Honda introduced the S2000 Base in late 2002 to regain its grip on the Convertible market. There are 1 trim levels for the S2000 in 2003: . With two doors and spacious seating for two, the rear-wheel drive S2000 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Convertible market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.

2003 Honda S2000 Base Specs

Honda S2000 Engine Specs: The S2000 Base comes outfitted with a VTEC 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by Honda, is mated to a six-speed transmission by Honda. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Honda.

The 2003 S2000's standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 13.20 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The S2000 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the S2000 Base are 68.90 inches wide by 162.20 inches long. It sits 50.60 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 listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $32,600, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,325. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

The standard warranty period for the S2000 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market.

Fuel Efficiency

The S2000 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty six when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2002 model began the promise of the Honda S2000. The 2003 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.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Honda S2000, United States market

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