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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
Is this not proof that there is pent up demand for a new (true) Honda performance car? In other words, an S2000 successor?
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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise
Just speculating but I think MSRP for any S2000 successor would be $40-45k to bump the CTR's 2.0T to 340 hp and put it into a bespoke RWD chassis. That's cheaper than a base 718 Boxster ($57k) but almost as much horsepower as a 718 Boxster S ($68k). It would also put these cars in similar market positions as they were in 2000 by inflation-adjusted MSRP.
I think the problem with the original S2000 was nobody was willing to pay $32k for 240 torqueless hp back in 2000. The torque issue is solved by using a turbo in the new S2000, but are people willing to pay $40-45k for 340 hp today? Not sure...
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Definitely a lot of speculation, but we've also gotta remember that one is a 4dr hatchback, while the other is a 2-seat roadster. Naturally, the 4dr will be more practical of an all around car than a roadster.
More people will be able to use the CTR as a day to day vehicle than a S2K successor