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Honda

S2000 AP1

6s0–60 MPH
241TOP SPEED KPH
240HORSEPOWER

Notes

The Honda S2000 AP1 is a Japanese rear-wheel-drive roadster, developed and assembled in the Takanezawa Tochigi R&D plant in Japan from 1999 until 2003. Its 1,977cc (122 cu in) 2.0L inline four-cylinder DOHC-VTEC engine comes at the front of the car. The Honda S2000 AP1 offers notable features such as an independent double-wishbone suspension, electrically assisted steering, and integrated roll hoops. Its compact and light engine allows the AP1 to have a perfectly balanced weight distribution and produces the highest specific output of any regular streetcar, going from 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds. Its maximum speed is around 150 mph (241 km/h).

The Honda S2000 AP1 is a 2-door stylish, fast, and at the same time classic roadster. This particular model shines because of its details and power. It has a manual 6-speed gearbox, 205/55 R 16 V tires up front, and 225/50 R 16 V in the rear. The electrically-powered vinyl top features a plastic rear window. An aluminum hardtop is available as an optional extra. This car is perfect for speed lovers and automobile enthusiasts looking for the whole look and power package.

Rank
horsepower
240
WEIGHT KG
1,247
Power to Weight
0.19
CURRENT VALUE
$32,000

OEM Specs

engine Description
2.0L NA I4 (F20C )
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
6 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
241
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$32,600
gearbox
6SPD MANUAL
torque
207 N.M
Model Years
1999-2003

YEAR NOTES

1999: The S2000 AP1 was launched with a 2.0L F20C inline-four engine, producing 240 hp and 153 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the highest power outputs per liter for a naturally aspirated engine. This engine was paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and had a redline of 9000 rpm. The AP1 S2000 featured a lightweight chassis, rear-wheel drive, and a 50:50 weight distribution, along with a Torsen limited-slip differential.
2001: Honda made minor changes to improve drivability, addressing issues with the clutch engagement to make it smoother. Honda also improved the throttle response and adjusted the suspension slightly to reduce oversteer, as the initial model was known for its high responsiveness and twitchy handling at the limit.
2002: Additional updates were made to improve reliability and user comfort. Honda upgraded the glass rear window in the convertible top (replacing the previous plastic window) for better visibility and durability. Interior updates included a redesigned center console with better storage options and additional cup holders.
2003: Honda made further refinements to the suspension setup, including slight adjustments to the shock absorbers, which improved ride comfort and handling. The AP1 continued to be well-regarded for its high-revving engine and agile handling, with minor tweaks focusing on enhancing daily usability.

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Popular Honda S2000 AP1 Mods by Level

From 194 documented builds

TrendsS2000 AP1 builds typically begin with Öhlins DFV suspension, Yokohama Advan A052 tires, and Volk CE28N wheels. As builds escalate, enthusiasts move to AP Racing brakes, Voltex aero, and forced induction like KraftWerks superchargers or K20 turbo setups, often paired with Öhlins TTX coilovers and wider Advan GT wheels for full race builds.

Medium

OEM Pace+2.5% 114 builds
Tires Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R9· Yokohama Advan A0527· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS6· Maxxis RC-16· Toyo Proxes R888R6
Suspension Öhlins DFV24· Karcepts Front Sway Bar16· Eibach Front Sway Bar6· Swift Springs5· Amuse S Tyre Spec Coilovers4
Brakes StopTech13· Girodisc Front Rotors5· Project Mu Club Racer5· Winmax W5 Brake Pads4· Urge Rear Rotors3
Intake/Exhaust J's Racing Intake6· K&N Intake5· BYP 70mm Titanium Exhaust4· K&N FIPK4· PLM Header3
Power/Tune Hondata KPro3· Karcepts Tune2· Greddy Emanage2· Honda AP2 Motor2· Honda K24 Swap2
Aero APR GTC-2008· APR GT-2505· Voltex Street Front Bumper5· Voltex Type 7.5 GT Wing5· APR GTC-200 Wing4
Drivetrain Toda Lightened Flywheel4· Honda AP2 Transmission4· OS Giken 1.5 Way LSD3· Puddymod Reinforced KAAZ LSD3· Exedy Lightweight Flywheel2
Wheels Rays Volk Racing CE28N4· Enkei RPF13· Apex VS-5RS3· WedsSport SA72R2· WedsSport TC105X2
Weight Sparco Circuit Seat3· Recaro Racing Seat3· Recaro Pro Racer XL SPG Seat2· Recaro Pole Position1· Forbidden USA OEM Replica CF Hardtop1
Other Custom Weld In Roll Bar4· Defi Advance ZD Gauge Screen3· Hard Dog Roll Bar3· Schroth 6.5 Harness3· Momo Mod88 Suede Steering Wheel3

