Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club Saturday March 30, 2024
Home Forums Images WikiNASIOC Products Store Modifications Upgrade Garage
NASIOC
Go Back   NASIOC > NASIOC General > News & Rumors > Non-Subaru News & Rumors

Welcome to NASIOC - The world's largest online community for Subaru enthusiasts!
Welcome to the NASIOC.com Subaru forum.

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, free of charge, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.







* As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads. 
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-24-2016, 10:31 AM   #1
AVANTI R5
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 73805
Join Date: Nov 2004
Vehicle:
24 TypeS ZO6
White

Default 2017 Honda S2000 Concept

[quote]

Quote:
The Honda S2000 is one of the best convertible sports cars ever made and despite the fact it has been discontinued more than six years ago it still is one of the better cars to buy for those looking for a perfectly balanced chassis and a lot of tuning potential. You would expect that such a successful car to be kept on the market but unfortunately Honda decided that it is best for them to discontinue it even though cars such as the MX-5 or even the new Toyota 86 are highly successful. Because they finally realized their mistake it seems that the car will very likely receive a successor with the future 2017 Honda S2000, an all new model to bear the name of this highly successful convertible.



ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Unlike with what they did with the older model, this time around the 2017 Honda S2000 is very likely going to be offered with two different engines. The base version of the car is going to be aimed directly at the base 2 liter MX5 and at the Toyota 86 while the higher end version will be aimed at the future Abarth 124 and even at a future version of the 86 with more power than the current car.

2017-Honda-S2000-Engine

Powering the base version of the S2000 will be a rather new 1.5 liter turbocharged inline 4 petrol engine which was first released on the European Civic. However, unlike in the Civic this engine is said to make close to 200 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque which doesn’t seem like much but when we mix that with a total weight of less than 2,500 pounds then the car will become really fun to drive and very fast as well.



The higher end model on the other hand is expected to make use of the Type R engine which offers close to 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque which when coupled to a rear wheel drive perfectly balanced chassis it should become one of the best cars to drive on the market with ease. Both of them are expected to get an 8 speed automatic but a manual might also be offered on certain models in order to please those looking for pure driving pleasure.



INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 2017 HONDA S2000

Not too long ago pictures of a certain Acura convertible started to float around the Internet and from the looks of it, this particular Acura might be the upcoming 2017 Honda S2000 which would be quite nice because the car looks perfectly balanced and it really seems to be a worthy successor for the original. We expect to see the same long hood and short back end, likely a soft-top to save weight and to give the car more character as well as really clean lines.



The interior will likely be just as simple as before in order to create the perfect driving environment but instead of offering the old digital dashboard we might see a fully customizable screen, similar to what the all new Audi A4 has.

2017 HONDA S2000 PRICE

At this point in time Honda hasn’t said a word about the future of the car and we still don’t know for sure if it will be released as a Honda or as an Acura. However, chances are that the car will be offered as a Honda in Europe and as an Acura in the US where certain Honda models have been sold under the Acura brand. Also, even though they haven’t said how expensive it will be, we do know that Honda has its aim set on the Mazda MX5 which means the car will likely start around $25,000 which would make it a serious contender on the market.
Video
https://youtu.be/mjwfBw8kUvQ
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.
AVANTI R5 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.
Old 06-24-2016, 11:40 AM   #2
lil'redwagon
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 10854
Join Date: Oct 2001
Chapter/Region: SCIC
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
Vehicle:
'02 WRX; '08 OBXT;
'08 G37 (S/C'd); '09 XF

Default

If they can keep the weight under 3000 lbs and they offer the hot motor as suggested in the article, then sign me up! But there aren't a lot of high hopes waiting on Honda these days.
lil'redwagon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 11:51 AM   #3
justincredible
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 83633
Join Date: Mar 2005
Chapter/Region: RMIC
Location: The Mountains
Vehicle:
2012 bright green
box

Default

If they can get close to the 10lbs/1hp mark I'll buy it. Manual is a must though.

I love the original S2000.
justincredible is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 12:00 PM   #4
4S-TURBO
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 67807
Join Date: Aug 2004
Chapter/Region: MAIC
Default

I too love the original. So make this a C3000 coupe instead.
4S-TURBO is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 12:20 PM   #5
E. Nick
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 8489
Join Date: Jul 2001
Chapter/Region: BAIC
Location: Atherton, CA
Vehicle:
2005 Carrera GT
Guards

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by lil'redwagon View Post
If they can keep the weight under 3000 lbs and they offer the hot motor as suggested in the article, then sign me up! But there aren't a lot of high hopes waiting on Honda these days.
Don't forget the manual... only tranny that seemed to be confirmed was the 8-speed auto.

What's the biggest CBR they make???
E. Nick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 12:34 PM   #6
OrbitalEllipses
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 178811
Join Date: Apr 2008
Chapter/Region: MAIC
Location: MoCo
Vehicle:
2011 White Corolla
Over 400hp

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by justincredible View Post
If they can get close to the 10lbs/1hp mark I'll buy it. Manual is a must though.

I love the original S2000.
I've said it for years that 10lbs:hp is the magic mark. Though the replacement of a high strung N/A with a turbo engine characteristically alters the feeling of the car, it will likely provide more people with a more useful powerband.

