Honda puts Acura V6 in S2000....

[6spdterror]

They shouldve done this a long time ago before they killed it. Im wondering what the point behind this is tho!?!?

http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...ls-37l-v6.html

[nsxotic911]

Bad ass. At least we know it can be done!

[WingZ]

I wonder if that engine is heavier if so by how much??? Also funny they chose a CR for it ..LOL

[clr1024]

Sme of the comments below are funny, people hating on the idea of a V6 over the 4...

That would've made a good Acura, but I wouldn't want a Honda sports car with a large, conventional V6

Dude the point of the S2000 is to have the lightest possible configuration aka Uber High Revving V4. Stick the Lazy Acura v6 in something else.

when I test drove the S2K that was one thing I hated, you had to wind the hell out of it to get it going, that would just get old. Car definitely need more torque. I have considered one still but only if its FI.

[WingZ]

^ Actually on my fourth S2K so it actually hasn't gotten old yet. Hondas are rarely tqy. Plus the low tq is nice for winter driving.

[Honcho]

If HPD is officially affiliated with Honda, this might be part of Honda's search for a more 'pedestrian' sport model to compete with the 370Z. They've been so savaged in the press for bailing on F1, the NSX and the S2000, that perhaps the message is finally starting to get through to Ito and the higher-ups?

[clr1024]

^ Actually on my fourth S2K so it actually hasn't gotten old yet. Hondas are rarely tqy. Plus the low tq is nice for winter driving.

I realize that they aren't torque monsters but having to wind it up all the time would get old. I want the option I suppose, as for winters, I would think that's just adjusting the nut behind the wheel...

[WingZ]

I realize that they aren't torque monsters but having to wind it up all the time would get old. I want the option I suppose, as for winters, I would think that's just adjusting the nut behind the wheel...

I guess I never thought about since when I want more power it's always nice to hop into the NSX. Your right I wonder how the car would've sold if they had offered the V6 as an option.

Wow can you guys even imagine Honda giving engine options on one of their sportscars

LOL Yeah I know from a post on Vtec.net 6spdterror thinks it's insane as well , but honestly the VSA on the S2000 takes all the drama out when combined with snow tires.

As to Honchos reply I think this is the same group that put a RDX engine in the Element. I doubt any of this criticism is giving Ito san pause as you have to have nuts to know when your being kicked in them

[6spdterror]

I guess I never thought about since when I want more power it's always nice to hop into the NSX. Your right I wonder how the car would've sold if they had offered the V6 as an option.

Wow can you guys even imagine Honda giving engine options on one of their sportscars

LOL Yeah I know from a post on Vtec.net 6spdterror thinks it's insane as well , but honestly the VSA on the S2000 takes all the drama out when combined with snow tires.

As to Honchos reply I think this is the same group that put a RDX engine in the Element. I doubt any of this criticism is giving Ito san pause as you have to have nuts to know when your being kicked in them

They are also the same guys that turbocharged an odyssey and put in an Acura six speed manual tranny! (videos on youtube)

[WingZ]

They are also the same guys that turbocharged an odyssey and put in an Acura six speed manual tranny! (videos on youtube)

Wow imagine if one of these guys had been named! Even if for only five years Honda would go back to having "enthusiast options again"

Although I do give Honda credit for the six speed manual TL SHAWD. Performing right at the 2010 S4 and 335i performance levels for thousands less. Too bad the looks are so polarizing. I like it but I know most would "nuke it" ..LOL

[broinkrist]

what transmission did they use in that thing? as far as i know, all of the honda/acura v6's are all transverse mounted...

or did they mate the S2000's transmission with the TL-S's v6?

[sahtt]

The difference in weight is roughly 120 lbs. Mounted against the firewall and with a few accessories moved the trunk (battery, i.e.), the dynamics would not be substantially altered IMO.

[BATMANs]

I like the V8's in the S2k better, or any car for that matter.

Too bad the NSX was transverse mounted.....

[Energy1]

"I like the V8's in the S2k better, or any car for that matter."
Drop the same 3.4 liter V-8 that is supposed to be in the HSV-10 GT and that would be a decent performer!

[broinkrist]

or drop in a hyabusa v8 with a sequential...that thing would be a beast...

[BATMANs]

"I like the V8's in the S2k better, or any car for that matter."
Drop the same 3.4 liter V-8 that is supposed to be in the HSV-10 GT and that would be a decent performer!

Exactly.

There's something about the V8 (and more piston) sound and low end grunt that is more appealing than a 4 or 6 banger?

[6spdterror]

or drop in a hyabusa v8 with a sequential...that thing would be a beast...

Hyabusa V8?? Please elaborate on that one....

[FXMDBilly]

Hyabusa V8?? Please elaborate on that one....

Custom V8 made for Radicals that use 2 heads of Hyabusa motorcycle 4-cylinders and a custom crank/block to make a Hyabusa V8. Badass.

[nsxotic911]

Custom V8 made for Radicals that use 2 heads of Hyabusa motorcycle 4-cylinders and a custom crank/block to make a Hyabusa V8. Badass.

And still shifts to 12k rpm, no?

[PoKnow]

Hayabusa... H1V8...Would it be a good option for an NSX?

Should be easier than an LS7?

Hmm.