CR for the USA only - for now
This is the S2000 CR that Honda is launching at the New York Motor Show. It’s a lightweight version of the long-serving roadster aimed at the track day enthusiast, and will become part of the standard S2000 range when it goes on sale this autumn over there.
Although the 2.2 litre VTEC screamer is unchanged at 237bhp, there have been significant changes to the S2000’s chassis. There’s a quicker-acting steering rack, stiffer springs and dampers and larger anti-roll bars. The new, dark grey alloy wheels are wider at the rear and wear more aggressive compound Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tyres.
Aero kit designed to reduce lift
Air conditioning and a stereo have been relegated to the options list, and the soft top replaced with a lightweight detachable hardtop in aluminium – although we’ve no official figures for the CR’s overall weight loss. However, the most obvious tweak from the outside is the new aero kit that Honda claims reduces lift, although we're not too sure about those spoilers when compared to the standard car.
There’s no word on whether the CR will come to the UK, but Honda has confirmed recently that it won't be arriving on these shores within the next eighteen months.