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Honda Announces the New NSX-R
A Pure Sports Edition that Further Enhances the NSX's Superlative Performance Envelope
May 23, 2002 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the release of the NSX-R, a pure sports edition of the NSX with further enhanced driving performance. Since its release in 1990, the NSX has continued to evolve, earning accolades as a true sporting machine. The new NSX-R will go on sale Friday, May 24th at Honda Verno dealers throughout Japan.
The original NSX-R, released as a pure sports model in November 1992, enjoyed a three-year limited production run. Now, seven years later, it is being reintroduced in an all-new form.
The new NSX-R represents a further evolution of the painstaking weight reduction, circuit-tuned suspension refinement, and high-precision engine balancing cultivated in the previous-generation NSX-R. Newly developed aerodynamic devices further enhance high-speed performance, resulting in greater driving performance and handling stability than in its previous incarnation.
A carbon fiber hood with outlet duct, finned front under-cover, rear diffuser, carbon fiber rear spoiler, and other innovations create a degree of negative lift rarely seen in a street-ready car. This downforce facilitates a quantum leap in the car's driving performance and handling stability at high speeds.
Racecar-like responsiveness and powerful acceleration are achieved through high-precision balancing of the crankshaft assembly - a measure unheard of in production engines - along with a recalibrated final gear ratio, DBW (Drive By Wire) electronic throttle control, and other specialized tuning.
The suspension has been hard-tuned to cope with the added downforce, and custom-designed high-grip tires, precision custom chassis tuning, and slotted brake disc rotors with stronger brake pads for potent stopping power are added, creating a level of handling performance that delivers spirited driving pleasure on or off the circuit.
In addition to weight reduction measures inherited from the previous-generation NSX-R, the new model employs carbon fiber aerodynamic devices formed using special advanced technologies for even greater weight savings.
Annual domestic sales projection, NSX and NSX-R combined: 100 units
NSX-R Main Features
Negative lift for improved aerodynamic performance:
* Aerodynamic lift at the front of the car has been reduced to below zero through the use of a carbon fiber hood with air outlet duct and a finned front under-cover.
* A rear diffuser and carbon fiber rear spoiler reduce rear lift to below zero as well.
* The surface area of the front condenser duct opening has been optimized to control airflow through the body's interior.
Engine and transmission tuning
* The V6 3.2L DOHC VTEC engine employs racing engine assembly technology for enhanced output efficiency and nimble response.
* Precision balancing of pistons and connecting rods between each cylinder
* Precision dynamic balancing of crankshaft, clutch case, and pulley assembly
* Bearing metal measured and matched for more precise metal clearances and reduced friction
* A lower final gear ratio delivers increased acceleration performance.
* Custom-tuned DBW and a decreased accelerator pedal stroke offer improved acceleration response.
* A pre-loaded LSD (limited-slip differential) is employed, with a custom preset weight.
Running gear and chassis tuning
* A hard-tuned suspension, more rigid body, and special roll rigidity balance settings result in superior handling performance in tight turns.
* Increased spring rate
* Increased damping rate in dampers
* Firmer bushings for damper mounts, rear control arms, etc.
* Stronger stabilizer bars
* Stronger front and rear tower bars
* Custom-designed high-grip tires are adopted. (Bridgestone Potenza RE070 front: 215/40R17; rear: 255/40R17)
* Lightweight forged aluminum wheels (painted a special Championship White) have been jointly developed with BBS
* Slotted brake disc rotors and stronger brake pads deliver increased fade resistance.
* The NSX-R is also fitted with a high-response brake master power cylinder and custom-tuned ABS.
Painstaking weight reduction
* The introduction of carbon fiber parts formed using advanced technologies has resulted in further weight reduction.
* Carbon fiber front hood with outlet duct, formed of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) using an autoclave
* Large, hollow-form, one-piece carbon fiber rear spoiler (a world first in a production car *1) with built-in high-mount brake light
Other painstaking weight reduction measures include:
* Lighter wheels
* Smaller battery *2
* Lighter rear damper beam
* Removal of spare tire (replaced with aerosol-type puncture repair kit)
* Elimination of power door locks and electric adjustable side mirrors
* Thinner rear partition glass
* Lightweight floor carpeting
* Elimination of floor undercoating and melt sheet
* Elimination of rear bulkhead insulator
* Elimination of trunk opener switch, and so on.
*1 According to Honda survey
*2 Except vehicles equipped with manufacturer's optional dual SRS airbags, air conditioning, Bose sound system, and HID headlights.
