The 2007 Honda S2000 Base was introduced to compete in the convertible market. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the S2000 which include Base. 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 Infiniti.

Honda S2000 Engine Specs

The S2000 Base is equipped with a Honda 2.2 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Honda.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The S2000 has 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 2007 S2000 is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the S2000 Base are 68.90 inches wide by 162.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 50.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 94.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $34,250, with an invoice cost of $30,838. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 S2000 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

In 2006 and 2007 the S2000 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Berlina Black, Berlina Black with Berlina Black Hardtop, Berlina Black with Black Soft Top, 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, New Formula Red with New Formula Red Hardtop, Rio Yellow Pearl, Rio Yellow Pearl with Black Soft Top, Rio Yellow Pearl with Rio Yellow Pearl Hardtop, Silverstone Metallic, Silverstone Metallic with Black Soft Top, and Silverstone Metallic with Silverstone Metallic Hardtop. Additional options were made available by the factory.

Conclusion

The 2006 model began the promise of the Honda S2000. The 2007 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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