Strengths
- More torque, easier to drive
- Suspension settled vs AP1
- Last of the high-rev VTECs
Weaknesses
- Lower redline than AP1 (8000 rpm)
- Pre-cat failure on early cars
- Storage still minimal
Notable tech
- AP2 platform — AP1 facelift
- F22C 2.2 i-VTEC — 237 bhp at 7800 rpm, 8000 rpm redline
- 6-speed manual only
- Front-engine, RWD
- Torsen LSD standard
- Suspension geometry revised vs AP1
- GT hardtop optional
Common issues
- Soft-top stitching
- Valve adjustment
- Pre-cat failure
- Diff pinion seal
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across AP2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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2.2 F22C i-VTEC
BHP237
Torque221 Nm
0–606.3 s
Top150 mph
MPG (US)24 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT