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The Honda S2000 is a two-seat roadster with the size of the small Mazda Miata and speed of the Porsche Boxster. It's a technological statement from Honda, which has no equal when it comes to pumping big horsepower out of small engines.

The S2000 has earned a reputation as the sports car with an engine like a superbike motorcycle. Big horsepower from small displacement, with a narrow powerband and extremely high RPM. Nothing could match the original S2000 for exhilaration. While the original 2.0l 4-cylinder engine revved to 9,000 rpm, the Honda S2000 received a slightly larger engine with 2.2l of displacement for the 2004 model year. The current engine revs to 8,200 rpm (the redline starts at 8,000 rpm), still top among piston engines, and offers a broader torque range.

For 2006, the Honda S2000 received an electronic Drive-by-Wire™ (DBW) throttle, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and a service interval indicator. In addition, the console and seat design were revised. There are no changes for 2007.

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One model is available, which retails for $34,250.

The Honda S2000 is equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox; an automatic is not available. Standard features include an air con, AM/FM/CD audio system, cruise control, electrically powered soft top, keyfob remote entry, headrest speakers, leather steering-wheel and seats, power windows, a limited slip-differential, and alloy wheels shod with P215/45 R17 tires in front and P245/40 R17 in the rear.

There are a few dealer-installed options available, including a removable hardtop, a trunk spoiler, and XM Satellite radio.

Standard safety features include ABS, dual airbags, and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA). Side airbags are not available.