arm
• Whiteline sway bar kit

3. Brakes

The AP1 factory brakes are adequate but benefit from upgrades: Endless 4-pot front caliper kit, Project Mu Club Racer pads, DBA slotted rotors, and Goodridge braided lines.

4. Exhaust — Mugen / Toda Racing

An exhaust is one of the best mods on the S2000. The F20C makes an incredible sound with a free-flowing system. Top choices: Mugen titanium exhaust, Toda Racing exhaust, or Invidia Q300 cat-back.

5. OEM Maintenance Parts

The S2000's high-revving engine needs strict OEM maintenance:

• Genuine Honda F20C timing chain kit (replace at 100,000 km)
• OEM Honda water pump
• Genuine Honda VTEC solenoid gasket kit
• NGK Iridium IX plugs (ILZFR6K-11S)
• Genuine Honda differential oil (every 30,000 km)

S2000 Common Problems & Fixes

• Differential wear: Use only genuine Honda LSD fluid — wrong fluid destroys it
• Oil consumption: Normal at high revs — use 5W-30 full synthetic, check every 3,000 km
• Convertible top leaks: Replace with genuine Honda soft top or Robbins replacement
• Rear subframe cracking: Install Cusco rear subframe brace as preventative measure

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