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The Honda S2000 - a sports car that responds intuitively to the demands of the driver while still obeying the laws of physics. The S2000 is a lightweight, compact package that combines a low centre of gravity with an ideal front-rear weight distribution and a low yaw moment of inertia.

| Distinctive, sporty style With its distinctive and dynamic styling, the S2000 refuses to be ignored. It features a sleek, aerodynamic nose with a large air intake, high-intensity discharge headlights that are seamlessly integrated into the aerodynamic design. And of course an electric soft top.

| Quick-operating soft top The S2000 features one of the quickest operating soft-tops in the world. This lightweight electric system raises the roof in approximately six seconds, hardly time for the rain to spot the water-resistant upholstery.

| Open top comfort The S2000’s fine-tuned body contours result in a pleasant airflow conducive to driver and passenger comfort. The buffeting effect of the wind that is usually apparent behind the occupants’ heads is eliminated as is the distraction this causes.

| Ideal 50:50 front-rear weight distribution The front-engine, rear-drive layout was a natural choice to realise the ideal 50:50 front-rear weight distribution ratio necessary to achieve superlative handling and balance while ensuring superb traction performance.

| Frontal positioning The frontal positioning of the engine and transmission, the heaviest components, required a radical change in design to prevent the car from being front heavy.  the size and weight of the engine has been significantly reduced, and the unit itself is located behind the front axle, a enabling the ideal front-rear weight ratio of 50:50 to be achieved.

| Heavy components to the rear The concentration of other heavy components, such as the fuel tank, battery and spare tyre, at the midpoint of the vehicle, significantly lowers the centre of gravity and gives the S2000 an extremely low moment of inertia.

| High X-Bone frame structure The High X-Bone Frame with its high-mounted floor tunnel is combined with the large cross-section sidesills to provide a lightweight, highly rigid structure.  This unique construction gives the open-top S2000 the equivalent body rigidity of a closed car.

| Specially designed wheels and tyres Complementing the unique abilities of the S2000, 215/45R17 front tyres provide essential quick responsive steering, while the wider rear 245/40R17 tyres ensure maximum grip.   Lightweight aluminium wheels further reduce unsprung weight for superb cornering stability.