Page 156 - Wayne Carini's Guide to Affordable Classics

Notwithstanding its inherent excellence and outstanding value for The S2000 Club Racer addressed the criticism of the standard
money, the S2000 seemed to be nearing the end of the road as the decade progressed. In its best year on the market, 9,684 examples had been sold in 2002, but five years later the total sold since it had arrived in the United States stood at 63,124 units, about half of the Miata’s total over the same period. Notwithstanding the declining sales, Honda still had one last trick up its sleeve.
roadster as being too hard core by doubling down on its bet. The CR was launched at the New York Auto Show in 2008 and was aimed at track use. Replacing the power convertible top with an aluminum hardtop and tonneau cover trimmed some valuable weight, while air conditioning and a stereo were deleted from the standard kit (though remaining available as optional extras). To
TOP: S2000 in Laguna Blue Pearl.
ABOVE & LEFT (BOTH): The S2000 Club Racer reduced weight by tossing the stereo, air conditioning, and convertible top, and added an aero package including a rakish rear wing.
154Wayne CariniAffordable Classics