ModernSportsCar Reference
Honda S2000 AP1
Core Specifications
| Model | Honda S2000 AP1 |
|---|---|
| Market | USDM |
| Production Years | 1999–2003 |
| Model Years | 2000–2003 |
| Body Style | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Engine | F20C 1,997 cc DOHC VTEC inline-4 |
| Curb Weight | Approx. 2,800 lb |
Engine & Power Delivery
| Engine Code | F20C |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1,997 cc |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Valvetrain | DOHC VTEC, 16 valves |
| Block Material | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Head Material | Aluminum |
| Horsepower | 240 hp @ 8,300 rpm |
| Torque | 153 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm |
| Redline | 9,000 rpm |
The AP1’s F20C is defined by where it makes power. Peak horsepower arrives at 8,300 rpm and peak torque arrives at 7,500 rpm, which places both useful reference points unusually high in the rev range for a production road car.
Chassis & Suspension
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Steering |
| Differential | Torsen limited-slip differential |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Length | 162.2 in |
| Width | 68.9 in |
| Height | 50.6 in |
The AP1 combines rear-wheel drive, double-wishbone suspension at both ends, and a limited-slip differential in a compact roadster body.
Wheels & Tires
| Front Tires | 205/55R16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Tires | 225/50R16 |
| Wheel Diameter | 16 in |
| Tire Layout | Staggered front/rear sizing |
Model-Year Changes
- USDM launch model year for the Honda S2000.
- AP1 chassis with F20C 2.0L naturally aspirated inline-4.
- 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.
- Core AP1 drivetrain and chassis specification continued.
- Glass rear window introduced, replacing the earlier plastic rear window.
- Final USDM AP1 model year before the 2004 AP2 revision.
- F20C specification remained 240 hp and 153 lb-ft.
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