Ever wondered what a Honda S2000 Type R would look like? Evasive Motorsport has the answer.
Back in 1999, Honda gave the world the S2000, a nippy roadster with a formula that quickly made it a favorite among the JDM culture — front engine, 6-speed manual box, and rear-wheel drive. It became an instant classic and is now considered a gem in the automotive world.
In the power department, the S2000 isn’t exactly lacking. It’s got a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder VTEC producing 240 hp and revving up to 8900 rpm. While that’s certainly pretty decent, you wouldn’t say no to a more hardcore Type R variant, would you? And if just thinking about it already makes you happy, we bet Evasive Motorsport’s S2000R will make you smile even more.
Essentially, the S2000R is an S2000 Type R reimagined by the Californian tuning house, now equipped with the legendary Civic Type R’s K20C1 turbocharged four-cylinder, mounted longitudinally instead of transversely like in the original model. As you may expect, such a fit isn’t exactly bolt-on and, as such, required a custom intake manifold to flip the throttle body’s original orientation — nothing Evasive couldn’t figure out, though.
And while the engine internals remain untouched, there are a few upgrades. For instance, it uses a Motec M140 engine management system, a Mugen carbon fiber air intake, a custom downpipe with Origin Fab titanium exhaust, an EVS oil cooler, and a Koyo Racing radiator. Unfortunately, Evasive hasn’t disclosed any performance figures since it offers its customers several extra upgrades, but safe to assume it should churn out a couple more ponies than the Civic Type R at 306 hp.
Aside from the heart transplant, Evasive also took the S2000’s already impressive handling to another level with a few improvements, including KW Clubsport coil overs, Eibach sway bars on both ends, an EVS bump steer kit, and camber joints. Moreover, it’s now equipped with new Brembo brakes – six-piston calipers with 14-inch rotors in front and four-piston calipers with 12.9-inch rotors at the rear.
Exterior-wise, the S2000R is sitting on forged 18×9 EVS Tuning 52R wheels with 255/35 Yokohama AD09 tires. The roadster uses the 20th Anniversary Edition front bumper and a carbon fiber lip with widened front fenders. Other carbon tidbits include a carbon fiber wing, hood, trunk, and tonneau cover.
The cabin is also upgraded with a Motec C127 digital gauge cluster, a Momo steering wheel, a Civic Type-R shift knob, Recaro Podium seats, and Alcantara and carbon fiber all around.
Pricing is still unknown, yet looking at how neat this restomod is, you might as well get a blank check ready when heading to Evasive’s headquarter. As said above, the S2000R can be further customized, so pricing may vary. But overall, pretty good job here!
That said, what do you think of the S2000R? Does replacing the good ol’ naturally-aspirated VTEC with a newer turbocharged one worth it? For us, as long as it’s the K20C1 engine, it’s a straight-up yes!
Gallery: Evasive Motorsport Honda S2000R
