2004 Honda S2000 AP2 - Sport Compact Car Magazine

Still, the S2000 takes a big breath of commitment before you climb behind the wheel and hit the highway. Even though it has acquired another cupholder (for a total of two) for '04, this two-seater is still as close to a superbike as you can get on four wheels. No matter what Honda says, there isn't a shred of civilized insulation from its hyper-aggressive personality and as great as this car is on the right road, the awful, unmusical thrashing from the engine will tire you out, its cramped interior and the stiff-legged ride will wear you down. A Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII is a poster child for practicality in comparison.

Bottom line: the 2004 S2000 remains a serious car. We wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks, Honda.

2004 Honda S2000
Price as Tested:		$33,290
Engine
Type:		Inline four, aluminum block and head
Valvetrain:		DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Displacement:		2157cc
Bore x Stroke:		87.0 x 90.7 mm
Compression Ratio		11.1:1
Claimed Crank HP:		240 hp @ 7800 rpm
Claimed Crank Torque		161 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Measured Wheel HP		210 hp @ 8000 rpm
Measured Wheel Torque		146 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm
Redline:		8000 rpm
Drivetrain
Layout		Longitudinal, front-engine,
		rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Gear Ratios
1:		01:01.2
2:		02:03.1
3:		03:02.0
4:		04:01.5
5:		05:01.2
6:		06:00.9
Final drive:		4.100:1
Differential:		Torque-sensing limited slip
Chassis
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:		2,835 lb
Weight Distribution F/R:		50/50
Overall Length:		162.2 in.
Wheelbase:		94.5 in.
Overall Width:		68.9 in.
Height:		50.0 in
Suspension
Front:		Double wishbone with high-pressure
		gas shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear		Double wishbone with high-pressure
		gas shocks, anti-roll bar
Brakes
Front:		11.8-in.vented discs, four-piston
		aluminum, floating calipers
Rear:		11.1-in. discs, two-piston
		floating calipers
Electronic Driving		ABS
Aids/Inhibitors
Wheels and Tires
Wheels:		Front 17x7.0; Rear 17x8.5
Tires		Front 215/45WR-17 Bridgestone
		Potenza RE 050
		Rear 245/40WR-17 Bridgestone
		Potenza RE 050
Performance
Acceleration
0-30 mph:		2.3 sec
0-60 mph:		6.4 sec
30-50 mph:		2.5 sec
50-70 mph:		3.32 sec
Quarter Mile time:		14.4 sec
Quarter Mile speed:		97.2 mph
Handling
Lateral Grip (200-ft. skidpad):		0.89g
Slalom Speed (700-ft. slalom):		71.0 mph
Braking
60-0 Stopping Distance:		113 ft.