{"id":3831,"date":"2025-09-01T16:09:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T16:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/?p=3831"},"modified":"2025-09-02T14:25:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:25:27","slug":"new-prelude-inspires-a-modern-take-on-hondas-s2000-roadster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/01\/new-prelude-inspires-a-modern-take-on-hondas-s2000-roadster\/","title":{"rendered":"New Prelude Inspires A Modern Take On Honda\u2019s S2000 Roadster"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Honda-S2000-Prelude-Rendering-2a-1-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital artist Theottle envisioned a modern S2000 roadster with Prelude styling.<\/li>\n<li>Rumors about a possible return of the roadster in EV form remain unconfirmed.<\/li>\n<li>The original model entered production in 1999 and was discontinued in 2009.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The return of a classic nameplate always sparks the imagination of enthusiasts, and while Honda&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/honda-prelude\">Prelude<\/a> revival has captured much of the spotlight, there&rsquo;s another badge that fans keep hoping for: the S2000. Digital artist Theophilus Chin has envisioned how the iconic rear-wheel-drive roadster might look today, taking cues from Honda&rsquo;s new hybrid coupe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/08\/honda-teases-its-lineup-for-the-japan-mobility-show-can-you-guess-the-models\/\">Honda&rsquo;s Biggest Coupe Secret At The Tokyo Show Is Still Under Wraps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jumping straight to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/renderings\">render<\/a>, the proportions stay faithful to the original formula. A long hood, low profile, fabric roof, and compact two-seat cabin capture the spirit of the early 2000s roadster. The design itself, however, feels fresh, with every body panel reworked despite being based on facelift-era S2000 images.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blending Old Lines with New Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>Up front, the concept borrows its headlights from the Prelude, paired with a slim grille and a larger bumper intake. The sides adopt modern surfacing, flush door handles, and aerodynamic inlets behind the front fenders. As for the 19-inch wheels, these are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/07\/2026-honda-prelude-debut-set-heres-what-we-know-so-far\/\">part of the Prelude&rsquo;s &ldquo;Sports Style&rdquo; package<\/a> that will be optionally available for the coupe in the Japanese market.<\/p>\n<p>The rear swaps nostalgia for modern cues, with a full-width LED light bar and heavy black trim across the bumper. Admittedly, this part doesn&rsquo;t look as elegant as the sexy tail of the original, but at least it retains the dual tailpipes in a prominent position.<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p><strong>What Could Power a Modern S2000?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Those exhausts show that this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/honda-s2000\/\">S2000<\/a> revival wasn&rsquo;t envisioned as fully electric. With Honda scaling back EV spending in favor of hybrids, a combustion setup feels like the obvious choice. <\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/11\/canceled-honda-s2000-facelift-proposal-by-strosek-looks-more-like-a-second-generation\/\">Canceled Honda S2000 Facelift Proposal By Strosek Looks More Like A Second Generation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The turbocharged 2.0-liter from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/honda-civic-type-r\">Civic Type R<\/a>, producing 325 hp (245 kW \/ 330 PS), would slot in neatly. A hybrid assist could add performance while lowering emissions, but it would also run counter to the lightweight, purist ethos that defined the original S2000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Platform Problem<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A bigger hurdle lies beneath the surface. Honda doesn&rsquo;t currently have a rear-wheel-drive platform suited for a small roadster, which makes competing with cars like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/Nissan-Z\/\">Nissan Z<\/a> difficult (perhaps even impossible, if you ask the brand&rsquo;s bean counters). <\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         \t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             \t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07&#8221;);<br \/>\n             \t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>And while the Prelude&rsquo;s simulated gear changes might satisfy some, they can&rsquo;t replace the visceral joy of a true six-speed manual in a high-revving two-seater.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the appetite among enthusiasts, the odds of a real S2000 comeback remains slim. Honda&rsquo;s current strategy includes the launch of 13 new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/hybrids\">hybrid<\/a> models by 2030, leaving little room for a low-volume roadster. Still, independent designers like Theottle will continue fueling enthusiasts&rsquo; imagination with their renderings &ndash; at least until Honda gives us something tangible to chase.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital artist Theottle envisioned a modern S2000 roadster with Prelude styling. Rumors about a possible return of the roadster in &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/01\/new-prelude-inspires-a-modern-take-on-hondas-s2000-roadster\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">New Prelude Inspires A Modern Take On Honda\u2019s S2000 Roadster<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3833,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-offbeat"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3831"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3831\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3834,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3831\/revisions\/3834"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3831"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/opendoorcounselingpa.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}