From Suzuka to Silverstone: Spoon’s Legendary Super Taikyu S2000 Is Heading To Japfest

A very special piece of Japanese motorsport history is heading to the UK, as the iconic Honda S2000 built and raced by Spoon Sports is being shipped from Japan to appear at Japfest. As far as we are aware, this marks the first time this particular Spoon-built race car has ever been displayed on UK soil.

Spoon Sports is widely respected around the world for its work developing high performance Honda race cars and components. The company, founded by Tatsuru Ichishima, has competed extensively in Japanese endurance racing and circuit championships, building a reputation for precision engineering and exceptional reliability.

This particular Honda S2000 was built by Spoon as a dedicated race car and campaigned in the highly competitive Super Taikyu Series in Japan. Super Taikyu is one of the country’s premier endurance racing championships, featuring long distance races that test both driver skill and mechanical durability. The car proved its competitiveness during its racing career, achieving strong results against some of Japan’s most experienced endurance racing teams.

While the power figure might appear modest compared with some modern race cars, Spoon’s philosophy has always focused on balance, durability and precise engineering rather than simply chasing headline horsepower numbers. With its authentic racing pedigree and direct connection to Spoon’s endurance racing programme, this S2000 represents a rare opportunity for UK enthusiasts to see a genuine Japanese race car up close. For fans of Honda performance and JDM motorsport, its appearance at Japfest is set to be one of the standout moments of the show.

Tech Spec
Spoon F20C assembly, Motec ECU, Spoon LSD, Spoon Metal clutch, Spoon Drive Shaft, Spoon Propeller Shaft, KYB Race Specification suspension, AP1 front Aero bumper, AP1 Aero rear bumper, AP1 S-Tai bonnet, S-Tai Fresh Air Duct, AP1 Hardtop, Carbon Bucket Seat, Spoon Sports yellow and blue race livery