Exact configuration / US market

2008 / AP2 / RWD

Honda S2000AP2 Base

The standard US-market S2000 with its power-operated soft top, base suspension tuning, steering, tires, and curb weight.

01 / Key facts

Displacement131.6 cu inVerified
Maximum power237 hpVerified
TransmissionClose-ratio 6-speed manualVerified
Driven wheelsRear-wheel driveVerified
Curb weight2,864 lbVerified

Technical specifications

Facts are grouped by system. Expand any row to inspect evidence and its exact source locator.

Identity

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Model year
2008
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2008 S2000 and S2000 CR fact sheet

Model year / cover
Market
United States
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2008 S2000 and S2000 CR fact sheet

US-market publication
Body style
Two-seat roadster with power-operated soft top
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Exterior features / S2000 column
Doors
2
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Vehicle description
Seating capacity
2
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Interior
Chassis / platform code
Not recorded
Factory grade
S2000
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S2000 column
EPA vehicle class
Not recorded
FuelEconomy.gov record
Not recorded

Powertrain

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Powertrain layout
Not recorded
Engine
Aluminum-alloy inline-four, FRM cylinder walls
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Engineering
Engine description
Not recorded
Engine code
F22C1
Corroborated

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Engine identity
Engine position
Not recorded
Cylinders
4
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Engineering
Displacement
131.6 cu in
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Engineering
Bore
3.4 in
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Engineering
Stroke
3.6 in
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Engineering
Compression ratio
11.1:1
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Engineering
Valves
16-valve DOHC VTEC
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Engineering
Induction
Not recorded
Fuel delivery
Multi-point fuel injection; drive-by-wire throttle
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Engineering
Fuel
Premium unleaded gasoline
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EPA mileage and capacities
Engine power
237 hp
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Engineering
Power speed
7,800 rpm
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Engineering
Engine torque
162 lb-ft
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Engineering
Torque speed
6,800 rpm
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Engineering
Redline
8,000 rpm
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Engineering

Transmission

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Transmission
Close-ratio 6-speed manual
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Transmission
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive
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Transmission
Differential
Torque-sensing limited slip
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Transmission
Transfer case
Not recorded

Gearing

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1st gear
3.133:1
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Transmission / gear ratios
2nd gear
2.045:1
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Transmission / gear ratios
3rd gear
1.481:1
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Transmission / gear ratios
4th gear
1.161:1
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Transmission / gear ratios
5th gear
0.942:1
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Transmission / gear ratios
6th gear
0.763:1
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Transmission / gear ratios
Reverse
2.8:1
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Transmission / gear ratios
Final drive
4.1:1
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Transmission / gear ratios
Secondary reduction
1.208:1
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Transmission / gear ratios
Overall ratio, 1st
15.517:1
Derived

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Calculated: 1st × final × secondary
Overall ratio, top gear
3.779:1
Derived

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Calculated: top × final × secondary

Chassis and steering

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Frame / construction
High X-bone monocoque
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Body / suspension / chassis
Front suspension
Independent in-wheel double wishbone with coil springs
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Body / suspension / chassis
Rear suspension
Independent in-wheel double wishbone with coil springs
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Body / suspension / chassis
Steering
Electric power rack-and-pinion
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Body / suspension / chassis
Steering ratio
14.9:1
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Body / suspension / chassis / S2000 column
Turns lock-to-lock
2.6
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Body / suspension / chassis / S2000 column
Turning circle
35.4 ft
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Body / suspension / chassis
Stabilizer bars, front / rear
27.2 / 25.4 mm
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Body / suspension / chassis / S2000 column

Brakes

3/6
Brake system
Not recorded
Front brakes
11.8 in ventilated disc
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Body / suspension / chassis
Rear brakes
11.1 in solid disc
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Body / suspension / chassis
Front rotor diameter
Not recorded
Rear rotor diameter
Not recorded
Anti-lock braking
Four-channel anti-lock braking system
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Body / suspension / chassis

Wheels and tires

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Wheels
Not recorded
Front wheel
17 × 7.0 in alloy
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Body / suspension / chassis
Rear wheel
17 × 8.5 in alloy
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Body / suspension / chassis
Front tire
215/45R17 87W
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Body / suspension / chassis
Rear tire
245/40R17 91W
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Body / suspension / chassis / S2000 column
Wheel fastener torque
Not recorded

Dimensions and capacity

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Overall length
162.2 in
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Interior and exterior measurements
Overall width
68.9 in
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Interior and exterior measurements
Overall height
50 in
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Interior and exterior measurements
Wheelbase
94.5 in
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Interior and exterior measurements
Front track
57.9 in
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Interior and exterior measurements
Rear track
59.4 in
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Interior and exterior measurements
Ground clearance
Not recorded
Curb weight
2,864 lb
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Interior and exterior measurements / S2000 column (2,864 lb)
Weight distribution
49 / 51
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Interior and exterior measurements
Passenger volume
44.8 ft³
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Interior and exterior measurements
Cargo volume
5 ft³
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Interior and exterior measurements
Payload
Not recorded
Drag coefficient
Not recorded
Front head/leg/shoulder/hip
34.6 / 44.3 / 50.7 / 49.8 in
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Interior and exterior measurements

Fluids and capacities

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Fuel tank
13.2 US gal
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EPA mileage and capacities
Engine oil
5.1 US qt
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EPA mileage and capacities
Coolant
8 US qt
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EPA mileage and capacities
Manual transmission fluid
1.7 US qt
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EPA mileage and capacities
Differential oil
0.8 US qt
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EPA mileage and capacities
Washer fluid
2.7 US qt
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EPA mileage and capacities

Efficiency

2/3
EPA city
18 mpg (US)
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EPA mileage estimates
EPA highway
25 mpg (US)
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EPA mileage estimates
EPA combined
Not recorded

Range

0/1
Total range
Not recorded

Emissions

0/2
Tailpipe CO₂
Not recorded
Emissions classification
Not recorded

Safety

2/3
Tire-pressure monitoring
Standard
Verified

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Safety
Stability control
Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control; driver-disable switch
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Safety
Driver-assistance suite
Not recorded

Body

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Roof
Power-operated soft top
Verified

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Exterior features / S2000 column
Aerodynamic equipment
Not recorded

Sources used

American Honda's 2008 fact sheet provides side-by-side S2000 and S2000 CR specifications.

manufacturer

2008 S2000 and S2000 CR fact sheet

Primary side-by-side configuration table for the US S2000 and S2000 CR.

Applies to
United States, 2008 model year
Retrieved
2026-08-28
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