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Was Honda S2000 made in automatic?

Honda S2000 and Automatic Transmission
The Honda S2000 was not made with an automatic transmission as a factory option. It was only available with a manual transmission. The S2000 was designed to be a lightweight sports car focused on providing an engaging driving experience. While some car enthusiasts have speculated about the possibility of an automatic transmission for the S2000, it was never produced with one .
If you come across someone claiming to have an automatic S2000, it is likely a one-off custom modification rather than a production model. Honda’s decision to offer only a manual transmission for the S2000 was in line with their goal of creating a driver-centric sports car.
Please note that the information provided is based on the available search results up until my knowledge cutoff date of March 31, 2024.

What transmission is in a Honda S2000?

six-speed manual transmission
The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and Torsen limited-slip differential. The S2000 achieved what Honda claimed as the highest specific output of a normally aspirated production automobile engine in the world.

Is the S2000 a hard car to drive?

However, Gabor reckons it’s easier to live with than you might expect, and it’s all thanks to the sweet gearbox: “You don’t feel the lack of torque so much because of the gearing, and changing down isn’t an issue because it has the best gear shift I’ve ever tried.” Besides, extracting everything from that engine on the …

Did the S2000 come in an automatic?

The original S2000 was only offered with a manual transmission, but a modern model would likely be fitted with an automatic considering Honda is moving away from manual gearboxes.

How many S2000 exist?

More than 113,000 S2000s were sold globally until it went out of production after the 2009 model year, with U.S. customers accounting for 66,000 cars—more than half of the total run. Rarity, then, is not a factor driving the S2000’s value and desirability.

Is the Honda S2000 a manual?

Honda engineers designed an entirely new close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission for the S2000. A limited-slip differential was chosen to ensure continuous application of power to the rear wheels, especially when cornering.

Are S2000 rare?

If you’re looking to snag a future collectible, you may want to consider getting yourself a Honda S2000. About 65,000 (of the 110,000 produced worldwide) of these legendary 2-seaters made it to the US, and they appear to have already started their journey to collectible status.

What is the nickname for the Honda S2000?

If the normal S2000 wasn’t tough enough for you, there was (eventually) the S2000 Club Racer, or CR for short.

What is the difference between the S2000 and the S2000 CR?

There’s not only less front end push and body roll than in a standard S2000, there’s also a lot more grip. The CR also delivers a big boost in feedback from both ends, and sharper corner entry, with a quicker steering ratio and stiffened rack.

Why is Honda S2000 so special?

The S2000 had the highest specific output of a normally aspirated production car engine in the world. The engine gives out 124 hp per liter, and remember, this is without a turbo or supercharging. Coupled to the engine is that truly beautiful manual transmission.

How many S2000 are left in the US?

The famous chart on S2Ki says that there are 66,860 S2000s made for the USDM. Compounded yearly @ 3.465% loss from 2000-2017, we are left with ~36,758 S2000s from the total amount produced.

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