Honda S2000

A few years ago, the Japanese company introduced a new compact roadster with a two-liter S2000 engine, experts predicted a short life to him. In fact, when all the competitors one after another was removed from the production of such models, fascinated by the fashion for lighter SUVs and minivans, it seemed like time fast cars, making it possible to ride an open-top took forever. Soon, however, the European car market perked up, began to appear interesting novelties, such as the Opel Speedster and Smart Roadster. There appeared in time and a recent version of Honda S2000. Model 2003 is distinguished, above all, a slightly "doctored" to suit sporty appearance - has changed the shape front end and headlights. Thanks to new front lights with three light sources has increased lumen output. The triple tail lights, which use new technology LED, increasing the brightness and the rate of incorporation, closed with a transparent cap. Also on the sides of the car are reflective marker lights in buildings. A modified form of the rear bumper and two oval chrome exhaust tips visually roadster added dynamism. Sporting Spirit is fully preserved in the cabin, but that did not stop at 20 mm to increase space at the elbows and shoulders front riders thanks to a modified form of door panels. Standard equipment includes leather S2000 now handle scenes CAT, as well as trim accents of polished aluminum sidewalls of the head restraints, audio system and the central console. The new storage compartment between the seats of detail and two cupholders are closing the sliding cover, steering wheel emblem adorns the firm. Digital display devices have become a better read on the panel appeared chasy.Sportivnaya double layout roadster with rear-wheel drive, an integrated hard x-frame, a powerful two-liter VTEC engine with 240 horsepower, six-speed manual transmission makes S2000 desirable for many adherents of fast cars - its top speed is 241 km / h and acceleration to "hundreds" took 6.2 sekundy.Teper transfer switch more smoothly and accurately through the use of new carbon synchronizers on all gears, thus reducing wear and tear, to facilitate and improve weight the quality of CPR as a whole. The new clutch system provides a smooth transition to high torque from the engine to the wheels. To improve driving performance the S2000 installed 17-inch wheels (instead of 16-inch on the previous model) with low-profile tires Bridgestone Potenza, who tenaciously cling to the road at high speeds camyh. At the same time the front tires were replaced with 205/55R16 215/45R17, 225/50R16 and the rear to 245/40R17. In the re-tuned steering with power assistance EPS (Electrical Power Steering) administration was 7% "sharper" and more rigid attachment to the body of its components also improved the precision steering and feedback. Finally, the new ABS system works more effectively in situations where the degree of adhesion to the road surface quickly changes between the different wheels. It is assumed that the new S2000 will appear on the European market in the winter of 2004. Prices for the car has not been announced.