When did the Acura NSX first come out?
The Honda / Acura NSX was introduced in 1990 and began production in 1991 at a time when the Japanese constructor was dominating the world of Formula 1 motor racing.
Who was the first person to buy a Honda NSX?
The first NSX was sold to George Lucas but possibly the most influential automotive “apostle” of Honda engineering was Gordon Murray, later to design the world famous McLaren F1 Supercar. The NSX was conceived as a two seater coupe.
What’s the second quarter mile time of a Honda NSX?
Post-1997 3.2 liter North American Acura examples are commonly known to achieve a 13.3 second quarter-mile time (1997-2005 model year NSX-T; The 149 lbs. lighter Zanardi Edition NSX is closer to 13 sec. flat), while the Japanese NSX-R (2002+) is known to perform 12.8 second quarter-mile time.
What was the weight of the Honda NSX?
The NSX featured a super-light all- aluminum chassis, body, and suspension a first for a production car. Total weight of the entire bare aluminum monocoque was only 200kg and for Honda fufilled their goal of placing the NSX closer to the race track than any other production supercar.
How much does a 1991 Honda NSX cost?
Someone snagged this classic Japanese supercar on the cheap. *Updated Story* An exceptionally clean 1991 Honda NSX – that’s a JDM-spec, first-production-year model – crossed the auction block at GAA Classic Car Auctions with no reserve. When the bidding stopped, a lucky individual scooped the car for a mere $36,000.
When was the first generation Acura NSX made?
› The first generation Honda NSX, marketed in North America and Hong Kong as the Acura NSX, is a 2-seater, mid-engined sports car that was manufactured by Honda in Japan from 1990 to 2005. Around 1984, Honda engineers began experimenting with different engine and chassis layouts to test viability for future products.
What was the original target for the Honda NSX?
The original performance target for Honda’s new sports car was the Ferrari 328 (and later, the 348) as the design neared completion. Honda intended its sports car to meet or exceed the performance of the Ferrari, while offering superior reliability and a lower price.
Is the Honda NSX a right hand drive car?
Those in the know are always keen to scoop up clean, rare examples of these right-hand-drive models since they’re becoming increasingly collectible. One of the most desirable of these JDM cars is the NSX, an exotic supercar which would do quite well in the Imports and Tuners section of the Motorious Digital Concours online car show.