SHORT STINT: 2008 Honda S2000 CR

Drivetrain: 2.2-liter I4
RWD six-speed manualOutput: 237 hp @ 7,800 rpm, 162 lb-ft @ 6,800 rpm
Curb weight: 2,813 lb
Fuel economy (EPA/AW): 21/25.3 mpg (US Gallons)
Options: None

OUR TAKE: It says a lot about a car when you are heel-and-toe downshifting for every turn you approach while just driving around town. That is exactly what the S2000 inspires.

This CR ratchets the thrills up a notch over the base car with its stiffened chassis, more aggressive suspension tuning, quicker steering rack ratio and weight reduction. The result is a dialed-in track star that oozes refinement, from the slick unity of shifter and clutch pedal to the high-revving inline-four to its inherently balanced handling characteristics.

Going down a few gears to set up for a turn is simple work with one of the best gearboxes on the market and the engine's instant throttle response to match revs. Through the corner, the chassis communicates well, letting the driver know exactly what's going on with impressive grip from the aggressive Bridgestone tires. Eliminate stability control and you can kick the back end around at will.

Steering weight and response are spot-on, and the firm brake pedal gives you the confidence to get on them late to slow things down. Some might think that the stiffer chassis and suspension would be a nightmare for daily driving, but it's not. Over train tracks and moderate road problems, the CR is still fine. It's rougher than your average Civic, but it's not like it beats you up, either.

Source;
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200809260430/FREE/309269997

Honda S2000CR Makes Road & Tracks 'Fast and the Frugal'

Nice list compiled of vehicles that are performance orientated but also good on gas.

"Like the Nismo 350Z, the Club Racer (CR) version of the Honda S2000 leaves the drivetrain stock, thus avoiding the need to recertify the car's fuel economy. This in the case of the S2000 is a good thing, as it is rated at 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway while still delivering sub-6-sec. 0–60-mph acceleration. However, the tweaks to the chassis, including additional body bracing to go along with the stiffer suspension and high-performance tires, raise the S2000's grip levels and thereby its fun factor. The results are quite impressive as the CR is capable of pulling nearly 1.0g on the skidpad and it flies through the slalom at 71.7 mph. And it's not a bad looker, either, with the extra aero bits that also add to the car's high-speed agility. Further enhancing the S2000's performance is stellar braking, the best of the bunch at 109 ft. from 60 mph. Equipped with a 13.2-gal. tank, the theoretical maximum range of the CR approaches 400 miles — that's a lot of autocross cones between fill-ups."

Here's a link to the whole article and the other cars;
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=10&article_id=6871

Honda S2000CR Makes Hagerty’s List of Future Top 10 Collector Cars

Hagerty Insurance, an insurance company that specializes in protecting collector cars, has created a list of 10 new cars for sale in 2008 that it believes have the greatest potential to be collector items in 15-20 years.

Top 10 Collector Cars of Tomorrow:
Audi S5
Cadillac XLR-V Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Dodge Charger Super Bee
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR
Honda S2000 CR
Lotus Exige S
Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky
Smart ForTwo
Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Link: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124575