Right by the Honda R&D Labs in Tochigi, Japan, there is a small factory that seems too small to be a car factory. The Takanezawa factory, however, is Honda's flagship factory, in that it was created to exclusively build the NSX, until now - the S2000 joins it on this famous factory. The most high-tech production technology and old-time craftsmanship come together in Takanezawa. In order to produce the strengthened chassis of the S2000, Honda went as far as to develop a variety of new welders. For example, the impressive front end of the S2000 is made with a 1,500-ton press-machine to: (1) Draw, (2) Bend, (3) Trim, (4) Trim again, in an exact, precise, taxing method.

The High-X-Bone frame-based monocoque body also is made using custom hand-welders, and is assembled precisely, and efficiently by two veteran staff members. Aside from such unique features, uncompromising quality control, and precise production are both the pride of the Takanezawa factory.

While providing unique hand-craftsmanship, the Takanezawa factory has gotten attention as the first to achieve the International ISO4001 standard for environmental management - showing that we believe in the importance of both old and the new. As the production of the S2000 begins, Takanezawa continues to be a unique, "small-numbered, mass-production, custom factory." It contributes greatly to Honda's new challenge - which is to deliver the most technologically advanced Real Sportscar - the S2000 - at a reasonable price.