Development of the High-Power, Low-Emission Engine for the 'Honda S2000'

摘要

The two liter DOHC-VTEC engine developed for the Honda S2000 produces 179kW (24HP, which is 120HP Per liter). It is the highest output power among all Naturally aspirated two liter engines ever mass-produced. It also achieves an exhaust emission level within National LEV standards. The new engine utilizes a redesigned VTEC cylinder head, in which MIM (metal injection Molding) rocker arms are used. The new cylinder block With a ladder frame structure for its lower part, a newly Developed camshaft drive chain and gear system and a Metal honeycomb catalyst with an air pump start-up System are also utilized.