Spoon Sports built this Honda S2000 as a dedicated race car for Japan's Super Taikyu Series. It proved a strong contender and also won the Fuji 8 Hours in 2015. This is the first time it has left Japan and come to the UK, and it is currently in our hands at Torque GT.
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Who Are Spoon Sports?
Spoon Sports was founded in 1988 by Tatsuru Ichishima, a former Honda race car tester and driver. Honda backed the venture from the start. The company began with Ichishima's own Wonder Civic and that car became the foundation for everything Spoon stands for: develop it on the circuit first and only sell what actually works.
In Japan, Spoon are regarded as one of the most serious Honda tuning and motorsport operations in existence. Their focus has always been on the platforms that matter: the Integra Type R, NSX, S2000 and Civic. They also produce parts for the CR-Z and Jazz but the circuit-focused models are where the brand made its name.
A Racing Record That Stands on Its Own
Spoon's motorsport results are not footnotes. They have won the Super Taikyu ST-4 class championship, the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring, the Tokachi 24 Hours, the Thunderhill 25 Hours and the Tsukuba 9 Hours. These are proper results against properly competitive fields. The brand's credibility comes entirely from what happens on track, not from marketing.
Type One
In 2001 Spoon opened Type One in the Suginami neighbourhood of Tokyo. The main Spoon office handles parts storage and distribution. Type One is the workshop where cars are built, modified and exhibited. It is open to the public and sits in the same compound as the main office. If you have ever wanted to take your Honda to Spoon directly, that is where you go.
How Spoon Builds Engines
Every Spoon engine is hand-built to a tolerance specification where the piston and connecting rod assembly is weight-matched across all four cylinders. Outright power does not increase. What improves is smoothness, throttle response and the engine's willingness to rev. It also holds together because the tolerances are correct. You can see this philosophy applied directly in the F20C assembly sitting in the car below.
"The name Spoon comes from the famous Spoon Curve at Suzuka Circuit, a long sweeping left-hander that demands total commitment. It is an accurate summary of how the company approaches everything it builds."
The Car — Spoon Sports Super Taikyu S2000
This S2000 was built by Spoon from the ground up as a Super Taikyu race car. The aero, drivetrain, suspension and interior exist for one reason. In Super Taikyu competition the engine ran in stock specification, which puts the 2015 results into context. A podium at Sugo and an outright win at the Fuji 8 Hours came from chassis development, driver skill and setup, not from additional power.
Full Specification
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | Spoon F20C Assembly |
| ECU | Motec |
| Transmission | Standard |
| LSD | Spoon |
| Clutch | Spoon Metal |
| Driveshaft | Spoon |
| Propeller Shaft | Spoon |
| Suspension | KYB Race Specification |
| Aero Front | AP1 Aero Bumper |
| Aero Rear | AP1 Aero Bumper |
| Bonnet | S-Tai AP1 |
| Engine Air Duct | S-Tai Fresh Air Duct |
| Hardtop | Coupe AP1 |
| Seating | Carbon Bucket Seat |
| Power Output | 270 PS |
Racing Record
The car competed in Super Taikyu across the 2015 and 2016 seasons. The 2015 campaign produced the headline results, a class podium at Sugo followed by an outright win at the Fuji 8 Hours, all with the engine running in stock specification.
| Season | Race | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Super Taikyu Series | 8th Overall |
| 2015 | Super Taikyu Rd3 — Fuji 8 Hours | Winner |
| 2015 | Super Taikyu Rd2 — Sugo | 3rd Place |
Shop the Spoon Sports Super Taikyu Build
Beyond the drivetrain and suspension, this S2000 runs a number of Spoon Sports components that are available to order through Torque GT right now. As the UK and EU distributor for Spoon, we stock the full range.
| Part | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Spoon Sports Brake Calipers | Lightweight, high-performance calipers developed through Spoon's endurance racing programme |
| Spoon Sports Carbon Plug Cover | Carbon fibre plug cover, a clean and lightweight OEM replacement with genuine Spoon finish quality |
| Spoon Sports Radiator Hose | Reinforced silicone hose for improved cooling reliability under sustained hard use |
| Spoon Sports Radiator Cap | Higher pressure rated cap to raise the cooling system's boiling point and improve thermal efficiency |
| Spoon Sports Reservoir Sock | Filters the brake fluid reservoir to keep contaminants out of the braking system |
| Spoon Sports Oil Cap | Billet oil cap, a small detail that reflects the same attention to finish seen across every Spoon build |
| Spoon Sports Wipers | Spoon-spec wiper blades built for consistent performance and clean fitment on Honda applications |
| Spoon Sports Strip | The iconic Spoon blue and yellow stripe kit, as seen on Spoon's circuit cars including this S2000 |
Torque GT and Spoon Sports
Torque GT is the official UK and EU distributor for Spoon Sports. We have been importing and selling Japanese performance cars and parts since 2001, based in Devon with an in-house workshop, bodyshop and parts operation. If you are sourcing genuine Spoon parts in the UK or Europe, they come through us. The catalogue covers brakes, suspension, drivetrain components and engine assemblies — the same parts you can see applied throughout this car.
"Having the distributor relationship with Spoon is one thing. Being able to bring one of their actual race cars to the UK and put it in front of people is a true honour." Josh, Parts and E-commerce Manager
Spoon Sports at JapFest 2026
The S2000 is on the Torque GT stand today alongside Takuya Kai, President of Spoon Sports, who has made the trip over from Japan for the event. If you have not already stopped by, come and find us. This is likely the only opportunity you will get to see this car in the UK and speak to the man behind the brand in the same place.
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