You must be familiar with Honda S2000. You may know this car from GT Racing or The Fast and the Furious, or you may be a driving enthusiast who covets pure sports cars. S2000 is more or less like an idol player. How pure is this car? Front engine, rear wheel drive, manual gear shifting, turbine rejection, no additional machines ... If you want to buy a new car that meets the above conditions, the choice is very narrow, nothing more than Mazda? MX-5, Nissan 370Z, Toyota 86, or Cartham.
Speaking of this engine, whether you like it or not, anyone who has driven this car can't ignore the existence of VTEC. This is a traditional VTEC machine, which can give people a split driving experience. This 2.0L in-line four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine on S2000 can output 237bhp and provide about 207n·m torque. Car weight 1260kg, 0 to 96 km/h acceleration for 6.2 seconds, top speed of 24 1km/h/h, if you look at the parameters carefully enough, it is not difficult to find that this car is "weak". Her torque parameter is lower than that of blue-drive golf, and the peak torque will wait until 7500 rpm, which is 6000 rpm later than that of golf.
S2000 was produced from 1999 to 2009, during which * * * sold 1 10000 vehicles, and Britain contributed 8000 vehicles. In the new three years, the old three years and the sewing three years, S2000 has undergone many upgrades and changes in the past ten years, the biggest one being in 2004. New models, big wheels and improved suspension are all arranged. When S2000 was delisted, it also took away the unique magic of Honda performance cars. It was not until the listing of the new Civic Type-R and NSX in recent years that I discovered my true self. Perhaps in the future, the follow-up models of S2000 can inherit this magic. Although the second-hand price of this car is only 6,000 pounds, about 55,000 yuan, and the lemon has been contracted by the translation machine, her charm has not diminished. But the question is, can this money really buy S2000? More importantly, is she worth it?
driver
The low-torque performance of S2000 is really not so good. Below 6000 rpm, you may even think that this thing is not a sports car at all, and the speed before 6000 rpm is not fast. But as long as you weld the accelerator and keep stepping on it, when the digital instrument crosses "6", this small Honda will March all the way to the red line of 9000 rpm. Her voice is aggressive, but intoxicating, like a wild horse out of control, like a trapped beast out of the cage. Step on the gas. A little faster. Pull the speed up and it's over When you step on the piston, the piston will blow through the hood, so change gears. This is one of the best models in history, without even adding the word "one".
It is not easy to feel the performance level of S2000. But it is because it is hard to come by that this experience is precious. When you try your best to explore her potential, you will linger here. So, you will leave S2000 in the expressway, have fun. This process is fascinating, and it takes a little effort to have fun. If you are used to modern turbo sports cars, you will have to make a comprehensive revision of your brain when you get started with S2000. But once you get used to Honda's rhythm, you will often explode TEC and feel the zero boundary between reason and madness. Flying at high speed all the way, you will admire the balance of this car-the engine is placed behind the front axle and the weight ratio is perfect 50: 50. You will also sigh how good the car is to handle.
It is worth mentioning that our car is Edition? 100, marking the end of the life cycle of S2000. She likes all the chassis improvements made by Honda in 10. The stability procedure that must be selected on the 2006 model became standard two years later. In the early years, S2000 was not easy to control, especially on wet roads. Fortunately, the later changes are mainly aimed at adjustment, and no changes have been made to the parts, so the early owners of S2000 can also transfer the car to the feeling of the later models. As for bigger wheels and better tires, it's all up to personal taste.
In any case, this is a good car that can hone its skills. If you want to keep a steady power output, you must control your right foot properly. S2000 is a model that is willing to downshift, especially in the range of 6000 rpm. The life cycle of S2000 has different opinions. She faces competition from Porsche Boxster, Lotus Elise and various TVR models, and not everyone likes to keep a high-tension driving atmosphere at all times. However, if people foresee that all sports car manufacturers will switch to the embrace of turbines, then perhaps S2000 will have more fans.
