Written by: Evan McCausland
Most of Honda’s show cars for this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon are fairly typical – a gussied-up Kei car here, a tricked-out N-ONE there, and so one. One, however, stands out from the crowd of decked-out microcars, and for good reason: it’s an S2000.
Meet the new S2000 Modulo Climax. We’re not exactly sure how Honda
arrived at that particular name (and we’re not sure we want to know),
but Honda has used the Modulo name on several ranges of body kits and
exterior dress-up accessories – and this particular S2000 sports both.
Undoubtedly, the new front clip is the biggest change from a stock
S2000 roadster. The new nose is longer than before, giving way to a
hexagonal grille opening that’s bisected by a large chrome crossbar,
which sweeps into the corners of the fascia. A new tonneau cover
provides enclosed fairings for the rollbar hoops, while a pair of
canard-like winglets are placed on the corners of the rear decklid. The
rear bumper fascia is revised to incorporate two large air outlets,
while the diffuser is whittled away to make room for two large exhaust
tips. Modulo also appears to have contributed a set of chromed 10-spoke
alloy wheels, although Honda makes no mention of their size or
construction.
Interior amendments aren’t quite as extensive as those applied to the
S2000’s exterior. The stock seats are replaced by new leather-clad,
Modulo-branded bucket seats, which boast inserts and contrast stitching
color keyed to the car’s exterior paint. The shift boot and steering
wheel are privy to similar stitching, as are the floor mats, which
appear to be made from a woven, mesh-like material that resembles carbon
fiber.
What can we make of this? Some Honda faithful are proclaiming the
S2000 Modulo Climax as the second coming of the S2000 – or, for that
matter, a good hint at what the company’s forthcoming sports roadster
will look like. An interesting theory, perhaps, but that doesn’t appear
to be the case.
Although the S2000 Modulo Climax is but a concept at
this point in time, Honda says the car simply previews a new range of
accessories it has in store for its discontinued roadster.
Is it unusual for an automaker to offer these sorts of parts three years after a vehicle was dropped from the lineup? Perhaps, but it’s not unprecedented – in fact, Modulo recently offered a range of add-ons for the Beat and NSX, which ended production in 1996 and 2005, respectively.
But what say you? Does Honda’s new range of Modulo parts only improve
upon the S2000’s looks, or do they make it look a little like a
Daihatsu Storia? Send your thoughts in the comments section below.
Source;
http://wot.motortrend.com/hot-or-not-honda-shows-s2000-modulo-climax-concept-at-tokyo-auto-salon-308927.html#axzz2GJcSvK5B
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