16. Honda S2000
This model was a true driver’s car with all the important features like lightweight construction and ideal weight distribution. Honda topped it off with a powerful, rev-happy engine and razor-sharp handling, putting it in an elegant open-top package. Under the hood was a 2.0 or 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 HP, which was the main selling point of the car.
This little gem of an engine featured a 9,000 rpm redline, four valves per cylinder and the famous Honda V-Tec system. It provided power in the high RPMs with a wonderful screaming sound. Thanks to intelligent engineering and low weight, the S2000 provided a respectable performance. With its perfect handling, it was universally praised.