Our Review of the 2005 Honda S2000 Base
Standard equipment in the S2000 for 2004 and 2005 includes the 2.2 liter engine by Honda, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the VTEC engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the S2000.
The S2000 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
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 $33,150 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,820. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 S2000 is a PGM-FI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 2005 S2000 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
Parting Shots
The 2004 model began the promise of the Honda S2000. The 2005 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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