Heavy

OEM Pace+5.7% 40 builds
Tires Yokohama Advan A0529· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS5· Falken Azenis RT6603· Toyo Proxes RR2· Kumho Ecsta XS1
Suspension Karcepts Front Sway Bar3· KW Clubsport2· BC Racing BR2· KW V32· Öhlins DFV2
Brakes Wilwood 6 Piston Brakes3· EBC Yellowstuff3· Stainless Steel Flex Lines2· Girodisc Rotors2· AP Racing Radical CP9669 Calipers2
Intake/Exhaust HKS Hi-Power Exhaust1· K&N Intake1· Berk Test Pipe1· RSG High Flow Cat1· HKS Single Exit 70mm1
Power/Tune Honda K24A5· HKS Supercharger3· Acura Type S Oil Pump3· Acura RDX Injectors3· Link G4X ECU3
Aero Mugen Hardtop2· APR GT-2502· Honda CR Lip2· Nine Lives Racing Wing2· Voltex Type 7 Wing2
Drivetrain Cusco MZ LSD1· Quaife Sequential Transmission1· Ford 8.8 Cobra Rear End1· OS Giken Super Lock LSD1· TODA Ojisama Sports Clutch1
Wheels Enkei RPF13· Volk Racing CE28N2· Titan 7 TD-61· WedsSport TC105X1· Yokohama Advan GT1
Weight Liteblox Carbon Fiber Lithium Battery1· Recaro RMS1
Other EVS 4 Point Roll Cage3· Cusco 4pt Roll Bar1· Brake Air Guides1· Mishimoto Radiator1· Mishimoto Oil Cooler1

Race

OEM Pace+6.7% 24 builds
Tires Yokohama Advan A0504· Kumho Ecsta V7303· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS2· Hankook Ventus Z2211· Nankang CR-S1
Suspension Öhlins DFV3· Karcepts Front Sway Bar3· Amuse S Tyre Spec Coilovers2· Öhlins TTX 3-way1· Öhlins Damper1
Brakes StopTech2· Hawk DTC-602· AP Racing BBK1· Urge 2-Piece Rear Rotors1· Winmax W51
Intake/Exhaust J's Racing Intake1· BYP 70mm Titanium Exhaust1· BYP Test Pipe1· Berk Technology Headerback Exhaust1
Power/Tune Honda K24 Swap3· TODA Racing 2.3L Engine1· Honda J32A21· Garrett GTX301· Garrett GTX351
Aero Voltex Type 7.5 GT Wing3· Voltex Street Front Bumper2· Voltex Race Splitter2· APR GT-2502· J's Racing Wide Body1
Drivetrain Toda Lightened Flywheel1· OS Giken LSD1· Honda 4.77 Final Drive1· Honda 4.44 Final Drive1· Quaife Sequential Gearbox1
Wheels Yokohama Advan GT1· Enkei RPF11· 949 Racing 6UL1· Konig Wheels1· Rays CE28SL1
Weight Sparco Evo 2 Race Seat1
Other Mugen Carbon Hardtop2· Sector One Design Roll Bar1· Ballade Sports V2 Rollbar1· OMP Steering Wheel1· NRG Short Hub1

