CLUBGT - Performance and Supercar Club - Honda NSX














Honda NSX

Group 2
Engine M2977 V6
Transmission RWD 5 speed
Cabin 2 door; 2 seat
Bhp @ rpm 270 @ 7100
lb ft @ rpm 210 @ 5300
Kerb weight/kg 1320
bhp/ton 212
bhp/litre 91
0-60/secs 5.3
0-100/secs 13.5
Max mph 168
Fuel tank/l 70
Year 1991-2005
Country Japan
Price when new £65,000
Number produced ~500 (UK RHD)

Launched by Honda in 1990 after winning five consecutive Formula 1 constructors titles, the NSX was developed with Honda's racing successes and was full of Formula 1 technology.

It was Japan's first supercar, and the first production car with, an all aluminium monocoque body and chassis. Its suspension and engine were also aluminium, and the handling was fine-tuned with the help of Honda's Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna.

It had a race inspired mid-mounted naturally aspirated 2977cc twin-cam 24valve V6 with VTEC variable valve timing and titanium connecting rods allowing an 8500rpm redline and super sharp throttle response.  It revved like an F1 engine, and produced and awesome sound.

"The useable supercar" ***** evo Magazine, THE KNOWLEDGE