Honda NSX-R 1996
Discussion
Mr Tidy said:
Yes, but you could have some Bavarian magic in the form of a Z4C! (Has to be better than any Honda..................
If you're being serious, you're wrong. I do hope not though, it would be disappointing for anyone to hold the view that something as crushingly average as a Z4 would be better in any measure than the NSX.
There is now a very nice looking 2002 NSX-R in classifieds, just 210,000 euros, currently in Hong Kong so import duty of 10% and 20% VAT will be due plus shipping and handling.
So the price will be significantly above £200k to drive away in the UK, but if you have £200k would be worth every penny.
So the price will be significantly above £200k to drive away in the UK, but if you have £200k would be worth every penny.
So here is a comparison on road and track between the old (2005) NSX and the new (2017) NSX.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeaB5oZmnDo&ap...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeaB5oZmnDo&ap...
Excellent - will view later.
Are you in the market for one? I need to read up on it some more but I think that hybrid drivetrains are going to be standard at this level now.
Whilst I'm a bit out of the loop, I imagine the reality (if not the core concept) has changed somewhat. The NSX was both ahead of its time and beautifully straightforward as a proposition - a more usable sports / touring car that maintains clarity of purpose (i.e. keen balance, response, tactility) without mistaking that clarity for a brash and uncompromising nature (even in Type R form). The posts talking about how it's greater than the sum of its parts seem spot on to me - although I've only ever been a passenger in a couple, they felt special even from the left seat.
In many respects it out-911'd the 911, although that's a crude comparison given both cars have merit even if they differ substantially in a number of respects (and the fact that the NSX is inarguably rarer and thus possibly "more exotic" - whatever that means!)
Are you in the market for one? I need to read up on it some more but I think that hybrid drivetrains are going to be standard at this level now.
Whilst I'm a bit out of the loop, I imagine the reality (if not the core concept) has changed somewhat. The NSX was both ahead of its time and beautifully straightforward as a proposition - a more usable sports / touring car that maintains clarity of purpose (i.e. keen balance, response, tactility) without mistaking that clarity for a brash and uncompromising nature (even in Type R form). The posts talking about how it's greater than the sum of its parts seem spot on to me - although I've only ever been a passenger in a couple, they felt special even from the left seat.
In many respects it out-911'd the 911, although that's a crude comparison given both cars have merit even if they differ substantially in a number of respects (and the fact that the NSX is inarguably rarer and thus possibly "more exotic" - whatever that means!)
[quote=Diesel Meister]Excellent - will view later.
Are you in the market for one? I need to read up on it some more but I think that hybrid drivetrains are going to be standard at this level now.
Hi no I am not in the market for the new NSX.
You are correct the new car has a hybrid power plant. There will be a GT3 version stripped back a bit and it is rumoured perhaps a type R car.
Here is a link to the GT3 version:
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-japanesecars/ac...
Are you in the market for one? I need to read up on it some more but I think that hybrid drivetrains are going to be standard at this level now.
Hi no I am not in the market for the new NSX.
You are correct the new car has a hybrid power plant. There will be a GT3 version stripped back a bit and it is rumoured perhaps a type R car.
Here is a link to the GT3 version:
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-japanesecars/ac...
I need to read some articles - new car looks intriguing. At the risk of attracting the usual responses, it's very much a car of its time being FI / Hybrid drive but I guess that he only way to hit the performance parameters that market has set, whilst maintaining affordability. That said I do like the look of it compared to its peers and it still sounds cheeky (if quiet) :-) I also genuinely find the tech fascinating (if also slightly worrying as a long-term prospect - I'm sure it would be fine for those that can afford it).
Very different proposition to the old car in my view but does maintain some parallels. Lets see if it becomes a benchmark in its own right...
Very different proposition to the old car in my view but does maintain some parallels. Lets see if it becomes a benchmark in its own right...
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