Changes by year 01 to 03?

[nsxtacey]

Except for the cosmetics in the exterior and interior, and the stiffer suspension, what changes are there from 01 to 02 to 03.

The changes by year in faqs only goes up to 00. We should make a list to so it can be updated.

Thanks

 

[nsxtasy]

Originally posted by nsxtacey:
Except for the cosmetics in the exterior and interior, and the stiffer suspension, what changes are there from 01 to 02 to 03.

There are pictures and references for the 2002 re-design in the FAQ here. The cosmetic changes in the front, sides, and rear are not only for appearance purposes, but they also reduce drag and thus increase top speed from 168 to 175 mph. The wheels and tires are larger with a different wheel design, with tire size growing to 215/40-17 front and 255/40-17 rear, now using Bridgestone RE040 tires as OEM tires. New exterior colors are available (Imola Orange Pearl, Long Beach Blue Pearl) and there are new interior colors that are color-matched to the exterior colors (orange, blue, yellow, white) in addition to the previous black or tan. I believe the interior console is a brighter metallic color too. And the fixed-roof coupe was discontinued.

Are you sure that the suspension is stiffer?

There are no changes between 2002 and 2003.

This information applies to the North American models. Changes for other markets (such as the availability of the NSX-R in Japan) are not noted here.

[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 28 March 2003).]