Yahoo Autos An S2000's VTEC Just Kicked In For Engineering Explained
The S2000 is such a collection of innovative ideas that only the new NSX has a chance of living up to its heritage. But if all you know about it is that it's a lightweight rear-wheel drive two-seater, you might mistake it for a Miata.
Pop that long aluminum hood though, and you'll find a 2.0 DOHC pushed way back behind the front axle, and featuring wide forged aluminum pistons, composite-layered cylinder walls, VTEC and the redline set to 9000rpm. This Honda had the highest specific output of any naturally-aspirated engine, producing 240 horsepower at 8300rpm and 153 foot-pounds of torque at 7500 revs. Being connected to a compact six-speed gearbox and a Torsen-style limited slip differential at the rear gives the S2000 its perfect 50/50 weight distribution.
The chassis was built around Honda's rigid High X-Bone Frame, which has its frame rails at the hight of the central tunnel as well as an in-wheel double wishbone suspension setup.
Did I mention VTEC and 9000rpm?
It's a solid choice.
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