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HondaAP11999–2009US Legal

Honda S2000

The highest specific output NA engine ever mass-produced. The F20C revs to 9000 RPM and makes 240hp from just 2.0 liters. A masterclass in high-RPM engineering.

240 hp
1260 kg
RWD
Honda S2000 AP1
Specifications

Technical Specifications

Engine CodeF20C
Variants

Production Variant Timeline

5 factory variants produced across the AP1 lifecycle, from launch spec to final special editions.

  1. AP1 (JDM)

    1999~50,000 built
    • F20C 2.0L
    • 250 PS JDM
    • 9,000 rpm redline
    • 11.7:1 compression

    The 9k rpm Honda roadster.

  2. AP1 (US)

    2000~30,000 built
    • F20C 240 hp
    • US emissions tune
    • Same chassis

    US-market AP1 with slight detune.

  3. AP2

    2004~25,000 built
    • F22C1 2.2L
    • 240 hp US
    • Better low-end torque
    • 8,000 rpm redline

    Revised engine for more daily usability.

  4. AP2 CR (Club Racer)

    2008-2009700 built
    • Stripped interior
    • Stiffer suspension
    • Aero kit

    US-only track-focused special.

  5. AP2 Type S

    20091,100 built
    • JDM CR equivalent
    • Track suspension

    Japan equivalent of the CR.

Market

Auction History & Market Values

Recent public auction results for the Honda S2000 across Bring a Trailer, RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, and other major houses. Tracks collector demand trends over time.

Record Sale
$72,000
AP2 CR · Bring a Trailer
Average Sale
$57,333
Across 3 tracked sales
Latest Result
$32,000
2024-02 · Bring a Trailer
DateVariantSale Price
2024-02
AP1
Bring a Trailer
Clean AP1 with original F20C.
$32,000
2023-11
AP2 Type S
RM Sotheby's
JDM Type S import.
$68,000
2023-06
AP2 CR
Bring a Trailer
Club Racer with stripped interior.
$72,000

Auction data compiled from public sale results at Bring a Trailer, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Bonhams, and BH Auction. Prices shown are final hammer prices.

🇺🇸 US Import Status

The Honda S2000 is currently legal to import to the United States under the 25-year exemption rule. Vehicles manufactured in 1999 or earlier may be imported without DOT/EPA modifications.