Honda S2000 in Forza Horizon: AP1, AP2 & CR Cross-Game Profile (FH5 & FH6)
The Honda S2000 is the 9,000 rpm naturally-aspirated icon that Honda built to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and it returns as a B-class staple in every Forza Horizon. With Forza Horizon 6 launching on 2026-05-19, this page profiles every S2000 generation — AP1 (1999–2003, F20C) and AP2 (2004–2009, F22C in North America/Japan) — and maps the real-world heritage onto verified FH5 in-game stats and confirmed FH6 entries.
Key Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Real-world intro year | 1999 (50th anniversary of Honda) |
| AP1 years | 1999–2003 |
| AP2 years | 2004–2009 |
| AP1 engine | F20C 2.0L DOHC VTEC inline-4 |
| AP1 displacement | 1,997 cc |
| AP1 power (JDM) | 184 kW (250 PS / 247 hp) at 8,300 rpm |
| AP1 power (US) | 179 kW (240 hp) at 8,300 rpm |
| AP1 torque (JDM) | 218 N·m (161 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm |
| AP1 redline | 9,000 rpm (fuel cutoff 9,150 rpm) |
| AP1 specific output | 125 hp per liter (JDM) |
| AP1 compression (JDM) | 11.7:1 |
| AP1 curb weight | 1,274 kg |
| AP2 engine (NA/JP) | F22C1 2.2L DOHC VTEC inline-4 |
| AP2 displacement | 2,157 cc |
| AP2 power | 177 kW (237 hp) |
| AP2 torque | 220 N·m (162 lb-ft) |
| AP2 redline | 8,000 rpm (fuel cutoff 8,200 rpm) |
| AP2 curb weight | 1,295–1,299 kg |
| Drivetrain | RWD, 6-speed manual |
| Total production | More than 110,000 units worldwide |
| Production ended | June 2009 |
| CR variant year | 2008 (Club Racer) |
| CR weight reduction | 41 kg vs standard |
| FH5 2003 S2000 PI | 630 (B class) |
| FH5 2003 S2000 top speed | 263.9 kph |
| FH5 2003 S2000 0–97 kph | 6.181 s |
| FH5 2003 S2000 price | 25,000 Cr |
| FH5 2009 S2000 CR PI | 635 (B class) |
| FH5 2009 S2000 CR top speed | 252.3 kph |
| FH5 2009 S2000 CR 0–97 kph | 5.284 s |
| FH5 2009 S2000 CR price | 25,000 Cr |
| FH6 2003 S2000 confirmed | Yes (B class) |
| FH6 Evasive WTAC variant | 2004 Honda #52 Evasive Motorsports S2000 WTAC (Time Attack Car Pack) |
| FH6 release date | 2026-05-19 |
Honda S2000 real-world heritage: AP1 vs AP2
Honda launched the S2000 on April 15, 1999 to mark the company’s 50th anniversary, reviving the “S” open-top sports car lineage. There are two factory chassis designations.
AP1 (1999–2003) is powered by the F20C, a 1,997 cc DOHC VTEC inline-4 rated at 184 kW (250 PS / 247 hp) at 8,300 rpm and 218 N·m at 7,500 rpm in JDM trim, with a 9,000 rpm redline (9,150 rpm fuel cutoff). At 125 hp per liter, the F20C held the record for the highest specific output of any naturally aspirated production engine at the time. Compression ratio is 11.7:1 in Japan and 11.0:1 in North America and Europe. Curb weight sits at 1,274 kg (2,809 lb).
AP2 (2004–2009) brought revised suspension and styling. In North America and Japan, Honda replaced the F20C with the larger F22C1 (2,157 cc), delivering 177 kW (237 hp) and 220 N·m (162 lb-ft) at a lower 8,000 rpm redline (8,200 rpm cutoff). Curb weight rose to 1,295–1,299 kg. European, UK, and Australian AP2s retained the original F20C.
All S2000s share a front-mid engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a 6-speed manual. Honda discontinued the model in June 2009 after more than 110,000 units sold worldwide. The 2008 Club Racer (CR) stripped 41 kg, added stiffer suspension and Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tyres — the focused track variant Forza models in-game.
Honda S2000 in Forza Horizon 5 (verified stats)
FH5 ships two S2000 variants. Both are RWD, B class, and priced at 25,000 Cr — one of the best handling-per-credit buys in the game.
| Stat | 2003 Honda S2000 (AP1) | 2009 Honda S2000 CR |
|---|---|---|
| PI / Class | 630 / B | 635 / B |
| Power | 184 kW (247 hp) | 177 kW (237 hp) |
| Weight | 1,250 kg | 1,276 kg |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Top speed | 263.9 kph (164.0 mph) | 252.3 kph (156.8 mph) |
| 0–97 kph | 6.181 s | 5.284 s |
| 0–161 kph | 15.579 s | 13.683 s |
| Lateral G @ 97 kph | 0.91 | 0.95 |
| Speed | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Handling | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Acceleration | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Launch | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Braking | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Offroad | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Price | 25,000 Cr | 25,000 Cr |
The CR is the better all-rounder: lower top speed but quicker through 0–97 and 0–161 kph, more lateral grip (0.95 vs 0.91), and stronger braking. The stock AP1 has the higher terminal velocity thanks to a taller stock final drive. Kudosprime lists the in-game power as 184 kW for the 2003 car, which matches the JDM F20C exactly — Playground Games modeled the Japanese-spec F20C, not the US 240 hp variant.
Honda S2000 in Forza Horizon 6 (confirmed entries)
Playground Games’ official car list for Forza Horizon 6 (launching 2026-05-19) confirms the S2000 returns. As of 2026-05-14, the confirmed entries are:
- 2003 Honda S2000 — B class, same model year as FH5’s AP1.
