Quick Take
The Honda S2000 is the 9,000 rpm naturally-aspirated icon 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, the 2003 S2000 is confirmed on the official forza.net car list. In-game FH6 stats are unconfirmed as of May 2026.
Key Facts
| Field | 2003 S2000 (AP1) | 2009 S2000 CR |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | F20C 2.0L NA I4 | F22C1 2.2L NA I4 |
| Real power | 250 PS / 184 kW @ 8,300 rpm | 237 hp / 177 kW |
| Redline | 9,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | RWD, 6MT | RWD, 6MT |
| FH5 PI / Class | 630 / B | 635 / B |
| FH5 top speed | 263.9 kph | 252.3 kph |
| FH5 0–97 kph | 6.181 s | 5.284 s |
| FH5 price | 25,000 Cr | 25,000 Cr |
| FH6 confirmed | Yes (B class) | unconfirmed as of May 2026 |
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) — 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. Curb weight: 1,274 kg.
- AP2 (2004-2009) — Honda revised the suspension and styling, and in North America and Japan 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. Curb weight rose to 1,295-1,299 kg. European, UK and Australian AP2s kept 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 |
| Handling | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Acceleration | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Braking | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Price | 25,000 Cr | 25,000 Cr |
The CR is the better all-rounder: lower top speed (shorter gearing) but quicker through 0-97/0-161 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 in-game power as 184 kW for the 2003 car — Playground Games modeled the Japanese-spec F20C, not the US 240 hp variant.
Honda S2000 in Forza Horizon 6 (confirmed entries)
The confirmed entries on the official forza.net FH6 car list as of 2026-05-14:
- 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.
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, so it is unconfirmed as of May 2026. The 2009 S2000 CR that appeared in FH5 has not yet been confirmed for FH6 launch — also unconfirmed as of May 2026.
FH6 in-game PI and performance figures are unconfirmed as of May 2026. Expect the 2003 AP1 to land in the same B 620-650 window it has held since FH4.
Which S2000 to buy in Forza: AP1 vs CR vs WTAC
- 2003 Honda S2000 (AP1) — the cheapest entry and the highest stock top speed (263.9 kph in FH5). Best for the 9,000 rpm F20C VTEC experience stock, or as an S1/S2 upgrade platform — the AP1’s lower weight (1,250 kg) tunes into a brutal Road Racing weapon.
- 2009 Honda S2000 CR (Club Racer) — the better stock track car. Higher lateral G (0.95), faster through both 0-97 and 0-161 metrics, and the larger F22C means more low-end torque on corner exit. Best pick for Road Racing and Goliath stock-class events.
- 2004 #52 Evasive Motorsports S2000 WTAC (FH6 only) — a built race car bundled with the Time Attack Car Pack. Expect S1/S2 stock placement with wide aero, slicks, and full cage. Specs and PI are unconfirmed as of May 2026 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 as of May 2026.
FAQ
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 60 (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 as of May 2026.
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.