A 300hp version is the key to the car being more successful than the last S2K.
OrbitalEllipses is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 12:43 PM   #7
E. Nick
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 8489
Join Date: Jul 2001
Chapter/Region: BAIC
Location: Atherton, CA
Vehicle:
2005 Carrera GT
Guards

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses View Post
I've said it for years that 10lbs:hp is the magic mark.
I would say <8 is minimum, <6 is fast, and <4 is
E. Nick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 12:57 PM   #8
OrbitalEllipses
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 178811
Join Date: Apr 2008
Chapter/Region: MAIC
Location: MoCo
Vehicle:
2011 White Corolla
Over 400hp

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by E. Nick View Post
I would say <8 is minimum, <6 is fast, and <4 is
I don't doubt it, but ~9-10lb:hp is more accessible to a far larger portion of the population. Though this is also the world where in the $40-60K range you have several sub 7lb:hp choices available to you.

It's okay, I'm going to supercharge my car one day and THEN I'll have 6.5lb:hp.
OrbitalEllipses is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 12:59 PM   #9
DougNuts
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 192568
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Georgetown, KY
Vehicle:
'23 F150, '23 Camry
'21 RAV4

Default

I'm interested.
DougNuts is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 01:02 PM   #10
E. Nick
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 8489
Join Date: Jul 2001
Chapter/Region: BAIC
Location: Atherton, CA
Vehicle:
2005 Carrera GT
Guards

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses View Post
I don't doubt it, but ~9-10lb:hp is more accessible to a far larger portion of the population. Though this is also the world where in the $40-60K range you have several sub 7lb:hp choices available to you.

It's okay, I'm going to supercharge my car one day and THEN I'll have 6.5lb:hp.
One day could always be today! Get off of your ass and SC that turd!

Could also do in trap speeds... >120 is minimum, >130 is fast, and >140 is

N/A, RWD, and Manual also adds and
E. Nick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 01:10 PM   #11
OrbitalEllipses
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 178811
Join Date: Apr 2008
Chapter/Region: MAIC
Location: MoCo
Vehicle:
2011 White Corolla
Over 400hp

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by E. Nick View Post
One day could always be today! Get off of your ass and SC that turd!
I'm not in the position to possibly blow the engine on it yet, nor are there kits commercially available. Once someone else has done all the footwork I will buy in.
OrbitalEllipses is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 01:43 PM   #12
justincredible
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 83633
Join Date: Mar 2005
Chapter/Region: RMIC
Location: The Mountains
Vehicle:
2012 bright green
box

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by E. Nick View Post
I would say <8 is minimum, <6 is fast, and <4 is
That's ambitious for an everyday non-exotic/non-modified vehicle.

10:1 is about as perfect as can be for a DD.
justincredible is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 01:47 PM   #13
WRXHillClimb
*** Banned ***
 
Member#: 206907
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Rochester, MN
Vehicle:
2014 EvoX GSR

Default

The american v8s come to mind at a nice 8:1. I'd love to see the same ratio in something of the traditioal japanese mindset (smaller, lighter, but same p/w ratio).
WRXHillClimb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 02:01 PM   #14
E. Nick
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 8489
Join Date: Jul 2001
Chapter/Region: BAIC
Location: Atherton, CA
Vehicle:
2005 Carrera GT
Guards

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses View Post
I'm not in the position to possibly blow the engine on it yet, nor are there kits commercially available. Once someone else has done all the footwork I will buy in.
Trade that thing for an E90 M3 and an ESS kit
E. Nick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 02:13 PM   #15
OrbitalEllipses
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 178811
Join Date: Apr 2008
Chapter/Region: MAIC
Location: MoCo
Vehicle:
2011 White Corolla
Over 400hp

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by E. Nick View Post
Trade that thing for an E90 M3 and an ESS kit
I could have started there, but I'd like to be part of a different brand of automotive douchebags.
OrbitalEllipses is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 02:29 PM   #16
Pre
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 139693
Join Date: Feb 2007
Vehicle:
Dura ngo 95
horrorshow

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by E. Nick View Post
Don't forget the manual... only tranny that seemed to be confirmed was the 8-speed auto.

What's the biggest CBR they make???
1000cc. Blackbird is long gone a la the Dodo.
Pre is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 02:29 PM   #17
E. Nick
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 8489
Join Date: Jul 2001
Chapter/Region: BAIC
Location: Atherton, CA
Vehicle:
2005 Carrera GT
Guards

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses View Post
I could have started there, but I'd like to be part of a different brand of automotive douchebags.
totally understand!
E. Nick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 03:14 PM   #18
Stanley
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 7374
Join Date: Jun 2001
Chapter/Region: BAIC
Location: Gold Country
Vehicle:
2023 MAGA Hat Model3
grey, or is it gray?

Default

automatic transmission? Turbo engine?

Call it something other than S2000.
Stanley is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 07:34 PM   #19
Dex
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 163775
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Somewhere spilling coffee
Vehicle:
2023 BRZ
CWP

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stanley View Post
automatic transmission? Turbo engine?

