Honda S2000 AP1
Honda’s high-revving F20C and precise manual gearbox define the original S2000.
- Power
- 240 bhp
- Est. value
- $11k–$75k
About the Honda S2000 AP1
Honda launched the S2000 in 1999 as a compact rear-wheel-drive roadster. The early AP1 combines a naturally aspirated two-litre VTEC engine with a close-ratio six-speed manual and limited-slip differential. Its front-mid-engine layout and double-wishbone suspension put driver involvement ahead of touring comfort. This entry represents the original US-market 240 hp specification, before the later AP2’s 2.2-litre engine.
Honda S2000 AP1 specs
The Honda S2000 AP1 produces 240 bhp (179 kW) and 207 Nm (153 lb-ft) of torque.
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | S2000 |
| Generation | AP1 |
| Trim | 2.0 F20C six-speed manual (US specification) |
| Years | 1999–2003 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Country | Japan |
| Original price | About $32,000 when new |
| Engine | 2.0L naturally aspirated inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,997 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 240 bhp (179 kW) at 8,300 rpm |
| Torque | 207 Nm (153 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 9,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,274 kg (2,809 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 188 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Honda S2000 AP1 worth?
A typical Honda S2000 AP1 is estimated to be worth $11,000 – $75,000 (about £7,900 – £56,000).
Its original price when new was about $32,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Honda S2000 AP1 rarity in CarSpot
The Honda S2000 AP1 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 8 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Honda S2000 AP1 fun facts
- Honda’s 2001 powertrain release describes a 9,000 rpm redline.
- The original car used an electric power-steering rack and a torque-sensing limited-slip differential.
- The 2001 US specification quotes a 49:51 front-to-rear weight distribution.
