[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by bigbcraig

S2k barely makes a high-strung, peaky 240; but nonetheless has a very, very capable chassis that I don't see the FT86 comparing to unfortunately.

What I see in the pictures is that the front is very tall. silly euro pedestrian crash tests mean that something like the S2k hood will, unfortunately, never happen again.


Look at that front fender versus the mules: sure, the mules are flared, but they also rise 6" versus the hood of the S2k being basically flat.

I was hoping that the FR-S concept would have its fenders 'flattened down,' because the hood was relatively short; for the pictures here, it looks like they've raised the hood instead.



The low, sleek front clip of the Mk.I FT-86 was the piece that stood out the most to me, and I knew to prepare for disappointment when they said that was basically the only thing that wasn't production ready; but it still hurts.

While the S2000 had a peaky engine, a race track such as the 'Ring it would not be difficult to keep it between 6-8,000 rpm, i.e. in VTEC on the big cam the entire time. Once you're above 45 mph on a track the lack of low end torque becomes a non-issue unless you're being held up by some seriously slow traffic.

I am also concerned about the height of the hood for the FR-S but am hesitant to blame the Euro-Pedestrian law, as this car has a flat four engine placed back far in the chassis. With that design there is absolutely NO REASON for the hood to need to be tall, especially in the front. Absolutely none. I mean the S2000's entire engine is mounted behind the front axle line. In front of that you have a radiator and the air box and nothing else. So no reason to have a higher hood for pedestrian "protection". I would hope that the FR-S will be the same way.