Indoor and space
S2000 is a very compact car, even a hobbit like Mr. Fart will be a little crowded. Her driving position is unexpectedly high, and the steering wheel does not provide adjustment. You must test drive when buying a second-hand performance car, but it is equally important to confirm whether you are sitting properly. The trunk size of S2000 is very large in a two-seater sports car, but you still need to confirm whether it can meet the demand when buying a car. The interior of this car is from the late 1990s, not from the 2000s. No matter which version you are going to buy, you should be mentally prepared for the interior. These are harmless, after all, this car has nothing to do with luxury. But the interior of this car is quite fragile. If you go to the auto parts city to change the stereo, the cover plate that originally met the requirements of Feng Shui will be scrapped. Besides, this car is a very comfortable nest. Even if it is cold outside, you should always open the ceiling. You can quickly open and close the ceiling, and it is quite warm after raising the window and turning on the heating.
Use a car
Honda's engine should be very reliable. But you must still want to find the S2000 that is well taken care of by your family on the stage. It's hard to tell the maintenance status except how enthusiastic the previous owner was. S2000 high-speed VTEC machine needs to change the oil frequently. Remember to confirm whether to change the oil on time when buying a car. If the oil quantity is insufficient, ECU will prevent TEC from exploding. When you test drive, if you find that the car won't start at more than 6000 rpm, it may be time to add oil. When the fault code is filled up, it should be eliminated, but don't take it lightly, which may be a sign of bad car condition. Judging from the feedback from the owner, the overall cost of the S2000 car is very low, especially the gas money will not cost too much. The only reliability problem is the common fault of timing chain tensioner. Many car owners suggest replacing the accessories of the auxiliary factory, because the original Honda is not very resistant to operation.
In order to reduce the weight of the car body, Honda omitted all the sealing strips on the lower part of the car body, so we should pay attention to the corrosion of the car body when buying and using cars. You have to go down and check carefully to see if the previous owner made the anticorrosive coating himself. If you find an intact and sturdy S2000 and plan to use it for a long time, you must also remember to do your own anti-corrosion. S2000 is a soft-top convertible. Ensure that the roof can be opened and closed normally without water leakage. If you look at the car on a sunny day, see if there is any wet place in the car. If you look at the GT version, there should be a hardtop of the same color as the body. Remember to ask the seller if that thing is still there.
S2000 once fell to 5,000 pounds, about 46,000 yuan, then rebounded, and now the market has basically stabilized. If you want to find a car, you must have a budget of 6,000 pounds or at least 55,000 yuan, so you can almost buy an early version of the car with a mileage of about 654.38+10,000 miles before 2002 and good annual inspection results. If you want a more fashionable appearance and better chassis adjustment, take a look at the modified 2004 model. The starting price of this car is almost 9000 pounds, about 82400 yuan, and this price can buy about 80000 miles. If you want a GT model with a hardtop, you can also meet a few. No, if you are willing to pay 65,438+05,000 pounds or about 65,438+037,000 yuan, you can buy some of the best S2000. We even found a car that only ran 65,438+08,000 miles at this price in 2009. If you are willing to spend 20,000 pounds about RMB 6,543.8+0,830 yuan, you can receive the version of white car paint, red leather and exclusive nameplate? 100.
conclusion
If you are not familiar with this Japanese high-speed sports car, you may not fall in love with it immediately during the test drive. S2000 is slow, and she will gradually win your love. From the owner's point of view, we think this car is flawless. Who doesn't love S2000, a car that can get along for a long time before understanding its character, compared with those models that show their cards at the first time?
Turbocharged diesel engines are everywhere in our time, and many readers may not have seen 6000 rpm on the tachometer. When you have had sex more than 6000 times, you will naturally feel sad about it. A small driver who just got his driver's license will never have a chance to enjoy driving a naturally aspirated car. If you are lucky enough to drive S2000, please cherish it. If you have the opportunity to put it in your pocket, please think carefully.
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