Interior and exterior
* The NSX-R's high-performance cockpit features improved functionality and an exhilarating sports car feel.
* Custom ball-shaped titanium shift knob and a lightweight mesh shift boot
* Leather-wrapped Momo steering wheel (In airbag-equipped cars, only the leather-wrapped portion is made by Momo)
* Recaro carbon fiber Aramid full-bucket seats with leather upholstery
* Shift indicator with LEDs that flash then light on to indicate the engine's power peak and rev limit
* Aluminum-finish custom center and side panels; carbon fiber panellaminated to side panel and shift plate
* High-matt rubber used for dashboard and trim to reduce reflected glare on the front windshield
* Instrument panel with carbon-black background and yellow needles
* In addition to the eight standard body colors, the NSX-R is also available in custom Championship White.
* Custom painted headlight garnish (Championship White)
* Red front "H" emblem?the sign of a genuine Type R
* Aluminum mesh engine maintenance lid and custom-painted red intake manifold cover
* The Custom Order Plan allows a rich variety of interior and exterior color combinations, along with various coordinated premium body and wheel color selections.
Manufacturer's suggested retail price
(Consumption tax not included) In ¥1,000
Engine V6 3.2L DOHC VTEC
Transmission 6-speed manual
Tokyo 11,957
Nagoya 11,968
Osaka 11,973
Fukuoka 11,984
Sendai 11,961
Sapporo 11,998
Okinawa 12,018
Manufacturer's Options
· Fully-automated air conditioning +¥300,000
· SRS airbag system, driver and passenger sides*1 +¥100,000
· Bose sound system*2 (AF/FM electronic tuner, cassette deck, amp with built-in equalizer, 4 speakers) +¥300,000
· Projector-type HID (high intensity discharge) headlights (low beam)*3 +¥50,000
· Rear hatch garnish +¥800,000
*1 Available as package with fully-automated air conditioning and Bose sound system
*2 Available as package with fully-automated air conditioning
*3 Available as package with fully-automated air conditioning
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The car can be seen on Honda Japan's website here: http://www.honda.co.jp/NSX/nsx-r/
[This message has been edited by Lud (edited 03 June 2002).]
A Pure Sports Edition that Further Enhances the NSX's Superlative Performance Envelope
May 23, 2002 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the release of the NSX-R, a pure sports edition of the NSX with further enhanced driving performance. Since its release in 1990, the NSX has continued to evolve, earning accolades as a true sporting machine. The new NSX-R will go on sale Friday, May 24th at Honda Verno dealers throughout Japan.
The original NSX-R, released as a pure sports model in November 1992, enjoyed a three-year limited production run. Now, seven years later, it is being reintroduced in an all-new form.
The new NSX-R represents a further evolution of the painstaking weight reduction, circuit-tuned suspension refinement, and high-precision engine balancing cultivated in the previous-generation NSX-R. Newly developed aerodynamic devices further enhance high-speed performance, resulting in greater driving performance and handling stability than in its previous incarnation.
A carbon fiber hood with outlet duct, finned front under-cover, rear diffuser, carbon fiber rear spoiler, and other innovations create a degree of negative lift rarely seen in a street-ready car. This downforce facilitates a quantum leap in the car's driving performance and handling stability at high speeds.
Racecar-like responsiveness and powerful acceleration are achieved through high-precision balancing of the crankshaft assembly - a measure unheard of in production engines - along with a recalibrated final gear ratio, DBW (Drive By Wire) electronic throttle control, and other specialized tuning.
The suspension has been hard-tuned to cope with the added downforce, and custom-designed high-grip tires, precision custom chassis tuning, and slotted brake disc rotors with stronger brake pads for potent stopping power are added, creating a level of handling performance that delivers spirited driving pleasure on or off the circuit.
In addition to weight reduction measures inherited from the previous-generation NSX-R, the new model employs carbon fiber aerodynamic devices formed using special advanced technologies for even greater weight savings.
Annual domestic sales projection, NSX and NSX-R combined: 100 units
NSX-R Main Features
Negative lift for improved aerodynamic performance:
* Aerodynamic lift at the front of the car has been reduced to below zero through the use of a carbon fiber hood with air outlet duct and a finned front under-cover.
* A rear diffuser and carbon fiber rear spoiler reduce rear lift to below zero as well.
* The surface area of the front condenser duct opening has been optimized to control airflow through the body's interior.
