In stock form, the Honda S2000 typically makes about 240 horsepower in the United States, while the Japanese market version sits around 250 PS (roughly 246 horsepower). The exact figure depends on model year and market.
Power figures by market and generation
The following figures reflect factory specifications as commonly cited by Honda and automotive publications. They vary slightly by market and the testing standard used.
- US/Canada AP1 (1999–2003): 240 hp (SAE net) at approximately 7,800 rpm.
- US/Canada AP2 (2004–2009): 237–240 hp (SAE net) at approximately 7,800 rpm.
- Japanese/other markets (JDM/AP1 and AP2 variants): 250 PS (about 246 hp) at roughly 7,800–8,000 rpm.
Overall, U.S. models hover around 240 horsepower in stock form, while the JDM versions push toward the 246–250 hp range depending on year and measurement standard.
Summary
The S2000’s horsepower in factory trim typically falls around 240 hp for U.S. models and about 246–250 hp for the Japanese market. Market-specific testing standards (SAE vs. DIN/PS) and minor year-to-year changes can cause small variations, but the core figure remains in that 240–250 hp band.