the s2k blog

Well it’s official. It had been rumored and expected for a while, but today Honda announced that 2009 would be the last production year for the beloved s2000. The s2000 wasn’t really expected to be the hit that it turned out to be. Designed as a commemorative car for Honda’s 50th anniversary and first released in 1999 it became a hit among enthusiasts.

While sales in 2001 and 2002 churned out almost 19,400 cars in the US, Honda only sold about 7,000 units in 2007 and 2008 combined. A slowing economy and Honda restructuring spelled doom for the roadster. Hopefully once the economy swings back the other way, we’ll see another s2000 or similar car from Honda to fill the gap. Now that the NSX and s2000 are out, Honda really needs something sporty to stay true to their racing heritage.

The run was a lot longer than anyone expected. 10 years is a long time to keep a car pretty much the same. I also like the thought that my AP2 s2k is going to become a little more special now that no more are going to be made.