Call it something other than S2000.
I completely agree.
Dex is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 08:01 PM   #20
warpath
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 84622
Join Date: Apr 2005
Chapter/Region: MWSOC
Location: -=OT B-Lister=-
Vehicle:
2020 GT500
2020 F250 Tremor

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stanley View Post
automatic transmission? Turbo engine?

Call it something other than S2000.
Sure. In perfect Honda nomenclature, I present the:

S2000..Type R
warpath is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2016, 02:18 AM   #21
hi5.0
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 340456
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Vehicle:
2013 Impreza

Default

I vote for S1500 GT. Until Type R engine + manual transmission version appear.
hi5.0 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-04-2016, 09:34 AM   #22
AVANTI R5
Scooby Guru
 
Member#: 73805
Join Date: Nov 2004
Vehicle:
24 TypeS ZO6
White

Default Latest reports suggest that new S2000 could arrive in 2018!

2017 Honda S2000 - the latest reports suggest that new S2000 could arrive in 2018!

Quote:
2017 Honda S2000





The original S2000, as well as its second generation, have been two of the most loved convertibles ever made. After many people lost hope for a successor, it now seems that Honda may release one for their 70th anniversary. The car would likely be first unveiled as the 2017 Honda S2000, but it would hit the market around a year later. At this point, the car is nothing but a rumor but considering Honda’s latest endeavor, the Type R, it is safe to assume that the S2000 is closer to release than most people think.



For starters, unlike what some said, the S2000 would remain a two-door convertible which is the essence of this model. Because of that, it would have to compete with cars like the Jaguar F-Type as well as the Porsche Boxster.

The competitors?

Some rumors suggested at first that Honda would aim the Miata but these rumors were quickly discarded after some more information has been revealed about it. For starters, the car should cost north of $40,000 for a base model which is quite a bit more expensive than the Miata. This is also considerably more than the previous S2000, but just like the NSX, the S2000 is going to be a much better product. It will be faster, better to drive and a lot more focused than before. So far Honda does not really have a proper platform to base the upcoming S2000.


Because of that, we are quite sure that they might use the highly modular chassis of the new Civic which has been rumored to support rear wheel drive as well. However, this chassis has a transverse front engine which would not work in the S2000 so it might be nothing more than a rumor.

Because the 2017 Honda S2000 will have to be one of the most striking cars in its class to be successful, it would make sense for Honda to borrow most of the design scheme found on the NSX. The early renders show just that, and the result is impressive. We expect the car to feature a highly stylized NSX-like design with a more aggressive note. This would make it a viable solution to compete with the highly exotic cars in this class. Some even said the car would be sold as an Acura, but this is nothing but a small rumor at this point. The S2000 will offer the iconic design of a roadster with a long hood, a cabin moved as far back as possible and very likely a soft top.

Inside the cabin

Because the car will be aimed at drivers, the S2000 will more than likely feature a driver-focused interior. Expect it to be quite minimalist as well in order to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor. While some suggested the car would not offer much regarding technology, this may not be true. Why? Well, they would have to compete with the likes of Porsche and Jaguar and a car with no commodities would not be able to compete at all.

2017 Honda S2000

The long hood will not be there just for show. Like the original, the 2017 Honda S2000 is more than likely going to feature a mid-mounted front engine. This will allow Honda to keep a nearly perfect weight distribution and it should allow for great driving characteristics. The original S2000 used a naturally aspirated 2-liter engine. It seems that the new one is going to stick with part of this recipe. The car is expected to get a turbocharged 2 liter inline 4 VTEC unit, the same used on the Type R.

This engine will likely be tuned for over 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque and it will most likely be mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. A mechanical limited slip differential will likely send the power between the rear wheels, and the result should be nothing short of amazing. While the car may seem a bit down on power when compared to its rivals, the S2000 will likely weigh a lot less than them.

Because of that, the tiny engine and manual transmission should make it a blast to drive. Early rumors suggest a 0 to 60 MPH in the neighborhood of 4 seconds and a top speed higher than 150 MPH.
AVANTI R5 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-04-2016, 11:00 AM   #23
E. Nick
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 8489
Join Date: Jul 2001
Chapter/Region: BAIC
Location: Atherton, CA
Vehicle:
2005 Carrera GT
Guards

Default

Sounds great! Looking forward to the weight being announced.
E. Nick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-04-2016, 01:38 PM   #24
dwf137
Scooby Specialist
 
Member#: 161333
Join Date: Oct 2007
Chapter/Region: NWIC
Location: snoco wa
Vehicle:
135i vert
fast leaf

Default

more unfounded speculation.
dwf137 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-04-2016, 01:52 PM   #25
gandapanda
Scooby Newbie
 
Member#: 51476
Join Date: Dec 2003
Chapter/Region: E. Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
Vehicle:
2005 Forester XT
2018 BMW M2

Default

I miss my AP2, hopefully this thing becomes a reality, keeping those attributes consistent that made the original so much fun. And 50% more power.

S
gandapanda is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:54 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Powered by Searchlight © 2024 Axivo Inc.
Copyright ©1999 - 2019, North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club, Inc.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission
Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.