First Impressions of the Honda S2000 for 2008
The 2008 S2000 is an important vehicle to Honda for the convertible market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the S2000 which include Base and CR. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Honda. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
2008 Honda S2000 Base Specs
The restyled S2000 Base is equipped with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The S2000 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2008 S2000 is a PGM-FI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
Statistics
The dimensions of the S2000 Base are 68.90 inches wide by 162.20 inches long. It sits 50.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 94.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the S2000 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $34,300 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The 2008 S2000 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
In 2007 and 2008 the S2000 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Berlina Black, Berlina Black with Berlina Black Hardtop, Berlina Black with Black Soft Top, Chicane Silver Metallic, Chicane Silver Metallic with Black Soft Top, Chicane Silver Metallic with Chicane Silver Hardtop, Grand Prix White, Grand Prix White with Black Soft Top, Grand Prix White with Grand Prix White Hardtop, Laguna Blue Pearl, Laguna Blue Pearl with Black Soft Top, Laguna Blue Pearl with Laguna Blue Pearl Hardtop, New Formula Red, New Formula Red with Black Soft Top, and New Formula Red with New Formula Red Hardtop. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
Parting Shots
The 2007 model began the promise of the Honda S2000. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Honda hopes that the S2000 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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