2009 Honda S2000

At first sight of the S2000 you feel a connection. A connection to Honda's long heritage of racing success on the world's most demanding circuits, to the 70 Grand Prix victories in Formula 1 and the 65 victories in CART. That's because the S2000 wasn't just "inspired" by racing, it was fine-tuned by Honda's racing engineers on the high-speed straightaways, breathtaking sweepers and tight hairpins of Suzuka. You'll feel the S2000's racing pedigree the moment you slip behind the wheel. The gauges and controls are prominent and logically placed, creating an intuitive driver interface that's intimate, yet comfortable. High-bolstered perforated leather seats cradle and brace you for quick manoeuvres, while the audio system with speakers behind the headrest provides the ideal soundtrack for your drive. As the bright digital tach arcs rapidly clockwise, you get an advanced lesson in acceleration. And the harder you push the S2000, with its new Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™, the more you realize this car was built to respond.

So go on. Snap through the 6 gears. Make that 237 hp and 162 lbs-ft of torque sing. Honda engineers used lightweight aluminum-alloy to create the S2000's engine block, cylinder head and oil pan. And super-light forged-alloy pistons work within cylinder liners that are composed of fibre-reinforced metal (FRM), another weight-saving Honda innovation. Plus, with Variable valve Timing and lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) technology, no compromises have to be made between low-rpm and high-rpm performance. So whatever the engine speed, power and efficiency are always optimal.

Press start. And let the instant exhilaration of the S2000 connect you with Honda's racing heritage.