AutoArt, diecast, Large (1:16 - 1:20), S2000

1:18 Honda S2000 by AUTOart

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Originally posted June 6, 2004

In 2003, AUTOart released the most detailed 1:18 S2000 on the market. Despite being one of the earlier detailed models made in China, the build quality was noticeable and consistent.

They were released with variations for the different markets – Euro, US and JDM including a more customized version with accessories for American Honda to sell as an accessory.

The US versions in black, white, silver and a special edition  Honda OEM in silver with accessories. A Yellow version supplements the same basic colors for the Euro versions. In addition, the JDM versions come with the base 3 colors in RHD.

The US versions in black, white and silver.

Incredible detail on the exterior – from the badging to the lights, tires, antenna and even the windshield wiper blades. The wheels have a more polished-look than the Euro and JDM ones that are painted silver. Attention was also paid to the panel gaps for the door, hood and trunk – at least by comparison with models from the more mainstream manufacturers.

The extremely detailed interior! Note the headrest details, dash and center console switches, and even the trunk flocking. The engine compartment is equally detailed even if the intake manifold seems a bit too large.

No detail was left unturned – the undercarriage detail is equally impressive considering they are seldom noticed when the car is on shelf display.

S2000 Euro version in yellow (73201). The Euro models are differentiated with a satin finish on the wheels to mimic the painted wheels standard in the european markets, a different fender badge placement and headlight turn signals.

A special edition version OEM’d for Honda – has some of the Honda Accessories modeled:

Also in the collection but not pictured here are the three basic colors of white, silver and black. The JDM versions are differentiated with their RHD configuration in addition to being equipped with the silver painted JDM-optional BBS wheels in addition to being RHD. The intersting detail is that the windshield wipers are also correctly mounted.