Enhancements to the 2004 S2000 include:
New 2.2-liter engine for improved power delivery 240 horsepower @ 7700 rpm and 161 lb-ft. @ 6500 rpm replaces 240hp @ 8300 rpm and 153 lb-ft. @ 7500 rpm
New 17-inch wheels and tires replace 16-inch
Revised suspension tuning
Revised transmission gearing
Enhanced aerodynamic front bumper design
New rear bumper design
New, larger and restyled dual tailpipes
Freshened interior design with improved shoulder and elbow room
Improved console with two cup holders and storage tray
New three-lamp headlight and three-lamp LED taillight designs
Formula Red Pearl exterior color receives red/black interior
Rio Yello Pearl exterior color replaces Spa Yello Pearl
Seat Belt Reminder System added

 

Why did they revise the engine ans invest so much money for such a modest torque gain? I can't beleive that they didn't bump the HP a little too. HP is marketed much more than torque, it really makes sense to bump Hp 10 up to 250 to compete better with the EVo and the STi. If there is any comparison or mention of the torque figure it only acts to highlight the weak point of this engine. I really don't get this "improvement."

 

It still looks the same!!!

 

It has a Higher and flatter torque curve. It may only be 20 FP's of torque, but accross the WHOLE RPM Band, whihc will do more then you think, think of the After Market too. *** it'll be easier to make more power.

 

I give you that there is more room to mod this engine, but don;t you think that it seems kind of stupod on Honda's part to develop a new engine with such similiar characteristics? I can't understand why the HP number was bumped up even a little bit? Also part of the charm of the S2000 is the high reving motor, and everyone who owns one knows that. It seems that they just reduced to appeal for most potential buyers without offering a more mainstream appropriate incentive to purchase the car.

 

I like how they added some more torque throught the whole RPM band. I just wish they got rid of that digital speedo and tach and go some nice dials, like in the TSX.

 

The '04 motor won't be any more tunable than the existing F20C... It's not a new motor, just a stroked out F20C. The consensus in S2000 land is that the changes are positive except for the new motor and softer suspension setup... Go figure

 

ugh....digital tach

 

that is still a damn nice car.

 

I second that, if my tall and fat *** could fit in one I'd have one right now.

 

I have yet to understand Honda cars. After owning a Honda, I would never get in one again, at least not if it was a performance oriented machine. To think that they have a torque number that is damn near 100 less than the HP number, that is just silly. How fun would the Evo be if it had 271 hp and 173 tq? Sure these cars will get you chicks, but if you need a car to get laid, then you got problems. I would rather stick to just paying girls for sexual favors and have a car that can accelerate when I want it to.

Josh

 

Here's a whole lot of detailed info from vtec.net:

Summary of Changes

Exterior Photos

Interior Photos

Engine and Transmission Details

Exterior Details

Interior Details

Chassis Details

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Honda's new motto: no replacement for displacement.

 

I thought it was "VTEC 0wnz j00...........f00!!!LOLOLOL!!!111!!!"

Or something like that.

Josh

 

EDIT: nm. it needs foglights. and more hp. and loose the digital display, at least in that style. now a digital display that LOOKED like what we have in our lancers... that would be tight.