This 580-HP Honda S2000 Restomod Is a Love Letter to Pure Driving

A Return to Where It All Began

At SEMA 2025, surrounded by a new generation of electric prototypes and AI-driven concept cars, you need to check out Bulletproof Automotive’s latest masterpiece, a return to pure driving emotion. The company’s “BP25” Honda S2000, revealed at the Toyo Tires Treadpass, marks 25 years of dedication to Japanese performance culture.

For founder Ben Schaffer, the build represents a tribute to the roots of JDM tuning that Bulletproof helped introduce to American enthusiasts two decades ago. The BP25 is a celebration of passion, precision, and purpose. In an era defined by silent EVs and digital filters, this car delivers analog emotions.

Classic Lines, Modern Precision

Visually, the BP25 retains the timeless shape of the Honda S2000, yet every detail carries intent. It’s like it never left, more than 15 years ago. Finished in Lamborghini Balloon White, it echoes Bulletproof’s iconic Concept One — a car that once conquered Tsukuba Circuit and now sits in the Petersen Museum. Gold accent graphics trace the brand’s lineage, connecting past icons to this 25th-anniversary centerpiece.

The finish, applied by Bulletproof Auto Spa, showcases the obsessive care that defines the company’s ethos. The BP25 embodies the same relentless pursuit of excellence that’s earned Bulletproof its legendary status among JDM purists.

580 Horsepower, 9,300 RPMs, and Pure Emotion

Underneath the sculpted hood lies a 2.0-liter engine built for high-revving drama. With over 580 supercharged horsepower screaming to 9,300 RPM. It’s a visceral throwback to what performance used to feel like before driver aids and sound dampening took over. Every shift, every climb to redline, reconnects the driver to the mechanical heartbeat of the machine.

Modern AEM management and bulletproof internals make the power reliable, but it’s the delivery that captivates. This isn’t about brute strength; it’s about precision and rhythm — that signature VTEC surge, now amplified through cutting-edge tuning and decades of passion. Only the best for the Honda S2000, just how Honda would have built it.

Tradition and Innovation Intersect

The BP25 debuts the Varis Dark Panther widebody in North America, a carbon-fiber piece that merges aesthetic aggression with aerodynamic purpose. Brembo’s new Pista big brake kit ensures control, while Toyo R888R tires and suspension components from Top Secret, ASM, and Aragosta keep it grounded through every apex.

Even the wheels tell a story. The BP-RW Evolution forged alloys feature a Tsuchime hammered-metal finish inspired by Japanese knife-making, blending artistry with engineering. Each element reflects Bulletproof’s philosophy of innovation anchored in heritage.

For Schaffer, “Pure driving pleasure never goes out of style,” it’s the foundation of Bulletproof’s identity. The BP25 is proof that emotion still matters in a world obsessed with automation. It’s a machine that demands engagement, rewards skill, and reminds us why we fell in love with driving in the first place.