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Evasive Motorsport Fits A Honda Civic Type R Engine Into A S2000R Restomod
The Honda S2000 is a very iconic model and despite its being discontinued since 2009, it’s still a fan favorite for enthusiasts and tuners alike, and the people at Evasive Motorsport have just restomod a model and it is fantastic.
Evasive Motorsport removed the standard engine and replaces it with something more powerful. In this case, the team removes the high-revving naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine and replaces it with the 306 horsepower FK8 Honda Civic Type R K20C1 two-liter turbo engine.
As for the driveline, the S2000’s original six-speed manual is retained and bolted to the engine through a custom bell housing. An upgraded limited-slip differential helps manage the power, and Brembo six-piston front calipers with 14-inch rotors keep it in check. There are four-piston calipers at the rear, and for parking on hills, there’s a custom handbrake from Evasive that works with the new Brembos. Upgraded coilover suspension with sway bars and bushings is part of the package, too.
There’s a slightly new look for the S2000R too, with a proper Type R-spec Championship White paint job covering a 20th Anniversary Edition front bumper, a custom front lip, wider front arches, a carbon fiber bonnet and boot lid, Spoon aero mirrors and that monstrous carbon rear wing. Inside there are carbon Recaro seats, carbon door cards, and an Alcantara-wrapped dash, although prospective owners will be able to pick and choose their ideal bits both inside, outside, and underneath the S2000R.
“The S2000 is one of the best driver’s cars ever produced,” said Mike Chang, Co-President of Evasive Motorsports. “With 20 years of experience tuning the platform for road and race, we had a vision to modernize the roadster and create our ideal version of what an S2000 Type R could be.”