- 2004 Honda #52 Evasive Motorsports S2000 WTAC — World Time Attack Challenge build, bundled in the Time Attack Car Pack. Class TBA.
Third-party trackers also list a 2003 Honda S2000 Touge Edition variant pulled from gameplay footage, but this is not yet on the official forza.net car list — its inclusion is (unconfirmed). The 2009 S2000 CR that appeared in FH5 has not yet been confirmed for FH6 launch either — also (unconfirmed).
FH6 in-game PI, power, weight, and 0–60 figures are (unconfirmed) until the day-one stats database is populated. Expect the 2003 AP1 to land in the same B 620–650 window it has held since FH4, given Forza’s tradition of carrying car balance across mainline entries.
Which S2000 to buy in Forza: AP1 vs CR vs WTAC
All three are RWD, naturally aspirated, and built around the same chassis — but they serve different roles in a Horizon garage.
2003 Honda S2000 (AP1) is the cheapest entry and the highest stock top speed in FH5 at 263.9 kph. Pick this if you want the 9,000 rpm F20C VTEC experience stock, or as an S1/S2 upgrade platform. The AP1’s lower in-game weight of 1,250 kg tunes into a brutal B-through-S1 road racing weapon.
2009 Honda S2000 CR (Club Racer) is the better stock track car. Higher lateral G (0.95), faster through both 0–97 and 0–161 kph metrics, and the larger F22C provides more torque on corner exit. This is the best pick for Road Racing and Goliath stock-class events.
2004 #52 Evasive Motorsports S2000 WTAC (FH6 only) is a built race car bundled with the Time Attack Car Pack. Expect S1/S2 stock placement with wide aero, slicks, and a full cage. Exact specs and PI are (unconfirmed) at launch.
For FH5 today, the S2000 CR is the better stock B-class racer, the AP1 is the better tuning base. For FH6 at launch on 2026-05-19, only the AP1 and WTAC are guaranteed — the CR’s return is (unconfirmed).
Spec comparison: AP1 vs CR vs FH6 AP1
| Spec | 2003 Honda S2000 (AP1) — FH5 | 2009 Honda S2000 CR — FH5 | 2003 Honda S2000 — FH6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | F20C 2.0L NA I4 | F22C1 2.2L NA I4 | F20C 2.0L NA I4 |
| Real-world power | 184 kW (250 PS) @ 8,300 rpm | 177 kW (237 hp) | 184 kW (250 PS) @ 8,300 rpm |
| Real-world redline | 9,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm | 9,000 rpm |
| Real-world weight | 1,274 kg | 1,234 kg (1,276 kg in-game) | 1,274 kg |
| Drivetrain | RWD, 6MT | RWD, 6MT | RWD, 6MT |
| In-game PI / Class | 630 / B | 635 / B | (unconfirmed) |
| In-game power | 184 kW | 177 kW | (unconfirmed) |
| In-game weight | 1,250 kg | 1,276 kg | (unconfirmed) |
| Top speed (stock) | 263.9 kph (164.0 mph) | 252.3 kph | (unconfirmed) |
| 0–97 kph | 6.181 s | 5.284 s | (unconfirmed) |
| 0–161 kph | 15.579 s | 13.683 s | (unconfirmed) |
| Lateral G | 0.91 | 0.95 | (unconfirmed) |
| Price | 25,000 Cr | 25,000 Cr | (unconfirmed) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Honda S2000 in Forza Horizon 6?
Yes. The 2003 Honda S2000 (AP1, B class) is on the official Forza Horizon 6 car list, and a 2004 Honda #52 Evasive Motorsports S2000 WTAC is included with the Time Attack Car Pack.
What is the difference between the Honda S2000 AP1 and AP2?
AP1 (1999–2003) uses the 2.0L F20C with a 9,000 rpm redline rated at 247 hp JDM. AP2 (2004–2009) replaced it in North America and Japan with the 2.2L F22C1, producing 237 hp and 162 lb-ft at a lower 8,000 rpm redline, plus revised suspension and styling.
What is the redline of the Honda S2000 F20C engine?
The F20C in the AP1 S2000 redlines at 9,000 rpm with a 9,150 rpm fuel cutoff, and produced 125 hp per liter — the highest specific output of any naturally aspirated production engine when launched.
How fast is the Honda S2000 in Forza Horizon 5?
The 2003 Honda S2000 in FH5 has a stock top speed of 263.9 kph (164.0 mph) and runs 0–97 kph in 6.18 s. The 2009 S2000 CR is quicker to 97 kph (5.28 s) but tops out lower at 252.3 kph.
Is the Honda S2000 RWD or AWD?
All Honda S2000 generations are rear-wheel drive with a front-mid mounted engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.
Is the Honda S2000 CR in Forza Horizon 6?
As of 2026-05-14 the 2009 Honda S2000 CR is not on the official forza.net FH6 car list — its return is (unconfirmed) until launch on 2026-05-19.
What is the PI of the Honda S2000 in Forza Horizon 5?
The 2003 Honda S2000 is PI 630 B class; the 2009 Honda S2000 CR is PI 635 B class. Both cost 25,000 credits.
Sources
- Honda Global — Honda to Discontinue Production of the S2000 Sports Car
- Wikipedia — Honda S2000
- Wikipedia — Honda F20C engine
- Honda Global — Honda Announces the S2000 Prototype
- Grassroots Motorsports — Bringing 9000 rpm to the masses | Honda S2000 Buyer’s Guide
- Kudosprime — 2003 Honda S2000 | Forza Horizon 5
- Kudosprime — 2009 Honda S2000 CR | Forza Horizon 5
- AR12 Gaming — Forza Horizon 6 Full Car List
- Forza.net (official) — Forza Horizon 6 Car List