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S2000 (2000) (The Fast and the Furious, Johnny Tran / Lance Nguyen cars)

Two 2000 Honda S2000 roadsters, one per character, used by Johnny Tran and Lance Nguyen in The Fast and the Furious (2001).

Still being researched: why it matters, history, identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

IDENTIFICATION CARD · HONDA S2000 (2000) (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, JOHNNY TRAN / LANCE NGUYEN CARS)
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
?ProductionNot yet verified
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
Not yet verified
Years
Not yet verified
Engine
inline-4 · 1,997 cc / 2.0 LFactory: 1,997 cc
Power
179 kW / 243 PSFactory: 240 hp · converted
Top speed
235 km/hFactory: 146 mph · converted
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityNot yet assessed
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed Production figure not yet verified.
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

No production figures recorded yet.

History

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard S2000 (2000) (The Fast and the Furious, Johnny Tran / Lance Nguyen cars).

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeF20C1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry. Base engine of the standard 2000 S2000; not verified for the film car.
Layoutinline-42 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Displacement 1,997 cc / 2.0 LFactory: 1,997 cc2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
BoreNot yet verified
StrokeNot yet verified
Compression ratioNot yet verified
Fuel systemport fuel injection2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Power 179 kW / 243 PSFactory: 240 hp · converted3Base chassis figure from Honda's 2000 introduction release (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car. Rating standard not stated.
Power at 8,300 rpm2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Torque 207 NmFactory: 153 lb-ft · converted3Base chassis figure from Honda's 2000 introduction release (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Torque at 7,500 rpm2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox6-speed manual2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Gears62 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Driven wheelsrear2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionNot yet verified
Rear suspensionNot yet verified
BrakesNot yet verified
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2,400 mmFactory: 94.5 in · converted2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Length 4,120 mmFactory: 162.2 in · converted2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Width 1,750 mmFactory: 68.9 in · converted2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Height 1,290 mmFactory: 50.6 in · converted2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weight 1,260 kgFactory: 2,780 lb · converted2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car. Curb weight as listed by Car and Driver.
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 235 km/hFactory: 146 mph · converted2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000), drag limited; not verified for the film car.
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
0–60 mph 6.8 s2 Independently researchedBase chassis figure (standard 2000 US S2000); not verified for the film car.
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    F20C engine Level D JDM Spec Engines (website)
    • F20C was the first engine to be used in Honda S2000
    Accessed 2026-11-13
  2. 2
    2000 Honda S2000 archived test review Level C Car and Driver
    • DOHC inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
    • Displacement: 122 cu in, 1997 cc
    • port fuel injection
    • Power: 240 hp @ 8300 rpm
    • Torque: 153 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
    • 6-speed manual
    • Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
    • Wheelbase: 94.5 in
    • Length: 162.2 in
    • Width: 68.9 in
    • Height: 50.6 in
    • Curb weight: 2780 lb
    • Top speed (drag limited): 146 mph
    • Zero to 60 mph: 6.8 sec
    Accessed 2026-11-13
  3. 3
    Honda S2000 -- Introduction Level A American Honda (Honda Media Newsroom, 2000 release)
    • engine produces 240 hp
    • 153 lb.-ft. of torque
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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