Just as Honda was getting prepared to completely rest the S2000 nameplate, it seems that they have a change of heart by planning on the upcoming 2024 Honda S2000. Honda is falling in love (again!) with their iconic sports ride. Despite the idea of reproducing the S2000 again, everything would likely be the same.
Reasons for the S2000 Coming Back Again
Honda celebrated the 20th anniversary of the S2000 (which took place in 2020) by showing off their fresh carbon fiber construction of the suspected S2000. During Tokyo Auto Show 2020, they were talking about bringing up the vehicle back again. They had actually planned on bringing back the S2000 in 2018, but somehow, they didn’t make it. It makes it possible that the 2024 model would be the one where they actually make it into production.
Design and Layout
A lot of auto enthusiasts are sure that the remake of 2024 Honda S2000 would be just similar to the original design. According to some reliable sources, the company wants to make the future S2000 super similar to the original version within each detailed aspect. It means that not only the vehicle would look great, it would be super lightweight too.
Powertrain and Performance
For the upcoming ride, the vehicle may likely maintain the (classic) front engine layout and also rear wheel driving setup. However, reports claim that Honda doesn’t even build front engine and rear wheel driving platform at this moment. It means that Honda may be joining forces with another auto manufacturer to create and develop the S2000 shared platform.
Unfortunately, there is no official confirmation about the upcoming development. That’s why people speculate. They speculate that General Motors may likely be a possible option. After all, Honda and GM have worked together for autonomous technology. The first EV of Honda would be created together with Caddy and Chevy’s models, at the Mexican manufacturing plant (belonging to GM). Moreover, Caddilac ATS and Chevrolet Camaro platform seems like a logical and also plausible base for the S2000.
However, it doesn’t close off another option. Stellantis is another logical option, considering that Alfa Romeo plans on coming back with their Spyder project currently. Is this is the alliance they are working in, it would be very interesting.
Q and A
Q: Is Honda still making the S2000?
A: No. the company discontinued it in 2009, after a decade of running. Honda produced the vehicle from 1999 to 2009.
Q: Why was Honda discontinuing the S2000?
A: The sales number was decreasing. Plus, Honda was getting ready with preparing other models and variants, so they decided to focus on other projects and ‘ditched’ the S2000 instead.
Q: Is it a sure thing that the S2000 would be back to business?
A: It’s likely true that the S2000 would be again, considering that Honda wants to celebrate their existence in the business. Although details are shady, we should just wait and see.
All in all, we can only wait and see. We should know more about 2024 Honda S2000 once further information is available.