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Six-Speed Manual Transmission

The S2000 uses an all-new, longitudinally mounted, 6-speed manual transmission, which is built for high performance. Its close-ratio gearing ensures strong performance in every gear, and the shift linkage is very direct, with short, precise throws.

Double- and triple-cone synchronizers reduce shift effort, and a separate lubrication pump adds to transmission durability.

Other high-performance features of the S2000 drivetrain include a compact pull-type clutch, a lightened flywheel, a highly rigid, one-piece propeller shaft and rigid axle shafts - all designed to reduce drivetrain flex to an absolute minimum. The Torsen limited-slip differential is a highly efficient torque sensing, clutchless type that smoothly transfers torque to the wheel with the most traction, whether cornering or accelerating in a straight line.

In-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension

The S2000's 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system is a new compact in-wheel design, similar to the type used on racing cars. At each wheel, rigid upper and lower A-shaped wishbone links carry suspension loads directly to rigid subframes, attached directly to the monocoque body.