Honda Cars : Honda Considering S2000 Successor, Future Models Plan Revealed | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The Honda S2000 was one of the most appreciated models in the Japanese carmaker’s history and now it looks like the company is pondering a successor for the sports car, with the model being its response to the Toyota GT86, SUbaru BRZ and Scion FR-S triplets.

It looks like Honda US product planners are asking for the car to be built, while their counterparts from Japan don’t see the project as being so important. This is because Honda has a much bigger plan that will see multiple models be facelifted or receive new generation in the following years, as the company wants to completely transform its range.

It all starts with the new Civic, which will be revamped this fall following negative test drive conclusions, with the car set to receive multiple interior changes. In the fall we’ll also get the 2013 Accord, a new generation that will use two new Earth Dream units: a 181 hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and a 314 hp 3.5-liter V6.

2013 will see Honda launch a new generation of the Crosstour, which will ,of course, be closely related to the Accord. One year later, Honda will introduce a new Ridgeline and Pilot, which are expected to lose the angular styling cues of the present generations. In 2015, the automotive producer is scheduled to give the world a fresh Insight, as well as a crossover that will use the Fit as a starting point.

Source;
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/honda-considering-s2000-successor-future-models-plan-revealed-47923.html

Honda Cars : Road & Track: Honda Contemplates a CR-Z Convertible | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

September 24, 2010 by Sam Mitani

We have reported about the possibility of an S2000 successor for many months, and now we’re hearing reports that it may indeed happen, but not in the way we previously imagined. Our sources in Tokyo have told us that Honda is putting a priority on adding a sports car in its lineup; the execs feel that a sports car is a necessity to uphold its brand image. While there have been many debates and arguments within the walls of Honda HQ’s Aoyama-based offices buildings about the details of the car, many believe that the best first step may be to use the CR-Z hybrid car’s platform. Despite its front-drive layout, performance will be increased via a stronger engine and lighter weight. If such a car can be created, it would go up against the likes of the Mazda MX-5. After this car is established, then Honda would move on to create a rear-drive high-powered sports car, probably with a hybrid powerplant. We’ll keep you up to date as news develops.

Source (via autoblog);
http://blog.roadandtrack.com/honda-contemplates-a-cr-z-convertible/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Honda Cars : Honda may introduce 2 new hybrid sports cars in the near future | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Above is the upcoming CRZ hybrid....

Here is a joint venture (chinese company) prototype of something that could pass as a S2000 replacement....

Following the introduction of the second generation Insight, Honda has recommitted itself to developing hybrid drive vehicles. We now have the Civic and Insight in North America and Japan will soon have a Fit hybrid as well. Honda has also confirmed that a production version of the CR-Z concept will arrive within the next year as a hybrid coupe. It's being reported that the production CR-Z may have a 2.5-liter four cylinder engine with direct injection. If true, that would be Honda's first direct injected production engine.

A second new sporty hybrid could be a successor to the soon to be discontinued S2000 roadster. If Japan's Best Car magazine is to be believed, the car they refer to as FF-S2000 will be powered by Honda's 3.5-liter V6. it will apparently also use Honda's all wheel drive system. The FF-S2000 may even use a flywheel based KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) like those developed for Formula 1 to provide a further performance boost. It's not known if KERS would be used in addition to or in lieu of Honda's IMA hybrid system. Unfortunately, we have no confirmation of any of this at this point.

Source;

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/05/24/honda-may-introduce-2-new-hybrid-sports-cars-in-the-near-future/