Honda S2000 AP1

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The Honda S2000 AP1 (2000–2009): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: AP1 · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,140 mm RDW	4,120 mm
Width	1,750 mm RDW	1,750 mm
Height	1,290 mm RDW	1,285 mm
Wheelbase	2,410 mm RDW	2,400 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,220–1,238 kg RDW	1,274 kg
Mass in running order	1,320–1,338 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,535 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	2 RDW	–
Doors	2 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	240 km/h RDW	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/45R17, 245/40R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	85.6% (85.0–86.1)	69.2%	13,853

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	20.5%	36.4%
Suspension	17.3%	41.6%
Tyres	17.3%	31.2%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	8.9%	11.8%
Lights and electrics	8.7%	28.8%
Body, chassis and structure	5.3%	18.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

107 complaints for model years 2000–2008. 14 crashes · 4 fires · 10 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 9 versions of the Honda S2000 AP1

United Kingdom 2 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2006–20092.0i VTEC Roadster · 2.0i VTEC GT · 2.0 i-VTEC Roadster and 1 more trim	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	10.0 L/100 km NEDC	236 g/km
2000–2004Convertible	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	9.9–10.0 L/100 km NEDC	235–237 g/km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2006–2009	2.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
2004–2005VTEC	2.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2001–2003DOHC-VTEC · VTEC	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2000DOHC-VTEC	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2004–2009Two-seater	2.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	11.8–12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	271–276 g/km
2001–2003Two-seater	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	11.6–11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	267–269 g/km
2000Subcompact	2.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	269 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.