Honda F20C1 Engine 2.0L
The Honda F20C is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-4 engine produced by Honda from 1999 to 2009. It was developed specifically for the Honda S2000 roadster and is widely regarded as one of the greatest naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines ever produced, holding the record for the highest specific power output of any mass-produced naturally aspirated engine at the time of its release.
Here are the detailed specifications for the Honda F20C engine:
Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
Configuration | Inline-4 |
Displacement | 2.0 L (1,997 cc / 121.9 cu in) |
Bore x Stroke | 87 mm × 84 mm (3.43 in × 3.31 in) |
Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 (North America/Europe) / 11.7:1 (Japan) |
Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves total, VTEC (intake & exhaust), timing chain with intermediate gear drive |
Fuel System | Multi-point fuel injection (Honda PGM-FI), individual throttle bodies |
Fuel Type | Premium unleaded gasoline |
Rod Length | 153 mm (6.024 in) |
Rod/Stroke Ratio | 1.82:1 |
Redline / Rev Limit | 8,800 rpm (8,900 rpm early models) / 9,000 rpm fuel cut |
VTEC Engagement | ~5,500-6,000 rpm (ECU dependent) |
Block Material | Aluminum with Fiber-Reinforced Metal (FRM) liners |
Head Material | Aluminum |
Dry Weight | Piston: 355g / Connecting Rod: 636g (component weights) |