Equipped with a high-performance engine, slick-shifting transmission and racing-inspired chassis, Honda's S2000 roadster caters to the enthusiast. If you don't get this impression from the outside, just plop yourself into the well-bolstered driver's seat and grip the fat small-diameter leather-wrapped steering wheel. All essential vehicle controls are centered around the steering wheel, within a finger's stretch away. You can access most of them without taking your hands off the wheel and your eyes off the road.

The S2000's power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. With the engine up front and drive wheels out back, Honda was able to achieve a near 50-50 weight distribution, ideal for handling dynamics. New for 2008, the Club Racer or CR version boasts features that make it highly suitable for, as the name suggests, club racing events. It has a stiffer suspension, quicker steering ratio, larger rear tires, aggressive aerodynamic kit, removable aluminum hard-top and more.