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2000 / AP1 / RWD

Honda S2000AP1 Base

The original US-market high-revving S2000, with complete AP1 gearing and owner-manual capacities.

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2000 AP1 Base2004 AP2 Base2008 AP2 CR

01 / Key facts

Displacement121.9 cu inVerified
Maximum power240 hpCorroborated
TransmissionClose-ratio 6-speed manualCorroborated
Driven wheelsRear-wheel driveVerified
Curb weight2,756 lbVerified

All recorded specifications

Values are grouped by system; use the source link on any row to inspect its evidence.

Identity

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FactValueEvidenceSource
Model year2000Verified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualModel year / cover
MarketUnited StatesVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualUS-market publication
Body styleTwo-seat roadsterVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualVehicle description
Doors2Verified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualVehicle description
Seats2Verified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualVehicle description

Powertrain

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FactValueEvidenceSource
Engine positionFront-mid, longitudinalVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualVehicle layout
EngineWater-cooled 4-stroke DOHC VTEC inline-fourVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Engine
Engine codeF20CCorroborated2000 S2000 service specification reproductionEngine identification
AspirationNaturally aspiratedVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualEngine description
Displacement121.9 cu inVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Engine
Cylinders4Verified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Engine
Bore3.4 inVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Engine
Stroke3.3 inVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Engine
Compression ratio11:1Verified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Engine
Maximum power240 hpCorroborated2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualUS-period manufacturer specification; manual identity corroboration
Power peak8,300 rpmCorroborated2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualUS-period manufacturer specification
Maximum torque153 lb-ftCorroborated2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualUS-period manufacturer specification
Torque peak7,500 rpmCorroborated2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualUS-period manufacturer specification
Redline9,000 rpmVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTachometer / operating guidance
Specific output120.2 hp/LDerived2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualCalculated: 240 hp ÷ 1.997 L
Required fuelPremium unleaded gasolineVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualFuel recommendation

Transmission

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FactValueEvidenceSource
TransmissionClose-ratio 6-speed manualCorroborated2000 S2000 service specification reproductionManual transmission design specification
Driven wheelsRear-wheel driveVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualVehicle layout
DifferentialTorque-sensing limited slipCorroborated2000 S2000 service specification reproductionDifferential specification

Gearing

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FactValueEvidenceSource
1st gear3.133:1Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionManual transmission design specifications
2nd gear2.045:1Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionManual transmission design specifications
3rd gear1.481:1Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionManual transmission design specifications
4th gear1.161:1Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionManual transmission design specifications
5th gear0.97:1Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionManual transmission design specifications
6th gear0.81:1Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionManual transmission design specifications
Reverse ratio2.8:1Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionManual transmission design specifications
Final drive4.1:1Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionManual transmission design specifications
Secondary reduction1.16:1Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionManual transmission design specifications
Overall ratio, 1st14.901:1Derived2000 S2000 service specification reproductionCalculated: 1st × final × secondary
Overall ratio, top gear3.852:1Derived2000 S2000 service specification reproductionCalculated: top × final × secondary

Chassis and steering

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FactValueEvidenceSource
StructureHigh X-bone monocoqueVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
Front suspensionIndependent in-wheel double wishbone with coil springsVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
Rear suspensionIndependent in-wheel double wishbone with coil springsVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
SteeringElectric power rack-and-pinionVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
Steering ratio14.9:1Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
Turns lock-to-lock2.6Verified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
Turning circle35.4 ftVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual

Brakes

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FactValueEvidenceSource
Front brakes11.8 in ventilated discVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
Rear brakes11.1 in solid discVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
ABSFour-channel anti-lock braking systemVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual

Wheels and tires

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FactValueEvidenceSource
Front wheel16 × 6.5 in alloyVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
Rear wheel16 × 7.5 in alloyVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
Front tire205/55R16 89WVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual
Rear tire225/50R16 92WVerified2000 S2000 service specification reproductionChassis/service specification; dimensions cross-checked to owner manual

Dimensions and capacity

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FactValueEvidenceSource
Length162 inVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications
Width68.9 inVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications
Height50.6 inVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications
Wheelbase94.5 inVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications
Front track57.9 inVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications
Rear track59.4 inVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications
Curb weight2,756 lbVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications
Weight distribution F/R50 / 50Verified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications
Cargo volume5 ft³Verified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications
Passenger volume44.8 ft³Verified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications
Front head/leg/shoulder/hip34.6 / 44.3 / 50.7 / 49.8 inVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Specifications

Fluids and capacities

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FactValueEvidenceSource
Fuel tank13.2 US galVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Capacities
Engine oil with filter5.1 US qtVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Capacities
Coolant, total8 US qtVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Capacities
Manual transmission fluid1.6 US qtVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Capacities
Differential oil0.8 US qtVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Capacities
Washer reservoir2.7 US qtVerified2000 S2000 Owner’s ManualTechnical Information / Capacities

Source register

Owner-manual facts are verified; service-manual ratio reproductions are labeled corroborated.

manufacturer

2000 S2000 Owner’s Manual

Primary source for dimensions, capacities, engine construction, and maintenance.

Applies to
United States, 2000 model year
Retrieved
2026-08-26
Source ↗
service reproduction

2000 S2000 service specification reproduction

Corroborating reproduction used for the AP1 transmission ratios.

Applies to
United States, 2000 model year
Retrieved
2026-08-26
Source ↗

Related configurations

2004 Honda S2000 — AP2 Base→2008 Honda S2000 — AP2 CR→