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Car Of The Day: September 19, 2010; Maisto '99 Honda S2000
Topic Started: Sep 19 2010, 01:08 AM (562 Views)
NoirGuru
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Today's car of the day is Maisto's 1999 Honda S2000.

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The Honda S2000 is a roadster manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. It was launched in April 1999 and was created to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. The car was first shown as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995, following which it was launched in world markets in 1999. The S2000 is named for its engine displacement of 2 L, carrying on in the tradition of the S500, S600, and S800 roadsters of the 1960s.

Several revisions were made throughout the car's lifetime, including changes to the engine, gearbox, suspension and interior and exterior. Officially two variants exist: the initial launch model was given the chassis code AP1, while the AP2 designation was given to vehicles produced from mid-2003 onwards. Though cosmetically similar, the AP2 incorporated significant changes to the drivetrain and suspension. Production of the S2000 ceased in June 2009.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S2000

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A classic Maisto casting of mine, this one went to many outdoor BBQs in the summers, and was detailed using gel pens. I particularly like the use of the VW esque wheels from Maisto.

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The S2000 was introduced in 1999 for the 2000 model year and was given the chassis designation of AP1. It featured a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout with power being delivered by a 1,997 cc (122 cu in) F20C inline 4 cylinder DOHC-VTEC engine producing from 237 hp (177 kW) to 250 PS (184 kW), and from 153 lbf·ft (207 N·m) to 22.2 kg·m (218 N·m) of torque depending on the target market. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and Torsen limited slip differential. The S2000 achieved what Honda claimed as the "top level performance in the world" for a 2-liter naturally aspirated engine.

Features include independent double wishbone suspension, electrically-assisted steering and integrated roll hoops. 16 in (41 cm) wheels with Bridgestone Potenza S-02 tires were standard equipment. The compact and lightweight engine, mounted entirely behind the front axle, allows the S2000 to obtain a 50:50 front/rear weight distribution and lower rotational inertia. An electrically powered vinyl top with internal cloth lining was standard. Honda made available an aluminum hardtop for additional cost.

The 2001 model was largely unchanged, but Honda upgraded the radio and added a digital clock to the dashboard display. For the 2002 model year, suspension settings were revised and the plastic rear window was replaced by a glass unit incorporating an electric defroster. Other updates included slightly revised tail lamps, an upgraded radio, and a revised engine control unit.

The AP1 was manufactured up to 2003 at Honda's Takanezawa plant, alongside the Honda NSX and Honda Insight hybrid. In 2004 production moved to the Suzuka plant.


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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
A gorgeous casting. I remember these days when Maisto would give us great castings with clear windows and interiors for a great price. Pity they still don't do so. :(
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
Arrrr, agree with ye, matey. Keep in mind the price, the price......they still make great castings but at a lower cost. If they had a Maisto "Plus" series with interiors and more detailed paint, would you pay, $2 for them? I would, but would they have a tough time mass marketing them? JL does it, Matchbox Lesney does it, M2 Driver series does it. As we saw in the Target All Stars Red series, Maisto had a distribution problem....what happened to them ? Did they ever release all of the "Red 100?"
Edited by ivantt, Sep 19 2010, 09:51 PM.
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
I'd buy them too. But you're right, they'd probably tank. :(
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jedimario
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D: I must have one!
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Sak
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Ezekiel 25:17
The only Maistos, for the most part, that I concern myself with now are the convertibles...unless it's a model that seems to diminish the feeling that clear glazing and an interior are indispensible things. Unfortunately, there are not that many of them.
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accobra64
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Thank you Noir Guru for featuring this specific casting.
I like it and I liked the real car.
It's somewhat ironic that I saw one of these cars recently in the same colour and now you did a feature on it.
Great timing.
And thanks for all the work that you put into these presentations.
I certainly appreciate your efforts.

Cheers. Cobra
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