Lap Times

Time Track Car Mod Driver Tire Lap Date Date Added vs Predict Pace
1:05.4 C O Lurcy-Levis circuit Race 18 Mar, 2020 28 Apr, 2022 -7.08s +10.27%
1:27.9 SM P C L G O Ahvenisto Race Circuit Medium 13 Aug, 2020 12 Jul, 2026 -7.52s +8.57%
1:54.6 Circuit des Ecuyers Light 05 Mar, 2017 22 Jan, 2026 warning
51.5 SM P L C O Liverpool Motor Club-Aintree Circuit Light 07 Sep, 2019 09 Dec, 2025 -3.22s +6.23%
1:45.5 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 16 Nov, 2015 17 May, 2021 -6.39s +5.67%
1:46.9 P Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Heavy 17 Nov, 2022 26 Nov, 2022 -5.96s +5.27%
1:51.7 L SM Oregon Raceway Park (CCW) Medium 21 Sep, 2015 07 Jan, 2026 -5.84s +5.23%
3:09.2 L M SM P Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Andretti - Option C 4 Mile CW) Medium 23 Nov, 2020 15 Jul, 2021 -9.85s +5.22%
1:46.7 Circuito de Alcarrás Race 30 Nov, 2023 06 Jul, 2024 -5.58s +5.18%
1:44.4 C O Circuito de Alcarrás Race 02 Feb, 2025 12 Feb, 2025 -5.53s +5.13%
1:03.6 SM P L M C O Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (West CCW) Medium 16 Nov, 2019 20 May, 2021 -3.2s +4.98%
1:02.6 P C O Pembrey Circuit Heavy 27 Apr, 2025 04 Jul, 2025 -3.26s +4.97%
1:13.4 L SM P Castle Combe Medium 16 Jul, 2024 26 Jul, 2024 -3.66s +4.96%
1:09.8 SM L P Bondurant-Radford Racing School Medium 15 Mar, 2020 06 Nov, 2021 -3.36s +4.78%
1:22.1 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets Pre 2022) Medium 17 Feb, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 -3.92s +4.76%
2:12.9 L SM Sydney Motorsport Park (Brabham Circuit) Medium 29 Mar, 2021 12 Jun, 2022 -6.15s +4.64%
2:00.2 Maryhill Loops Road Race 01 Sep, 2015 08 Jan, 2026 -5.43s +4.47%
2:10.9 Andalucía Circuit Race 12 May, 2024 15 Jun, 2024 -5.76s +4.36%
1:04.1 L S Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (East) Stock 08 Apr, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 -2.63s +4.25%
1:13.0 C Mallala Motorsport Park Race 11 Jun, 2019 15 Feb, 2026 -3.19s +4.12%
51.4 L SM Luddenham Raceway Medium 17 Nov, 2021 20 Mar, 2024 -2.11s +4.05%
55.8 Tsukuba Circuit Race 14 Feb, 2026 20 Jun, 2026 -2.41s +4.02%
1:55.0 L Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Medium 27 Feb, 2022 28 Nov, 2023 -4.6s +4.02%
1:59.0 M L High Plains Raceway (Full) Medium 12 Oct, 2024 16 Oct, 2024 -4.66s +3.92%
2:20.7 Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (Mondo CCW) Stock 26 Nov, 2018 01 Sep, 2021 -5.18s +3.90%
1:05.8 SM P Pembrey Circuit Medium 07 Jun, 2021 27 Dec, 2023 -2.45s +3.69%
1:53.4 Strawberry Creek Raceway (Full CCW) Heavy 17 Sep, 2024 29 Jan, 2026 warning
1:21.0 L Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) Medium 14 Mar, 2022 31 Aug, 2022 -2.96s +3.66%
1:12.8 L SM P Pineview Run Medium 17 Jul, 2020 29 Dec, 2023 -2.66s +3.65%
1:47.8 P Oregon Raceway Park (CCW) Heavy 26 Aug, 2023 03 Feb, 2024 -4.12s +3.64%
56.4 Tsukuba Circuit Race 15 Feb, 2025 20 Jun, 2026 -2.08s +3.46%
1:16.8 M L Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) Medium 09 Nov, 2022 01 Dec, 2022 -2.63s +3.40%
1:09.9 L SM Sydney Motorsport Park (Druitt North Circuit) Medium 19 Jun, 2025 03 Jul, 2025 -2.35s +3.35%
1:50.7 Ridge Motorsports Park (Pre 2021) Medium 30 Jul, 2020 27 May, 2024 -3.64s +3.30%
1:41.9 L SM Club Motorsports Medium 28 Aug, 2025 03 Sep, 2025 -3.35s +3.30%
1:24.5 Castrol Raceway - RAD TORQUE RACEWAY Heavy 04 Aug, 2025 07 Aug, 2025 warning
1:49.3 C Circuit Parcmotor Castellolí Race 28 Sep, 2024 29 Sep, 2024 -3.82s +3.27%
