New Honda S2200
09-17-2002, 10:16 AM
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New Honda S2200
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It's fast, stylish and hi-tech - and also the car Honda said it would never design. Auto Express can exclusively reveal the firm is working flat-out on this stunning coupé, which has already hit the test track in Japan.
Sources have revealed the newcomer - known internally as the S2200 - is to be based on the S2000 roadster, but will be a fixed-head coupé. Previously, bosses had said there would never be a tin-top version of the convertible. Inspired by the innovative S800 coupé - which was built as a sister car to the classic S800 roadster - the S2200 is likely to cost around £27,000. A strict two-seater, it's set to debut as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show late next year.
Powered by a high-revving, four-cylinder 250bhp 2.2-litre engine, the car will rival the likes of Mazda's RX-8 and the new Nissan 350Z. Speed and driveability are top of the list of priorities for Honda's top brass. And as a result, torque output will be impressive, with early indications suggesting the coupé will offer at least 235Nm.
Our insiders say adding a hard-top and glass rear window will mean the car tips the scales at about 1,320kg. However, we've been informed a sub-1,300kg figure is the goal. Despite the extra weight the metal roof will add, en- gineers still insist the car will be faster than the current S2000.
Early estimates suggest the S2200 will sprint from 0-60mph in around six seconds, and hit a top speed of more than 150mph.
Inside, the car will maintain the no-frills feel of the S2000, and include a digital dash and a starter button. Also on offer will be bucket seats, air-con and electric windows.
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It's fast, stylish and hi-tech - and also the car Honda said it would never design. Auto Express can exclusively reveal the firm is working flat-out on this stunning coupé, which has already hit the test track in Japan.
Sources have revealed the newcomer - known internally as the S2200 - is to be based on the S2000 roadster, but will be a fixed-head coupé. Previously, bosses had said there would never be a tin-top version of the convertible. Inspired by the innovative S800 coupé - which was built as a sister car to the classic S800 roadster - the S2200 is likely to cost around £27,000. A strict two-seater, it's set to debut as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show late next year.
Powered by a high-revving, four-cylinder 250bhp 2.2-litre engine, the car will rival the likes of Mazda's RX-8 and the new Nissan 350Z. Speed and driveability are top of the list of priorities for Honda's top brass. And as a result, torque output will be impressive, with early indications suggesting the coupé will offer at least 235Nm.
Our insiders say adding a hard-top and glass rear window will mean the car tips the scales at about 1,320kg. However, we've been informed a sub-1,300kg figure is the goal. Despite the extra weight the metal roof will add, en- gineers still insist the car will be faster than the current S2000.
Early estimates suggest the S2200 will sprint from 0-60mph in around six seconds, and hit a top speed of more than 150mph.
Inside, the car will maintain the no-frills feel of the S2000, and include a digital dash and a starter button. Also on offer will be bucket seats, air-con and electric windows.
09-17-2002, 10:30 AM
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09-17-2002, 10:30 AM
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No torque though.... You have to dump it off the line at 6,000 rpm to achieve good times...
No torque though.... You have to dump it off the line at 6,000 rpm to achieve good times...
gotta do the same with WRX, S4, etc., not at 6k but it's relative....
09-17-2002, 10:50 AM
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Re: New Honda S2200
Originally posted by gavriil
Back from a 3 week European vacation and ready to report
Back from a 3 week European vacation and ready to report
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Looks nice, needs a V6... Until then I give it :thumbsdn:
250hp means chit, with 150 ft/lbs torque... Still a nice lil car to scoot around town in. I would think honda would do more for the *only* other RWD car they make.
Put a turbo on it already
Rival the 350z, that's a bit optimistic I think. I want to see it run a 14.0
Without beating the hell out of it.
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Re: New Honda S2200
Originally posted by gavriil
Back from a 3 week European vacation and ready to report
Back from a 3 week European vacation and ready to report
09-17-2002, 01:32 PM
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Re: Re: New Honda S2200
Originally posted by SiGGy
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Looks nice, needs a V6... Until then I give it :thumbsdn:
250hp means chit, with 150 ft/lbs torque... Still a nice lil car to scoot around town in. I would think honda would do more for the *only* other RWD car they make.
Put a turbo on it already
Rival the 350z, that's a bit optimistic I think. I want to see it run a 14.0 Without beating the hell out of it.
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Looks nice, needs a V6... Until then I give it :thumbsdn:
250hp means chit, with 150 ft/lbs torque... Still a nice lil car to scoot around town in. I would think honda would do more for the *only* other RWD car they make.
Put a turbo on it already
Rival the 350z, that's a bit optimistic I think. I want to see it run a 14.0
Without beating the hell out of it.
09-17-2002, 01:59 PM
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Re: Re: New Honda S2200
Originally posted by SiGGy
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Looks nice, needs a V6... Until then I give it :thumbsdn:
250hp means chit, with 150 ft/lbs torque... Still a nice lil car to scoot around town in. I would think honda would do more for the *only* other RWD car they make.
Put a turbo on it already
Rival the 350z, that's a bit optimistic I think. I want to see it run a 14.0 Without beating the hell out of it.
Was wondering what happened to you
re: S2200
Looks nice, needs a V6... Until then I give it :thumbsdn:
250hp means chit, with 150 ft/lbs torque... Still a nice lil car to scoot around town in. I would think honda would do more for the *only* other RWD car they make.
Put a turbo on it already
Rival the 350z, that's a bit optimistic I think. I want to see it run a 14.0
Without beating the hell out of it.
09-17-2002, 02:49 PM
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My dad just bought a S2000. He was telling me about a S2000Type R coming next year. V6, (est.) 350hp 0-60 (est.) 4.5 sec. $$$ (est.) 50k.
I haven't had much time to look into it, but I will.
I haven't had much time to look into it, but I will.
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OLD NEWS....... This has been out there for a while now.... Just a 'possibility' rumors of testing in Japan. Thats about it. Yes it is photo shopped using other coupes available now.
Hence my responses in the other thread, s2000 or CLS. I said s2200
Nick out, BTW the s2000 type R, with a v6
If they made it, They will come... including me. Until then,
Hence my responses in the other thread, s2000 or CLS. I said s2200
Nick out, BTW the s2000 type R, with a v6
If they made it, They will come... including me. Until then,
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Re: Re: New Honda S2200
Originally posted by SiGGy
Looks nice, needs a V6... Until then I give it :thumbsdn:
250hp means chit, with 150 ft/lbs torque... [/B]
Looks nice, needs a V6... Until then I give it :thumbsdn:
250hp means chit, with 150 ft/lbs torque... [/B]
Especially coming from driving a 1.4 liter Fiat Stilo, and a 1.4 liter Golf for 3 weeks. You should have seen that with 4 people inside and going up on "thousands" of 10% inclines (mountains).
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09-17-2002, 06:40 PM
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Nick out, BTW the s2000 type R, with a v6
If they made it, They will come... including me. Until then, [/B][/QUOTE]
I was over on s2ki.com a week ago or so and that all they were talking about.
If it's true it would be sweet....
If they made it, They will come... including me. Until then,
[/B][/QUOTE] I was over on s2ki.com a week ago or so and that all they were talking about.
If it's true it would be sweet....
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My dad just bought a S2000. He was telling me about a S2000Type R coming next year. V6, (est.) 350hp 0-60 (est.) 4.5 sec. $$$ (est.) 50k.
The S 2000 is ALREADY a type R car. It is awesome in stock form.
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