2008 Honda S2000 CR Preview

Foodies everywhere know that the combination of heat and time can yieldastonishing results in the kitchen. Take for example balsamic vinegar or port; if you let them simmer for a while, they reduce into an intensely flavored and very tasty syrup. This practice allows all the complex flavors to come through more boldly, and the taste that results is refined and outstanding. It would appear that Honda's engineers fancy themselves as gastronomes, because they have cooked up a new recipe with the S2000 as the main ingredient. For 2008, Honda has announced that it will build a special version of the S2000 called the CR, which stands for Club Racer. Think of it as an eight-year concentration vintage S2000, the perfect accompaniment to a lovely summer's day at the race track.

Those that have

If it looks like it's gonna rain, bring along that aluminum hardtop. You'll need it. (Photo: Honda)

driven the current S2000 know that it is a true and accomplished sporting machine. In a world full of pretentious cream puff convertibles that like to think of themselves as sports cars, the S2000 makes no apologies or compromises; it's 100-percent focused on delivering thepurest roadster experience. The heart and soul of the S2000 is a screaming 2.2-liter inline-four that begs to be wound up at all times. Matched to what might just be the world's best six-speed manual, razor sharp handling and a light and nimble

Yellow fabric is grippy. It also makes a lovely contrast to the black seats and bright blue paint. (Photo: Honda)

chassis, the “S2K” is a favorite of people who relish the raw sports car experience. With these fresh ingredients, it's easy to imagine the possibilities of the S2000 CR.

Interestingly, the only part of the car that remains unchanged is the engine. It still makes 237 horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 rpm, complete with its aggressive high-profile cam change and banshee wail. The six-speed manual gearbox, with its shortly stacked ratios and short throw is also the same as on the regular S2000, though it's capped off with a new shift knob and a yellow-stitched boot.

Unlike most special editions,

A real club racer, on the other hand has lots of those, namely aerodynamic add-ons like this massive spoiler. (Photo: Honda)

it will be easy to tell the S2000 CR apart from regular S2000s just by lookingat it. The biggest changes can be found in the aggressive aerodynamic bodykit. A combination of skirts with spoilers - front and rear - makes up the majority of the modifications. These were done to improve the car's downforce while at the race track. These eye-catching add-ons might not be to everyone's tastes, but no one will argue over their effectiveness at keeping the car glued to the tarmac when approaching the car's limits. The S2000 CR also has a shaped, hard tonneau cover giving it the look of a classic roadster.

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