The
new Honda S2000 for 2009 has a 2.0 ltr engine, DOHC
VTEC 4 cylinder design producing 237 horsepower and 162 lb ft
of torque. The new 2009 engine meets California's strict
Low Emission Vehicle standards.
The
new Honda S2000 four wheel, in-wheel double wishbone suspension
system consists of upper and lower wishbone arms at each wheel,
with coil over spring/damper units and anti roll bars. The high
X bone mono-coque frame is a central tunnel that runs down the
middle of the cockpit. The tunnel serves as a backbone and main
load bearing structure for the new S2000, the new 2009
body is high side diagonal (X) bracing at the front and rear
of the cockpit.
The
2009 Honda S2000 features a digital instrument panel
display, the display features a large, bar-type tachometer divided
into 100 rpm increments and flashes red when the engine red-line
is reached. A highly visible digital speedometer is below the
tachometer as well as readouts for coolant temperature, fuel level,
trip and cumulative mileage odometers and indicator lights for
SRS, oil pressure.
The Honda
S2000 ( 2009 ) features a power operated soft top with a
glass rear window equipped with a defroster. Pushing a switch
on the center console opens or closes the top in about 6 seconds.
When raised, latches at the top of the windshield hold it securely.
When folded, the top stows compactly behind the cockpit.
The new Honda
S2000 is comfortable to sit in, offering contoured seats in leather.
The seat back's side bolsters extend all the way up to the shoulder
for good lateral support when cornering. Seat adjustment is manual
and includes adjustments for fore and aft position and seatback
angle. Legroom is ample and the textured-metal foot pedals complete
the feel of sitting in a race car.
