100% STOCK HONDA S2000 vs. TODAY // Nürburgring

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00:00 Intro/Specs
02:15 Lap
11:45 LONG VERDICT

[raula.e]

Big respect to that Clio driver though!

[highflysugar]

I love how Misha could jump in any car and drive it like he just robbed a bank. I love watching the car owners face when Misha brings it to the limit and sometimes hits the rev limiter between gears.

[qinnixdeleon]

To all NSX owners. Let Mishaaa drive yours! 🇯🇵

[bane]

Misha's comments on the car are spot on. The early ones especially were very softly sprung indeed. Two decades old rubber bushings on the car are probably not helping the precision issues. Tires are also undersized for the car and have big sidewalls. A plus size tire upgrade (215/45R17 front & 255/40R17 rear) with a decent coilover setup (Ohlins, Bilstein, KW) and a fresh set of suspension and subframe bushings would go a long way towards making the car sharper and more track-worthy. Brakes are fine as they are, they just need better pads and higher boiling point fluid for track duty.

[Ramondo]

Can’t help but feel these Honda videos of the NA cars (around 200bhp) are all far more exciting videos. The sound and the drama seems way better, loved the second gear shift in the last turn 😂😂😂

[VirtualGuth]

My favorite thing about the S2000 remains the fact that Honda accomplished all of this in the form of a roadster. That so many people still use the S2K as a reference by which to compare cars of today speaks volumes about what Honda achieved all those years ago. There might be some wear items in need of replacement on this example and some modifications would benefit the car for track use, but it appears that the previous owner invested a fair amount of time keeping this S2000 in beautiful condition. Nice find.

[brkecheckd]

Damn that dude in the Clio was haulin ass, he was nowhere to be seen after.

[mehdileleader]

I met the clio driver yesterday on the nurb. He was fast as hell, impressive driving skills.

[afterburn]

I had the pleasure of owning an AP1 S2000 for a dozen years. Watching your lap was pure bliss. I immediately felt I was back in the car - I could feel each gear change, every heel/toe, the way the car transitioned mid corner. I'm not sure how it was a let down in any way. Still one of my favorite driving cars I've ever been in. Very nimble, precise, phenomenal shifter, easy clutch, very comfortable seat, and oh that 9000rpm scream. That said, tracking in stock form (something I got to do a bit of) the car does soften after a few minutes of hard driving. Bone stock, it's best experienced as a daily driver in a smaller city (without the terrible traffic). Keep it below 6k rpm and you're commuting in a slightly more comfortable Miata. Above 6k and a grin will develop.

[raymonkee]

These 3 camera bring everything together, thank you for the amazing content.

[drags-yt]

I got an AP1 S2000 like that, originally got it stock in September, but committed the sin of modifying it with KW V3 and 17" A052 Semi slicks, and driving auto slalom I can confirm that it makes a world of difference in the corners when it comes to confidence. It suddenly goes from sloppy "will I have traction?" to a go kart on steroids, where I can really play with the balance. Just... stock the chassis feels great, but the soft suspension, and tall sidewalls with 16" wheels, make the car feel unpredictable in stock form imo. Might be due to modern compound tyres that have more grip, but didn't gain additional sidewall rigidity.

[ron]

This S2000 fuel indicator has not moved a bit. Fuel efficient :)

[fabrb]

Man Honda's are juste something else, like that girl you never forget about always there somewhere in your mind ready to make you smile when your' sad, and willing to make you cry the moment you will die.

[SantanKGhey]

An all original stock AP1 flexing its muscles is such a treat to watch... in trained hands its such a fun and percise track weapon for its time.... F20C1 brilliant engine!!! Sounds fantastic and just loves those revs.... S2000 & F20C1 = forever LEGEND STATUS!!

[adamwagner]

Great video. S2K is obviously the ultimate petrolhead wet dream BUT the montage with the digital dash on top…masterpiece. Amazing video. Thank you!

[skiiizo]

I'm a big Honda fanboy for many years, this car was my dream car when I was younger. Thank you for the video

[Unsungboss]

Misha is spot on.. I had a 4.4 final drive installed on mine with the ap2 17" wheels and 245 rear tyres and it made a massive difference to the twitchy "widow maker" rear. The 16" ap1 rims made for many rear surprises.

But maaan I miss that car.

[RDSAlphard]

F20C engine sounds GLORIOUS especially at the last 1, 000rpm! I always love this car in Best Motoring or Hot Version DVDs.

[PlunneCeleste]

Notice the GT86 was driving really well in front of you, slower car and increasing gap in corners, nice to see these both cars chasing. This S2k WOAW one of my fav cars. I've had a great moment watching this video, your driving skills are impressive! 🥰

[ssgt]

Misha: I autocrossed a new SP1 at the national level here in the US. Stock, the car is very loose (oversteer) and also soft, so I installed a much stiffer, adjustable front anti-sway bar and also double-adjustable Koni racing shocks. This transformed the handling and made the car really good for autocross. I can't even imagine running one that old on the stock tires at the Ring. I really enjoyed watching this video. Nice job!