While not technically a successor to the desirable S2000, the car that Honda is reportedly discussing behind closed doors will be the closest thing to it. The car would sit right in between the small three-cylinder S660 and the flagship NSX, with suitable performance for its place in the range.
Apparently, it would bear no resemblance whatsoever to the old front-engined S2000, being designed in the same vein as the NSX and S660.
AutoExpress says the model would use a blend of gasoline and electricity for an estimated combined total of around 350 horses – the internal combustion unit might be a derivative of the turbocharged 2.0-liter that is to be used in the upcoming Civic Type-R.
If it materializes, expect to see it hit the market sometime in 2017. We hope it does because it sounds like a very alluring prospect, especially for those who can’t fathom affording an NSX… The same source suggests the model could cost around £35,000 or ~€43,000/$59,000.
By Andrei Nedelea
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