The Book of the Honda S2000

by Brian Long

Overview

Now in paperback! Researched and written in Japan with the full co-operation of the factory, here in definitive detail is the story of the Honda S2000 – a series of open two-seaters that built on the success of the NSX, helping the company justify its on-track exploits with a proper line of sporting machinery. Successful immediately, the S2000 models defended Honda's honour on the tracks, but it was in the showrooms where the S2000 excelled. After a major face-lift, it was eventually killed off in 2009, but is as popular today as it ever was as a modern classic for enthusiasts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787117518
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing
Publication date:	06/08/2021
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.19(w) x 9.83(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Born in Coventry, the heart of the British motor industry, Brian Long comes from a family with a proud heritage in the automotive and aviation fields. He trained as a mechanical engineer, and worked for a time at his father's garage. Brian became heavily involved in the classic car scene at 19, and says he turned to writing by accident. He has a long association with several major car manufacturers, is a member of the Society of Automotive Historians, and a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers. He now writes full-time and, since 1990, when his first book was released, he has had more than 80 titles published. Brian currently lives with his family in Chiba, in Japan, where they enjoy life with their Doberman and Thoroughbred racehorse.

Table of Contents

Introduction & acknowledgements 5

Chapter 1 A brief history of Honda 6

Chapter 2 The S2000 concept 17

Chapter 3 Debut of the production model 48

Chapter 4 Record of the early machines 74

Chapter 5 A major face-lift 99

Chapter 6 The twilight years 121

Appendix Sales & production figures 157

Index 160