1:21.7 L Willow Springs Raceway (Streets - CCW) Medium 16 Feb, 2020 21 Oct, 2022 -2.65s +3.25%
1:03.3 Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (West CW) Medium 17 Nov, 2019 20 May, 2021 -2.04s +3.20%
1:21.4 L Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) Medium 05 Nov, 2023 05 Nov, 2023 -2.56s +3.15%
1:47.9 L Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Medium 12 Apr, 2021 24 Apr, 2021 -3.3s +3.09%
1:32.9 L Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) Medium 17 Sep, 2024 08 Oct, 2024 -2.83s +3.06%
1:07.0 Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (West CW) Stock 16 Feb, 2019 01 Sep, 2021 -1.94s +3.04%
56.8 Tsukuba Circuit Race 29 Mar, 2024 18 Jan, 2026 -1.83s +3.02%
1:44.8 Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) Stock 11 Aug, 2020 05 Jul, 2022 -3.19s +2.96%
1:35.5 L SM New York Safety Track NYST Medium 09 Jul, 2021 13 May, 2022 -2.71s +2.85%
1:33.7 Barber Motorsports Park Race 29 Oct, 2025 16 Jun, 2026 -2.79s +2.84%
1:22.3 L Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (CCW) Medium 27 Jun, 2017 14 Sep, 2022 -2.33s +2.82%
1:52.0 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) Race 16 Feb, 2024 27 May, 2024 -3.26s +2.78%
1:41.4 SM Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2 Mile Outside Road Course) Medium 01 Dec, 2019 14 Jul, 2021 -2.75s +2.72%
1:04.9 L Canaan Motor Club (CW) Medium 12 Nov, 2020 15 Sep, 2021 -1.77s +2.72%
1:46.0 L Palmer Motorsports Park (CW) Medium 09 Jul, 2021 27 May, 2022 -2.84s +2.69%
1:20.0 L SM P Bedford Autodrome (West) Medium 07 Apr, 2025 22 Jan, 2026 -2.12s +2.64%
1:08.0 P Achna Speedway Heavy 01 Mar, 2018 18 Jan, 2026 -1.8s +2.50%
1:14.1 Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) Race 04 Apr, 2023 18 Aug, 2024 -1.95s +2.50%
1:55.8 L Oregon Raceway Park (CW) Medium 02 Oct, 2022 06 Sep, 2024 -2.83s +2.48%
1:08.7 S L Broadford Speedway Light 15 Oct, 2022 23 Jan, 2026 -1.58s +2.40%
2:24.6 L SM Calabogie Motorsports Park (CW) Light 04 Aug, 2024 19 Jan, 2026 -3.32s +2.35%
1:36.0 L New York Safety Track NYST Medium 16 May, 2020 18 May, 2021 -2.22s +2.32%
1:50.8 Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) Light 24 Oct, 2020 16 Oct, 2022 -2.47s +2.27%
1:43.1 Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Heavy 11 Sep, 2025 18 Sep, 2025 -2.39s +2.22%
1:24.6 Thunderhill (West) Medium 11 Feb, 2024 30 Jun, 2024 -1.83s +2.18%
1:24.6 Thunderhill (West) Medium 09 Apr, 2024 21 Jun, 2024 -1.83s +2.17%
1:43.3 L Sydney Motorsport Park (GP Circuit) Medium 07 Jun, 2025 20 Jul, 2025 -2.22s +2.16%
53.2 L SM P Liverpool Motor Club-Aintree Circuit Medium 02 May, 2011 09 Dec, 2025 -1.15s +2.15%
1:31.3 L Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) Medium 09 Dec, 2018 17 May, 2021 -1.94s +2.14%
52.9 C Autodromo San Antonio Race 28 Oct, 2022 07 Feb, 2026 -1.15s +2.09%
1:18.6 Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) Medium 17 Jan, 2018 19 May, 2021 -1.6s +2.04%
1:37.7 P GingerMan Raceway (10A) Heavy 07 Nov, 2022 19 Aug, 2024 -2.02s +2.00%
1:57.1 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Medium 21 Dec, 2025 03 Jan, 2026 -2.29s +1.96%
1:43.8 M L Carolina Motorsports Park Medium 10 Sep, 2023 21 May, 2024 -1.94s +1.88%
1:24.9 Thunderhill (West) Medium 20 Apr, 2025 22 Apr, 2025 -1.57s +1.86%
1:22.9 L Willow Springs Raceway (Streets - CCW) Medium 02 Oct, 2023 08 Oct, 2023 -1.53s +1.86%
