Pros
Engineered as one of Honda's most refined motors, the F20C is the weapon of choice for the 2000-2003 Honda S2000 (AP1). Known to spin the tachometer to the tune of 9000rpm, the high revving 2.0-liter engine is simply music to the ears. Shoehorned in a rigid X-frame body with 50/50 weight distribution, the S2K is a roadster that possesses exceptional handling, nimble power and exterior looks that even the most macho of men can drive in without looking like a complete candy ass.
Cons
An older S2K in decent condition is more affordable than ever before, and yet, can still cost a pretty penny. Dump the girlfriend and starve yourself if you plan on upgrading from a Hyundai to this drop top convertible.
Notes
With 33,000 miles on the odometer, this S2K went though a major tune-up prior to hitting the dyno. While horsepower numbers might seem a bit low, we thought we should inform our readers that the SuperFlow Dyno we performed our testing on was one of the stingier of the bunch. But don't let the numbers fool you. The power and torque gains found with every component installed are accurate to the numbers shown on each dyno graph.
Dyno 1: Baseline 2003 Honda S2000
PEAKHP 186.9 / PEAKTQ 117.8
Owner: Danny Kim
Dynamometer Model: Superflow Dynamometer
Testing and Photos: Scott tsuneishi