Engine and transmission tuning
* The V6 3.2L DOHC VTEC engine employs racing engine assembly technology for enhanced output efficiency and nimble response.
* Precision balancing of pistons and connecting rods between each cylinder
* Precision dynamic balancing of crankshaft, clutch case, and pulley assembly
* Bearing metal measured and matched for more precise metal clearances and reduced friction
* A lower final gear ratio delivers increased acceleration performance.
* Custom-tuned DBW and a decreased accelerator pedal stroke offer improved acceleration response.
* A pre-loaded LSD (limited-slip differential) is employed, with a custom preset weight.
Running gear and chassis tuning
* A hard-tuned suspension, more rigid body, and special roll rigidity balance settings result in superior handling performance in tight turns.
* Increased spring rate
* Increased damping rate in dampers
* Firmer bushings for damper mounts, rear control arms, etc.
* Stronger stabilizer bars
* Stronger front and rear tower bars
* Custom-designed high-grip tires are adopted. (Bridgestone Potenza RE070 front: 215/40R17; rear: 255/40R17)
* Lightweight forged aluminum wheels (painted a special Championship White) have been jointly developed with BBS
* Slotted brake disc rotors and stronger brake pads deliver increased fade resistance.
* The NSX-R is also fitted with a high-response brake master power cylinder and custom-tuned ABS.
Painstaking weight reduction
* The introduction of carbon fiber parts formed using advanced technologies has resulted in further weight reduction.
* Carbon fiber front hood with outlet duct, formed of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) using an autoclave
* Large, hollow-form, one-piece carbon fiber rear spoiler (a world first in a production car *1) with built-in high-mount brake light
Other painstaking weight reduction measures include:
* Lighter wheels
* Smaller battery *2
* Lighter rear damper beam
* Removal of spare tire (replaced with aerosol-type puncture repair kit)
* Elimination of power door locks and electric adjustable side mirrors
* Thinner rear partition glass
* Lightweight floor carpeting
* Elimination of floor undercoating and melt sheet
* Elimination of rear bulkhead insulator
* Elimination of trunk opener switch, and so on.
*1 According to Honda survey
*2 Except vehicles equipped with manufacturer's optional dual SRS airbags, air conditioning, Bose sound system, and HID headlights.
Interior and exterior
* The NSX-R's high-performance cockpit features improved functionality and an exhilarating sports car feel.
* Custom ball-shaped titanium shift knob and a lightweight mesh shift boot
* Leather-wrapped Momo steering wheel (In airbag-equipped cars, only the leather-wrapped portion is made by Momo)
* Recaro carbon fiber Aramid full-bucket seats with leather upholstery
* Shift indicator with LEDs that flash then light on to indicate the engine's power peak and rev limit
* Aluminum-finish custom center and side panels; carbon fiber panellaminated to side panel and shift plate
* High-matt rubber used for dashboard and trim to reduce reflected glare on the front windshield
* Instrument panel with carbon-black background and yellow needles
* In addition to the eight standard body colors, the NSX-R is also available in custom Championship White.
* Custom painted headlight garnish (Championship White)
* Red front "H" emblem?the sign of a genuine Type R
* Aluminum mesh engine maintenance lid and custom-painted red intake manifold cover
* The Custom Order Plan allows a rich variety of interior and exterior color combinations, along with various coordinated premium body and wheel color selections.
Manufacturer's suggested retail price
(Consumption tax not included) In ¥1,000
Engine V6 3.2L DOHC VTEC
Transmission 6-speed manual
Tokyo 11,957
Nagoya 11,968
Osaka 11,973
Fukuoka 11,984
Sendai 11,961
Sapporo 11,998
Okinawa 12,018
Manufacturer's Options
· Fully-automated air conditioning +¥300,000
· SRS airbag system, driver and passenger sides*1 +¥100,000
· Bose sound system*2 (AF/FM electronic tuner, cassette deck, amp with built-in equalizer, 4 speakers) +¥300,000
· Projector-type HID (high intensity discharge) headlights (low beam)*3 +¥50,000
· Rear hatch garnish +¥800,000
*1 Available as package with fully-automated air conditioning and Bose sound system
*2 Available as package with fully-automated air conditioning
*3 Available as package with fully-automated air conditioning
---------------
The car can be seen on Honda Japan's website here: http://www.honda.co.jp/NSX/nsx-r/
[This message has been edited by Lud (edited 03 June 2002).]
