The Honored Ancestors of the S2000

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The Honored Ancestors of the S2000

1963 S500
http://www.hondasportsregistry.com/images/s500_white.gif

Engine 492cc 4-cylinder DOHC
4 Carbs
9,500rpm redline
44 horsepower
4-speed transmission
4-wheel independent suspension
Weight 1500 lbs
Top Speed 80 mph
1363 Honda S500s were produced in 1963 and 1964

1964 S600
http://www.hondasportsregistry.com/images/S600.jpg

Upgraded S500, including:
Engine 606cc 4-cylinder DOHC
57 horsepower
Top Speed 90 mph
Available Coupe Version
Production: 11,284 Roadsters, 1,800 Coupes

1965 S800
http://www.hondasportsregistry.com/images/s800_68.gif

Engine 791cc 4-cylinder DOHC
70 horsepower
Top Speed 100 mph
Production: 11,536 Units
The first 752 Roadsters and 242 Coupes had the independent rear suspension, and then Honda switched to a live rear axle with a 4-link suspension.

Production of the S800 stopped in May 1970. No S500, S600, or S800 models were ever officially imported into the US.


Thanks to the Honda Sports Registry for the info and images.
http://www.hondasportsregistry.com/about.php

[Coop]

we have an instructor in the Porsche club who wants to put a RX7 engine in one.

[medicalstudent]

I almost bought a green one that had a blown engine. Curt would've killed me :)