← Honda S2000 · 1999-2003 · AP1

Honda S2000 AP1

Headline trim: 2.0 F20C — 240 bhp, 0-62 in 6.2s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
240 bhp
0–60
6.2 s
Top speed
150 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$13,000-$28,000

Strengths

  • F20C a 9000 rpm masterpiece
  • Steering feel sublime
  • Future modern classic — already there

Weaknesses

  • Snap oversteer if you provoke it
  • Soft-top plastic window cracks
  • No daily-usable storage

Notable tech

  • AP1 platform — bespoke S2000 chassis
  • F20C 2.0 i-VTEC — 240 bhp at 8300 rpm, 9000 rpm redline
  • 6-speed manual only
  • Front-engine, RWD
  • Torsen LSD standard
  • Digital dashboard, fabric soft-top

Common issues

  • Snap oversteer
  • Soft-top window cracking
  • Valve adjustment
  • Diff pinion seal

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across AP1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0 F20C i-VTEC
BHP240
Torque208 Nm
0–606.2 s
Top150 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT