Honda S2000 v Supercharged GT86 & MX-5: DRAG RACE

[@carwow]

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[@TinaTCG]

First

[@jacobrev6567]

Ok👍👍👍

[@timothy6049]

Where is the review of the new M5 !!!!

[@timothy6049]

And we want M5 cs vs R8 performance

[@renardthefox3176]

As to my comment I left, if you need a section *carwow Toge*, I'm your man.

[@TheoFennel]

The S2000 was and still one of my favourite cars.

[@compte.YOUTUBE.2023]

Stock 240🤯

[@chrism869]

Agreed, hoping to own one at some point

[@Fionn264]

Shit box of all shit boxes

[@orangeman9237]

@@compte.KZbin.2023 mine two

[@chrism869]

@Fionn264 absolutely not true bro

[@Jimmy_Broadbent]

Can guarantee that 5:14 has never been said before this video

[@ifeelcoke4347]

Hi Jimmy 👋

[@jedimindz1502]

My electric scooters got more torque

[@NvSrAgE679]

😂😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

Same also on Yamaha TZ125,​@@jedimindz1502

[@vvoof2601]

Can you put a wang on it? BEEP, "Awwww"

[@euan1974]

Hey, owner of the 86 here. If you own any of these platforms and thought about boosting. 100% do it. Makes a fun car feel so much more alive!

[@vidyutchavda2084]

Turbo or super charged? I have 2020 gt86 ,thinking of boosting it.

[@euan1974]

@@vidyutchavda2084 it depends really, I went for a supercharger as the car still has a nice linear power band, but bigger turbo kits for these the torque kicks in much harder. Try experience both then decide 😃

[@vidyutchavda2084]

I track the car as well so will the car be reliable. Thinking for 300whp. Btw your car is really cool

[@ryanphillips3771]

Where did you get your HKS kit from? Did you import or get from the UK?

[@euan1974]

@@vidyutchavda2084 oh yeah 100%. mines safe mapped to 280 but if you want to risk it you could get 300. Your rods may go though. make sure you replace the sump and oil pickup as a big track problem with these is oil starvation!

[@eliasmachalek4856]

The engine bay in the S2000 looks so sad

[@Tobias-dx6sr]

youre looking at the old flaking paint haha, its getting old so with use that is to be expected (very common on older honda motors from my experience). what you need to look at is those strut towers, the plastic hoses/boxes and all of those little in tact stickers you see across the bay. id say that its really good for its age, just needs a head respray and it'd be mint

[@DarkExternalHeart]

It doesn't look sad, it looks used, which is a lot better than a garage queen.

[@eliasmachalek4856]

@DarkExternalHeart 100% agree...but used and kept somewhat clean is best

[@dexternuqui753]

@@DarkExternalHeartdude…. Used is different from trashy looking….poorly cared for….

[@My-pfp-can-fly2746]

It does😢

[@nchmusic99]

Honds s2000 is an icon , that sits alongside with other legends like the R32 , RX7 , Evo

[@bepisman7273]

Ehhhhh its not as sturdy as those cars its definitely legendary dont get me wrong but id take a evo or a gtr everyday.

[@chrism869]

@@bepisman7273 what do you mean by it's not as sturdy?

[@Johanozoju]

​@@chrism869 all of the cars mentioned except the rx7 is 4wd and the body is more stable. Now the rx7 and the s2k has a good balance of stability but adding power it will make the car harder to control more oversteery vs the 4wd's of course.

[@chrism869]

@Johanozoju I mean that's true, but I think it's more fun when it's 2wd, especially if you wanna have fun like drifting and so on.

[@Johanozoju]

@chrism869 definitely agree on that one rwd cars are just fun to drive 👌

[@neuronbob]

So the lessons are: 1) stock, the S2000 is still better than the other two are stock. 2) if you want an inexpensive car to mod, nothing beats a MX5.

[@nicholaschip5820]

The lesson I learnt was, MX-5s are crap. Except I already knew that. So in fact, I learnt nothing.

[@ronniemartinez8034]

​@@nicholaschip5820No, they aren't.

[@kissgergo5202]

@@nicholaschip5820 Did you really learn that from this video or is that just your already existing opinion? Cause there's really nothing in this video that would give that impression

[@nicholaschip5820]

@@kissgergo5202 Did you read my comment?

[@nicholaschip5820]

@@ronniemartinez8034Yes, they are.

[@ELISHANESFUSIONWORX]

If the S2000 was boosted it would annihilate the other 2 cars😂🔥💯

[@willdau]

But it wasn't so it didn't.

[@napraznicul]

If boosted will be in a different category of POWER, so the race will have no sense. Even with 0.4bar of boost will pass 320bhp, but is very difficult to manage a very precise LOW boost at that s2000 engine, because wastegate actuator have no time to full open in the up range revs.

[@trailsidesam3592]

if i didn’t have balls id be a girl…

[@Brickhazard]

and a boosted GR86 would annihilate the S2000 too. This is all about what you can get for £15000.

[@chrism869]

@ELISHANESFUSIONWORX with a supercharger kit alone it would leave these two in the dust

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

Missed opportunity here, CarNow. You should've shown 10 gear changes like The Fast n The Furious movies 🤣

[@simin382]

Well in fnf they were double clutching

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@simin382they should also drag race those aforementioned F&F cars with 1983 Ayrton Senna's WSR Formula 3 car.

[@skankhunt420]

And the top speed of like 130 mph 😂

[@kazali6111]

That mazda is so powerful, you can see it jumping forward every gearshift

[@alpacamix]

i meant i hope so, cause it got supercharger and 40hp more

[@ryanjones7202]

Whats crazy is mazda makes a turbo mazda 3 with 250hp and 320 torque stock and that was them just making a mature car with some zip. Imagine they tried for a speed 3 again? It was be insane.

[@NvSrAgE679]

They really need to make a successor to the Speed 3.

[@ryanjones7202]

@NvSrAgE679 I have test driven the Mazda 3 turbo and even that was surprisingly quick. If they made a proper Speed 3 successor especially at a competitive price I will happily sell my WRX for that!

[@ronniemartinez8034]

Imagine a Mazda Speed MX-5

[@SomeGuysGarage]

Owned a fully bolted and tuned 2010 Speed 3....I still miss that pain in the butt of a car sometimes lol (it was moody)

[@tommybooth5398]

Love the facelift NC MX5 🙌

[@purwantiallan5089]

The NC MX5 reminded me a lot to 2005 MX5 on Gran Turismo 4 demo discs.

[@integraf40]

Still impressive from the S2000 seeing as it's NA from 1999. What an engine

[@thediffguy]

Yo we got Mazdas in Carwow 💪

[@opulentwaters]

I owned an AP1 S2000 (Berlina black) from 2009-2013. I still miss it! Still miss that gearbox and roar of the Vtec. Very difficult to launch (hence the slower 1/4 time). Once mastered it’ll hit low 14s easily

[@Spectator247]

Had 2 S2000s and you’re absolutely right about the launches. 6000/7000rpm launch and it’ll do low 14s (i did a 14.3 at Santa Pod).

[@nathanjones4976]

Ap1 in my possession now. No issues launching it with the R888r tyres 😂.

[@chucks_garage987]

Finally an S2000 on the channel! A supercharged S2000 would have annihilated the Gt86 & Mx5😅

[@chrism869]

@@chucks_garage987 yes agreed, would probably be making like 350hp with a supercharger so yeah these two would be left in the dust

[@NvSrAgE679]

Yep. Bye bye

[@lazarmarius7754]

I dont think

[@AhmadMomand]

The sound of that GT86 is to die for.❤🤯

[@sparkplugbarrens]

In what world can you buy an S2000 for 13-14k?

[@tommybooth5398]

There are 33 on autotrader for LESS than £14,000?

[@austinosborne6276]

In Australia the cheapest s2000 I could find is 30k AUD.

[@tommybooth5398]

@@austinosborne6276 uk cars are cheaper, however they all rust to shit & our insurance is fucked. It balances out lol

[@chrism869]

@tommybooth5398 true, ive seen a few around my area for around the same price

[@flavioc5389]

Cars in the UK depreciate faster than in mainland Europe.

[@davekennedy6315]

"Live fast, dye hair!" had me in stitches!

[@MiegmaishMenas]

As a former owner of a BBR NC MX-5 it warms my heart. And it’s still my favorite car I ever owned, if not for kids I would still have it I think.

[@boshiesty9223]

Been ready for yall to drop

[@fahadshiyas5118]

great video! love the classic car reviews mat!

[@giorgiopiccini]

This mx-5 looks sick congrats jack

[@michaelmassart2349]

So over 20 years later, you need a supercharger on both other cars to defeat the S2000, 'nuff said

[@miudoru7740]

You didn't get the idea a s2k is starting from 20k those days, on that buget you can get an 86 or nc throw some money in it and will outperform an s2k in every aspect

[@michaelmassart2349]

@miudoru7740 then give the S2K a compressor and it will still blow those other cars away = fair is fair. Although the S2K is an appreciating classic so mods only ruin its value

[@ghuldorgrey]

A mx5 nc is like 3 times cheaper than a equal s2000 you clown

[@ElijahConnolly-m8h]

Been ready for yall to drop💯

[@quasarleon4645]

That GT86 looks and sounds sweeeet !

[@purwantiallan5089]

It also equally fast Renault 5 Maxi Turbo Group B Rally Car.

[@sigslaughter2709]

S2K all the way.

[@darkhorse581]

I own an S2000 and it's perfect in every way... such an amazing car

[@NvSrAgE679]

Jealous

[@nomojo1110]

Can't imagine ever getting tired of these comparo's. Cheers fellas!

[@lordflint6964]

That white Subaru looks clean though...

[@purwantiallan5089]

The Honda S2000 still never lost its touch when doing drag races with a Miata and GT86.

[@TedySetiawan-po1hc]

Next drag race will be 918 Spyder vs revuelto🔥

[@Beyondthebox11]

The MX5 and the 86 were nice clean cars. But you guys brought out a rough example of an S 2000. Overall, it was a good race by all three cars.

[@adam_s2k]

As if that s2000’s on its original Bridgestones! Surely you can’t still get those, must be hard as nails by now! Number plate blocking the air intake isn’t doing it any favours either 🤣

[@ResevoirGod]

This was good but feel like they missed a trick not putting them round a track because that’s where they really shine

[@charliebelton1994]

Overlooked the RX8 R3 here. Value for money they are fantastic.

[@mynamegeoff7135]

Now need to see a supercharged s2000

[@miscusername]

I loved my S2000. Nostalgia says I'd love another one but know it'd just feel slow compared to my current car. Not all about outright speed I know but still...

[@YanalFanio]

Been subscribed to your channel for a while, keep it up!

[@OngoGablogian185]

Piss off.

[@Under_Construction100]

We love the drag races & all, Matt. But other channels are already reviewing the Dodici Cilindri, latest Vanquish & G90 M5. Come on, bro.

[@shaneomac-9069]

Brought my 2013 BBR turbo NC for 10.5k and I have to say for the money there isn't much out there that beats them, I've had 2 gt86's and although very great cars reliability is questionable when boosted, the NC3 mx5 can easily take 300bhp on standard internals, S2000 is definitely better with forced induction but by that time you're talking almost double the price of the mx5 price when boosted. The NC mx5 is definitely a very underated platform until you boost one

[@nicklindsay4199]

Sold my s2000 in 2007, black with red leather seats. What a mistake selling it was 😢😢

[@dorianmentor3921]

Mazdas wheel arches does it for me superb looking car just needs exhaust sound like the turbo had when the mx5 shootout happened,great little car😎

[@NXT-SOL]

For real that Toyota Exhaust is damn good 😮😊

[@bertthys9714]

As a '03 S2000 owner for almost 14 years now, glad to see the S still keeping up with those modified cars.

[@barrypalmer6283]

There's only one thing better than Matt getting beat and that's Matt coming last 😂😂😂

[@randallbollinger9625]

Regardless of which car is faster, the driver of the S2K wins all day, everyday

[@harrycummings6501]

One of the first production cars to rev to 9000rpm and 120bhp per litre for a NA car is pretty impressive for 1999.......the latest 4 litre Porsche GT3 only has circa 125bhp per litre, the F20 in the Honda S2000 was and is a masterpiece of an engine. Still one, if not the best, car I've owned.

[@BenG1874]

Nice that we can see the clocks during the races! 👍👍

[@Luisdiaz-r6q]

Matt comes back with an s2k with good condition and supercharged and you will see that you will have to put it with a porsche...

[@lazarmarius7754]

Never put with a porsche mate.😂 u drink a lot

[@technicmaster0949]

Finally! The brother of my dream car is in a drag race! Now we need a race between the gt86 scion frs and Subaru BRZ

[@Neo_Pontso02]

Wow carwow this is my first time seeing a S2K on the channel

[@deaks25]

To be fair to the S2000, it's missing 20-40bhp and a LOT of torque, 80-100nm, compared to the MX-5 and GT86 so I think it actually did ok. Fair play to Jack; either he knows how to launch a car or knows how to drive his car hard. Loved the banter between everyone as well.

[@florimuhametaj8349]

Finally some drag race matt...🙏🙏

[@cfltitan]

Awesome test!!! They all really cool but I’d take that S2000. They were just so freaking cool and still are.

[@quattrocam]

The fools running a Honda S2000... probably the worst line in the film if you actually know the S2000, a rightful JDM legend!!!

[@andre_simoes_pt]

Can you get a S2000 for that price nowadays? I think that's optimistic.

[@tommybooth5398]

There are 33 S2000’s on auto trader right now for sub 14K

[@Chris-id1or]

Damn single exit exhaust for the sound check win👌👌

[@sheva4ever1]

The 1/4 time should be around 14.0s for a stock s2000. This 15.6s result is very slow.

[@PerformanceNation33]

Wet condition affect its initial launch

[@twba1977]

@@PerformanceNation33 I found in the wet I could get really good launches as the wheelspin can drop you into the power quicker and not wreck the drive train...remember these do 44mph in 1st gear...its a tall gear !

[@robertk-fj2ik]

Hey Matt. We waiting for drag race of new m5 vs m5 competition… let’s do it !!! 🥊🥊🥊

[@LIFEOFHADI234]

5:28 sound is insane

[@alexandervoliansy8716]

These drag races are a lot more fun in low power cars

[@mikelin7]

I have the same Nc3. Would love to get the BBR supercharger. That thing is awesome.

[@Rev.Match.Reviews]

I've said it before, but Nick is genuinely the British Wendigoon 😂 he's always chipper and looks just like him!

[@dexternuqui753]

That F20 engine needs some love…. Sad scratched up an all….

[@twba1977]

Its an F20... ;-)

[@michaellewis9805]

Had a S2000 a few years ago, loved it. Would still choose it over the other two. Bare in mind that car is a lot older and still produced 240bhp in the late 90’s

[@tommybooth5398]

That MX5 is properly quick

[@TheVentu17]

I have a supercharged S2000. A very different car from the stock one, but I'm happy and surprised to see one here :)

[@aarongordon4836]

No one ever said I’m keeping my S2000 stock

[@matthewpalfrey2147]

Modified MR2 with a 2GR engine definitely the way foward

[@NvSrAgE679]

Absolutely gorgeous car

[@MSXexe]

Do a every Rotary drag race

[@imleonard]

The moment that 86 revved I smashed like

[@amogus694]

I feel like the driver of the 86 is changing gear too early @ 08:57

[@tinchiremba1581]

Obviously Jack knows his car well!!! 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@HelgaBuuuu]

Dein Kanal ist eine Quelle endloser Inspiration. Danke für deine harte Arbeit!🌍🐧🥦

[@nicholaschip5820]

Imagine being beaten by an MX-5 in any sort of race. The shame!

[@StevieKop1990]

"Live fast, dye hair" brilliant line from Nick!

[@ThatWhiteGLI]

Loved this comparison

[@ZesPak]

These can be tricky cars to launch perfect, I think the MX5 had a bit of an unfair advantage being driven by it's owner. Great cars all of them, wouldn't mind any of them in my garage.

[@TBD...]

Having an RX7 in this line up would've been the move

[@carolusdero6663]

Loved to see an s2000 on carwow. Just a bit of a weird comparison given it's the only stock and NA car in the race. 🤔

[@aymanekhezzar1591]

Matt, next time please do best 3 out of 1!!

[@uniQeZOR]

The races we really want

[@SrtRacerBoy]

We absolutely need a new s2000

[@SophiaXueue]

Your videos always stand out for their quality and originality. Thank you for your contribution!🟡⚾️🦛

[@kingwong8290]

For supercharger setup u need a restrictive exhaust to get the Do it again with the silencer on for the 86 more pulls

[@mattdillon6330]

"Live fast, dye hair"😂😂

[@joshwattonS2000]

Even just a mapped S2000 with bolt ons and VTEC lowered to 4k rpm would be close to beating the other two.

[@blackcow8114]

these cars are pure gems to the car enthusiast world.

[@tman1890]

That gt86 looks beautiful 😍 🔥

[@euan1974]

Thanks! That's mine ❤

[@tman1890]

@euan1974 Best one I've ever seen so far 🔥🔥🔥

[@msgg81]

GT 86 for me. But the other 2 are super kits as well. Matt Watson your timing is perfect as Am attending Tokyo Auto Salon KL this weekend. Simple Practical Reliable has and will always be the Japanese Automotive strong point. The DNA of these 3 points can be seen in the new era of Japanese Automotive transcending into the PheV and EV era that is.

[@chrism869]

@@msgg81 I would probably have it if only it was cheaper, I remember seeing a gt86 2012 for 45k euro like who the hell would pay that much for one

[@CaptainKedah]

Mazda looks Cool with the Wide Body

[@jasonmarkwell8593]

FOR THE HONDA being stock, not bad. Close enough that if modified too would be very competitive. Hands down my first pick for reliable daily driver would be the S2000. Can't beat Honda reliability.

[@isuk]

Gt86 owners stand up 🗿

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Mat - _"50 miles an hour in 2nd gear. This time I'll have all the revs... 3... 2... 1... GO....... Oh.....!"_ 🤔😲 😅🤣😂

[@Buzz-Entertainment]

Too Soon Junior! You forgot to press the red button 😅

[@1corinthians15.1-4kjv]

Honda has released plans of a new super version of the S2000 coming out next year. That would obliterate the others completely and it looks awesome. Check it out!

[@Full_Deflection]

One will likely appreciate while the other will certainly depreciate. I’d personally choose the S2000 for monetary reasons and it also a brilliant car.

[@abroham5511]

Hello from Vegas Matt

[@conradvelvick-mh8hn]

love the channel