- "The FR open top sports car debuted for the 50th anniversary of Honda."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Honda S2000 '99 is a road car produced by Honda. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and is featured in the subsequent mainline games. In Gran Turismo Sport, it was introduced as part of Update 1.43.
Colors[]
The NTSC-J versions (and all versions of GT2) have six colors available:
- Silverstone Metallic
- Monte Carlo Blue Pearl
- Grand Prix White
- Indy Yellow Pearl
- New Formula Red
- Berlina Black
The NTSC-U versions have five colors available:
- Silverstone Metallic
- Grand Prix White
- Berlina Black
- New Formula Red
- Spa Yellow Pearl
The PAL versions have five slightly different colors:
- Silverstone Metallic
- Midnight Pearl
- Berlina Black
- Ascari Red
- Indy Gelb Pearl
In addition, in GT3, there are 3 special colors exclusive to this game:
- Imola Orange Pearl
- Islander Green Metallic
- Phoenix Blue
In-game description[]
- "The S2000 was released in celebration of Honda's 50th anniversary. It was the company's first FR S roadster since the S800, and they poured their heart and soul into its development. The engine is a world-class naturally-aspirated straight-four. Its custom configuration allows it to reach an astoundingly high 9,000 rpm in the blink of an eye. The engine of this early-model release was criticised by some as being 'too peaky' at the time... But in the years since the end of its production run, the S2000's trademark responsiveness has found many fans."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Used Car Dealership
"50th anniversary of Honda; the FR open-top sportscar incorporating their philosophy." The Honda S2000 was a revolutionary car. It symbolized the company's future direction in sports cars and possessed technology that trickled down from its deep association with motorsports. The S2000 was like a Formula 1 car for the road, from its high-revving engine to its engine-start button.
The S2000's true roots came from Honda's S series from the 1960s. The S500, S600, and S800 were the S2000's forefathers, all two-seat convertible sports cars with FR (Front-engine, Rear-drive) configurations. The S500, released in 1963, embodied Honda's philosophy of the engine and suspension working together harmoniously for maximum results and pleasure. Honda revived this philosophy for the modern age and instilled it into the S2000.
Every component of the car was purpose-built, including the super-rigid open monocoque "X-bone frame chassis". The engine was as race oriented as they came in a production car. The F20C, a 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4 featured an amazing 9000 rpm redline, with power rated at 246 HP. It also boasted excellent fuel economy. Mated to the engine was a sturdy whose throws were short and well-defined. In July 2000, the S2000 Type V was added to the lineup, featuring the VGS system that electrically controlled the steering ratio according to speed and turning angle. Aerodynamics and suspension were reworked in 2007, giving birth to the Type S with enhanced drivability on winding roads.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 2 | Honda New Car Dealership | 33,800 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | Honda Dealership | 33,800 | Win the Amateur Type R Meeting |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Used Car Dealership | 21,969 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Honda Dealership | 33,800 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 3+) | Approx. 28,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Honda Dealership | 33,800 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.43+) |
Honda Brand Central | 34,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Used Car Dealership | 100,100[1] | --- |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| K24A-Civic | 250,000 | v1.49 | --- |
Trivia[]
- In Gran Turismo 2, one of the racing schemes available bears a strong resemblance to the Spoon S2000 Race Car '00 that appeared in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec onwards.
- It is the cover car in the Japanese version of GT2, and the title screen car of the Arcade Mode disc.
- In the NTSC-U version of GT2, the statement about the "superb balance" on the in-game description has missing text due to lack of space. Said statement was later removed in version 1.2.
- The special colored version in GT3 is missing its car banner logo when viewed in Garage or in Arcade Mode. Additionally, there is an unused duplicate of it hidden in the game's files, with placeholder wheels and "ho0097" (model filename) written on the license plate.
- Despite appearing in nearly all Gran Turismo games to date, it didn't receive an updated model and interior view until Gran Turismo Sport.
- In Gran Turismo 2, the Gran Turismo/Car Graphic livery originally featured a #39, which was used at the 1999 Tsukuba 9 Hours.
- However, the car numbering can still be seen on the Tomica Gran Turismo 2 tie-in six-car diecast set. Additionally, in the demo versions, "h2s2s" (the second racing modification) contains the yellow color of the car's racing modification with the numbering (the yellow color was not present in "h2s2r", the car's primary racing modifications, in the demos), before being replaced with the Spoon livery.
- When it was initially added in version 1.43 of GT Sport, it incorrectly used the taillights from the 2001 specification (featuring a silver ring on the brake lights, instead of red); this was later fixed in version 1.47.
- In Gran Turismo 7's GT Auto, the Type B rear wing is based on the one used for the Honda S2000 LM Race Car.
Pictures[]
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Videos[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Price as of June 2024