1:33.3 L Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) Medium 07 Oct, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 -1.69s +1.80%
1:25.0 Thunderhill (West) Medium 29 Oct, 2023 30 Dec, 2023 -1.48s +1.75%
1:34.0 Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) Medium 15 May, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 -1.62s +1.73%
1:25.1 Thunderhill (West) Medium 16 Jun, 2025 04 Jul, 2025 -1.4s +1.66%
57.0 L Queensland Raceway (Sprint) Medium 25 Apr, 2022 12 Jun, 2022 -0.94s +1.65%
1:26.2 M Grattan Raceway Medium 14 Aug, 2016 17 May, 2021 -1.4s +1.62%
1:28.1 Pacific Raceways Race 20 Jul, 2014 07 Jan, 2026 -1.45s +1.59%
1:16.6 P C Autodromo di Franciacorta Heavy 08 May, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 -1.27s +1.59%
1:31.7 Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) Medium 21 Nov, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 -1.38s +1.51%
1:24.7 Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) Light 22 May, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 -1.21s +1.50%
1:17.0 L Putnam Park Road Course Medium 05 Oct, 2009 18 Jan, 2026 -1.07s +1.40%
3:17.2 L Thunderhill (5 Mile w/Double Bypass) Medium 29 Jun, 2025 04 Jul, 2025 -2.73s +1.39%
2:01.4 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) Medium 13 Aug, 2025 11 Oct, 2025 -1.68s +1.39%
1:16.8 Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park-FIRM (Main Course CW) Race 15 Apr, 2018 12 Aug, 2021 -1.1s +1.37%
1:45.6 Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) Race 17 Nov, 2014 19 May, 2021 -1.46s +1.33%
1:27.2 L SM Serres Racing Circuit Medium 16 Mar, 2021 28 Aug, 2021 -1.13s +1.30%
1:20.9 Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) Light 17 Oct, 2012 17 Jan, 2026 -1.01s +1.28%
1:21.9 Portland International Raceway - PIR (w/ Chicane) Race 23 Sep, 2014 24 Apr, 2021 -1.07s +1.27%
1:07.0 L Wakefield Park Raceway Medium 15 Feb, 2022 06 Nov, 2024 -0.85s +1.27%
1:36.9 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) Medium 06 Sep, 2012 18 May, 2021 -1.19s +1.23%
1:43.7 Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Heavy 09 Mar, 2022 21 Jun, 2022 -1.31s +1.21%
1:14.4 P Donington Park Circuit (National CW) Heavy 25 Sep, 2025 28 Dec, 2025 -0.93s +1.21%
1:13.8 New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) Medium 03 Nov, 2025 04 Nov, 2025 -0.86s +1.18%
2:01.6 P Buttonwillow Raceway (1CCW) Heavy 10 Nov, 2021 28 Nov, 2023 -1.46s +1.16%
1:46.8 Ridge Motorsports Park (Pre 2021) Heavy 28 Aug, 2014 14 Jul, 2021 -1.27s +1.13%
2:37.8 L Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Mansell C 3.4 Mile) Medium 07 Mar, 2021 15 Jul, 2021 -1.78s +1.13%
1:58.2 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Medium 26 Jan, 2025 03 Jan, 2026 -1.32s +1.12%

Top Modified S2000 AP1

Year Driver Name Mod Horsepower Tire Tire Size Vs Predict
2001 Flandin Nicolas Race 1 Slicks -16.68s
2001 Graham Downey Race 40 Ventus C52 -13.84s
2001 (w/ADVANA05) Unknown Race 100 ADVAN A050 205/55/16 / 225/50/16 -12.91s
1999 (w/ADVANA05) Unknown Race 100 ADVAN A050 205/55/16 / 225/50/16 -11.77s
2001 lotek1200 Race 100 ADVAN A050 -11.53s
2003 (w/AA) Narita Dogfight Race 325 100 ADVAN A050 295/30/18 -10.92s
2000 (w/VentusTD) cneophytou86 Heavy 0 Ventus Z221 225/45/17 / 255/40/17 -9.87s
2000 Snell2K Race 433 -8.91s
2000 Juan Mesias Race 100 R888R -7.74s
2001 (w/PS) Ray Worrall Light 240 140 Potenza S02 205/55/16 / 225/50/16 -7.45s
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