Honda To Celebrate 70th Anniversary With New S2000 Sports Car

Talk of a new Honda sports car will not die. Although we now know that the tiny S660 roadster will not come to America, and a speculated mid-engine sports car positioned below the Acura NSX is probably not happening, the prospect of a reborn S2000 roadster is gaining steam. And it could arrive in 2018, as the company’s present to itself for its 70th anniversary.

There’s a certain symmetry to that, considering that Honda first launched the S2000 in 1998, to celebrate its 50th anniversary. For the 70th, we could be looking at both a new car and a commemorative two-wheeler, as well. “Based on the company’s MotoGP contender, the bike will be a detuned, roadgoing version of the RC213V-S,” says our source. “As for the car, expect something special. Size-wise, it’ll be similar to the Mazda MX-5 Miata, but the Honda will have a lot more power.”
 

cidflekken - 5/20/2016 3:02:30 PM

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PLEASE let this happen.

emiliojose - 5/20/2016 4:10:56 PM

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I wouldn't hold my breath....if the NSX is any guidance, they will be launching this for their CENTENNIAL anniversary!!

MDarringer - 5/20/2016 4:30:00 PM

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So once again, it will likely be priced like an Acura and wearing a Honda badge.

TomM - 5/20/2016 10:38:29 PM

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I only hope that this time they use an engine with low end torque - unlike that last one where you had to rev the engine really high to get any power. This would be a good step for Honda - to compete with the new Alfa Spyder.