This is my idea for the next S2000 (about as good as any of those japanese "scoop" magazines anyhow).

For my final project in my 3D design class I was supposed to make like a desk or something with some tools on it. It's a beginner's class after all. I decided to try my hand at a car, and figured I'd do a roadster (this is my first car model). It's incomplete but close enough (final was yesterday so I had to turn it in).

I present to you, the 2010 Honda S2000!

* Lighter-weight than outgoing model.

* Retractable soft-top folds into forward trunk area.

* Offered in three trim levels: base, Type R, and Type RR trim.

* RWD X-frame chassis refined to increase rigidity while reducing weight.

Base Trim

$25,790 not including destination charges

210hp K20 with 6-speed manual transmission

2,550 lbs curb-weight

51/49 weight distribution

Type R Trim

$32,630 not including destination charges

290hp K22 turbocharged with 6-speed manual transmission

17-inch lightweight wheels

High-performance summer tires

2,750 lbs curb-weight

52/48 weight distribution

Type RR Trim (pictured above)

$36,230 not including destination charges

Same as Type R with following modifications:

No stereo system, A/C, or soft-top.

Carbon fiber hard-top, hood, and trunk lid

Aerodynamic lip and rear spoilers

Recaro lightweight racing seats

2,590 lbs curb-weight

50/50 weight distribution

It's like a Viata... Viper + Miata.

It's like a Viata... Viper + Miata.

That is exactly what I was thinking!

The modeling is very good nonetheless, how'd you do the wheels and what software did you use?

Oh, I used Autodesk Maya. I did the wheels before I did the car. They weren't too difficult, although it's hard to explain how to do them. Hehe.

Yes, it does seem to have Miata and Viper influence. Even though I mainly looked at S2000's and Solstice's when creating it.

Oh, I used Autodesk Maya. I did the wheels before I did the car. They weren't too difficult, although it's hard to explain how to do them. Hehe.

Yes, it does seem to have Miata and Viper influence. Even though I mainly looked at S2000's and Solstice's when creating it.

Can you try? I kinda half assed the wheels on my car because I couldn't figure out how to do them properly..always wanted to make a good set.

Also, try rendering it with Mental Ray, I'm assuming you used Maya software. metal Ray makes it look so much more sexy.

As a Miata owner, all I can say is...wow.

Here is my idea of a perfect three car garage...my Miata...your S2000...and a Factory Five Cobra replica.

Just tell me that in the perect fantasy world where they actually build your rendering that I can get it in some other blue color than that lame light metallic blue that Honda painted the S2k.

Honda really, really should build this (lust)

Chris

X-frame?

Sounds like a Healey! :AH-HA_wink:

I'm probably going to get corrected on this, but didn't GM, or perhaps just Chevy, try an X type frame in 58 or something?

Chris

I'm probably going to get corrected on this, but didn't GM, or perhaps just Chevy, try an X type frame in 58 or something?

Chris

'59 was the start of that, I think.

Now render the interior.

I love the details of the wheels.

I got the name wrong, they call it the "High X-Bone Frame". It was a convertible/roadster frame Honda developed solely for the S2000. Read about it here.

Can you try? I kinda half assed the wheels on my car because I couldn't figure out how to do them properly..always wanted to make a good set.

Also, try rendering it with Mental Ray, I'm assuming you used Maya software. metal Ray makes it look so much more sexy.

Well, I used Pipes for the tire and outer wheel, and a cylinder for the inner wheel. Then I modeled a sort of detailed spoke, moved the center point to the center of the wheel, and duplicated it around in degrees. I then used cylinders to cut holes for the lug nuts. It may be easiest to show you. Here is the Maya file. If you have a version older than '09, you can try going to the options for open, and selecting Ignore Version. Here is a jpg closeup of the wheel.

I'll give mental ray a shot. I haven't really used it much.

Now render the interior.

I love the details of the wheels.

Hehe. The interior isn't really done (neither is the back end). I was on a tight schedule. ;-]

The jpeg worked but clicking the maya file gives me a page that says "file not found"

I know a few thing about mental ray, so I can try helping with that if you're interested.

The jpeg worked but clicking the maya file gives me a page that says "file not found"

I know a few thing about mental ray, so I can try helping with that if you're interested.

Must be something to do with my server and not recognizing the .mb file. Here is a zip version.

Awesome Job!

Didn't Honda Cancel the S2000 so this was the last year for it? I thought I heard that some where. Gonna have to ask one of my ex-coworkers as he has an s2000 in black. Currently in the shop as he was drifting it and ended up hitting a curb, bent the rear frame and axel area.

Silly Ricer drifter wannabe.

Anyway, Again, very nice job.