A 4.10 rear axle ratio means that this engine turns close to 4,000 rpm at freeway speeds. On rough streets it was downright jiggly, but that is a small price to pay for telepathic reflexes and its ability to scribe arcs through turns with the precision of a drafting compass. In terms of size, the S2000 most resembles BMW's Z3. Other dimensions are pretty much equal. The Honda's cockpit is tight, to be sure.
Seats are wraparound snug, with extra lateral support built in near the driver's shoulders.
The tall transmission tunnel is the vehicle's backbone and it contributes to chassis stiffness, as does additional bracing under the floor. A small box-section frame member runs in front of each seat and seemed to interfere with the passenger's foot space more than it did the driver. Four-wheel disc brakes enhance braking control. Considering that true sports cars usually have analog gauges, the S2000's all-digital instrument panel is a bit of a surprise. I suspect, however, that this layout was inspired by the instruments used in racing cars, plus space on the instrument panel is at a premium and analog gauges would not have fit very well.