From 1999 to 2009, the company’s Japanese plant assembled the 2.0-liter Honda F20C engine, which was only fitted to the well-liked sports model with the S2000 index. This motor has exceptional power per liter for a naturally aspirated powertrain.
The internal combustion engines F18B, F20A, F20B, F22B, and F23A are also part of the F-series.
The engine was set up on:
- Honda S2000 1 (AP) in 1999 – 2009.
Specifications
| Production years | 1999-2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 240 – 250 |
| Torque output, Nm | 210 – 220 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84 |
| Compression ratio | 11.0 – 11.7 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VTEC |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda S2000 2002) — city — highway — combined |
13.2 7.9 9.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 160 |
Disadvantages of the Honda F20C engine
The quality of the oil and how often it needs to be replaced are very important to this power unit.
The most well-known issue is retainer destruction, which kills the motor.
The timing chain tensioner frequently needs to be changed after 100–150 thousand kilometers.
An oil burn typically starts at the same mileage because of ring or cap wear.
Additionally, this engine frequently leaks coolant and lubricant.