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2003 Honda S2000 Base

The 2003 Honda S2000 Base is a 240-hp inline-4 with a 6-speed manual w/ torque-sensing lsd and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $32,600 MSRP.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$32,600 ($57,582 *)
MSRP with Destination$33,060 ($58,394 *)
Destination Charge$460
Engine
Engine TypeInline-4 (F20C), 16-Valve DOHC VTEC
Horsepower240 hp @ 8,300 rpm
Torque153 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Redline8,900 rpm
Valvetrain16-Valve DOHC VTEC
Bore and Stroke87.0 x 84.0
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Injection TypeMulti-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission6-Speed Manual w/ Torque-Sensing LSD
1st Gear3.133 (51 mph **)
2nd Gear2.045 (78 mph **)
3rd Gear1.481 (108 mph **)
4th Gear1.161 (138 mph **)
5th Gear0.971 (165 mph **)
6th Gear0.811 (198 mph **)
Reverse2.8
Final Drive4.1
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs
Rear SuspensionIndependent In-Wheel Double Wishbone & Coil Springs
Front Stabilizer Bar28.2 mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar27.2 mm
Turning Diameter35.4 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.8 in ventilated
Rear Brake Disc11.1 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16" x 6.5" Aluminum Alloy
Wheels Rear16" x 7.5" Aluminum Alloy
Tires FrontP205/55R16 89W (Bridgestone Potenza S-02)
Tires RearP225/50R16 89W (Bridgestone Potenza S-02)
Dimensions & Weight
Length162.2 in
Width68.9 in
Height50.6 in
Wheelbase94.5 in
Front Track57.9 in
Rear Track59.4 in
Ground Clearance5.1 in
Cargo Volume5 ft³
Curb Weight2,809 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)49% / 51%
Interior
Headroom Front34.6 in
Legroom Front44.3 in
Shoulder Room Front49.8 in
Hip Room Front50.2 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline
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