SEMA 2019: Clean, Subtle S2000 Steals the Vegas Spotlight

A subtle Honda S2000 may not be the star of the show, but it’s certainly the belle of the ball.

If you’ve spent any time on the Internet this week, there’s no doubt that you’ve seen your fair share of new Toyota Supras at SEMA. Widebodies and wild-color wraps seems to be the name of the game this year. We have to wonder if everyone got together and decided on a theme beforehand.

Honda-Tech was live at SEMA all week. We got up close and personal with nearly every single one of them. Don’t worry, though — this is Honda-Tech, after all. We’ve got you covered with a nice palate cleanser in the form of this super clean Honda S2000.

Subtlety is the name of the game here. White paint with a black roof and accents is about as traditional as you can get when it comes to hot Hondas. While this particular car may not break any new ground, it just goes to show that a well-done, tasteful S2000 can still turn heads, even all these years later.

This car isn’t too mild, though — this is SEMA, after all. The S2000 has been treated to a tasteful widebody kit that blends into the factory shape well. You’ll find no bolt-on Rocket Bunny treatment here. There’s a similarly subtle lip kit installed, as well as a pedestal-mount spoiler. As if picked by Goldilocks herself, it’s not too big, and not too small.

The “just right” theme continues to the car’s overall stance, which looks terrific at every angle. You’ll find no airbags or crazy camber here. It’s a functional look that is ready for track time or just hard-parking with your friends.

The fastback-style hardtop might be our favorite touch. We love the way it fits in with the car’s body shape. It instantly transforms a modern classic roadster into a sleek fastback coupe. It’s exactly what you’d expect from Honda’s in-house tuning company.

The car’s overall look proves that when you choose your components carefully, the whole can often be greater than the sum of the parts you buy and install.

Photos by Derin Richardson for Honda-Tech

Cameron Vanderhorst

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