Originally Posted by Mike-in-Orange
They don't really come alive until around 6,000 rpm or so, maybe even a bit higher than that. My PT Cruiser Turbo can scare them, and if the S2000 driver isn't really skilled it can beat them. My Stage 1 PT makes 250 HP and 275 lb ft of torque, the S2000 makes 240 HP but only 165 lb ft.
Yeah you have to have an experienced drive that knows to take it to the high RPM's. That's where the VTEC kicks in and makes the engine become alive. It's the same on the Civic Si.
A long time ago (back in 2000), I had my heart set on a S2000. But I'm so glad I got a Crossfire instead.