Honda is doing a straight 180 on the next S2000, judging by the concept car revealed at the BIMS today. The Honda S2000, a dynamic marvel with that screaming 2.0-litre engine and excellent short-throw 6-speed gearbox, has been due for a new model for some time now, as rivals keep bettering their offerings. The concept uses Honda’s hybrid technology, although our feeling is this would not be the engine of choice when the street car debuts.

Featuring integrated rear lights, a flowing bodyline and a shape clearly related to the Civic hatch, the S2000 concept seems to have been shortened and its stance widened. There seems to be a lot of flow in the lines, giving the car cleaner, more seamless looks. Interior again, is a Civic relative of some note, peppered with blue background lighting, digital speed readout and utility buttons. And the concept is no longer a roadster; we see space for two baby hobbits at the back. No sign of where the roof goes though, and none of whether said roof is made of canvass or tin either.

 

mmmh, looks like a Civic with its top chopped off. Need more pics to make a decision ...

 

I like it... Hopefully this one will have a little more legroom so I can sit in it comfortably. I doubt it though.

 

OH NO !!! Please tell me that this is not the new s2000 ! It is horrible..! The original s2000 is a magnificent car ! I owned one for two years with nothing but joy !!
I truly hope the successor will be worth the legacy of the original ! Not this fat bastard ! Please !

 

Ummm, I only see two pedals?

 

It's probably a dual-clutch car...

I like it! If you remember back to the late '90s when the first S2000 concept came out, it was just as shocking as this car. And if the first one is anything to go by, this car will stay true to the concept as well. The production S2000 only differed in tiny details like headlight height and some of the materials. Bring it on!

 

Looks kind of like an R8 got in on the love child mix.

 

that would be pretty horrid...it does look alot like a civic

 

Not pretty, but the fog lights are cool.

 

I like the front of the car, thats about all I like.