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Yep! And it wasn't even a primary car in F&F.
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Releasing another sporty economy hatch > designing a new S2000. -a source close to Honda
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I remember this rumor last year.
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There are ways to make a turbo engine a little more NA-like, if it comes down to it (reduce boost, increase revs). California smog techs won't be able to tell if you change or modify the impellers in the stock housing. You could machine the compressor wheel on a lathe to reduce the pressure at any given speed, machine the housing to match the larger outlet, and reprogram the electronic waste gate (or put in a bigger turbine for better efficiency).
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I kind of stopped caring for Honda to release another generation of S2000. Their products are so hideous and have gotten so heavy - I have a really hard time believing I'd be interested. Nevermind how expensive everything has gotten. Honda wouldn't release an S2000 that was inferior in performance/power levels to the CTR, and a CTR is currently $35k-40k...so any S2000 would be $50k+, which is very sad because all I want is a Honda version of the BRZ, lol.
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I highly doubt Honda will develop an new S2000 unless they can find a partner to share development costs with. More and more manufacturers partner on niche cars. Even Mazda shared with FCA on the Miata. |
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I've met far more engineers and scientists with souls and just passion for cars than bean counters. It's a mindset, a way of thinking. Pure financial types think in terms of profit and loss, and how to maximize the former. Car guys (and gals) think of maximizing fun, making something the best it can be (with the resources available). Soichiro Honda was the ultimate car guy, and engineer. I don't think there's anyone even remotely close to him at Honda these days. |
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i hope they make it and show toyobaru what a real sports car looks like..
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Never happen. Just not Honda’s bag anymore. They’ve been rumored to do a new one for a long time.
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new BRZ starts in low $30s and would prob go up to mid $30s... at that price, why pay for an underpowered (and potentially issue filled car.. i mean, it's a subaru motor after all) car when u can spend a tad bit more to get a civic type R with a bulletproff motor and better overall performance? the new s2k would prob be in the low $40s... doubt it would go near $50k |
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Fwd vs Rwd driving dynamics are pretty important to some people, you know a Miata RF is the same price with 180hp and closer in category right? Why'd you even mention a CTR? If we are doing that you can get an Accord sport with the same engine, better looking and way more comfortable. That 10spd can make a CTR sweat.lol Anyway, a S2000 would be a $45k in today's money. That's before they have to add all the modern safety and comfort features that are government regulated and expected of today's buyers. Then try to keep it under 2900lbs and make it all in house. No sir, that is easily a $50k+ sports car. |
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