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Honda S2000
As production years
pass, the S2000 has become in some peoples'
eyes less pure and visceral. The changes to
the 2004 model brought a revised suspension
and a lower redline (lower redline and 2.2L
Engine on US model only). This triggered some
criticism from those who saw the original
9000 rpm redline as a key selling point. However,
road tests showed that the new engine produced
more power than the previous version.
Changes to the 2006
model also drew criticism with the introduction
of stability control and drive by wire throttle.
Handling experts and enthusiasts were doubtful
about the usefulness of the newly implemented
VSA system, but user-feedback consistently
reported that previous models of the automobile
had significant problems with traction and
control in rain and wet-weather conditions.
It can be concluded that the function was
added by Honda for everday driving benefits
rather than for performance benefits. The
fact that the system could be turned off if
desired by the driver meant that, from a strictly
performance viewpoint, the only disadvantage
of the system was a few pounds of additional
weight.
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