NSX-R Pix with White HOOD

[NeoNSX]

I have never noticed this until today... but have you ever seen the NSX-R without it's black hood??? This NSX-R has a WHITE HOOD with a black fin...


http://speedycars.chinacars.com/wallpaper2/honda/Honda_NSX_2002_072.jpg (1600x1200 BIG!)

...there's a whole collection of them <A HREF="http://speedycars.net/wallpaper/honda_nsx.html">listed here</A> along with other nice high-res NSX pix.

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[D'Ecosse]

I'm thinking it's not an "R" - just a white / black coupe

 

[Deuce]

Actually I believe only the prototype came out with the black c/f hood. I read somewhere that for production they painted it white for a less "racer-boy" look. I have an NSX-R guide/book and most of the pictures are taken with a painted hood.

 

[ScienceofSpeed]

The pictures shown is a NA2 NSX-R production model. The painted hood and spoiler was done to hide the underlying carbon fiber. Apparently, it was not possible to achieve a consistent weave pattern in production.

Cheers,
-- Chris

 

[D'Ecosse]

I stand corrected - now I look closer I can see the scoop in the hood, which wasn't immediately apparent to me; also the door mirrors are black

 

[NeoNSX]

it's definitely an NSX-R...i checked before posting so i didn't look like an idiot. (no smart comments!

) you can see comparison pix here:

<A HREF="http://speedycars.chinacars.com/wallpaper2/honda/Honda%20NSX-R%20Concept%202001%20-%20016.jpg">NSX-R Black Hood</A> (the pix we've all come to know and love

)

<A HREF="http://speedycars.chinacars.com/wallpaper2/honda/Honda%20NSX-R%20Concept%202001%20-%20003.jpg">NSX-R White Hood</A> and
<A HREF="http://speedycars.chinacars.com/wallpaper2/honda/Honda%20NSX-R%20Concept%202001%20-%20008.jpg">NSX White Hood better lighting</A>

These images are pretty big; dial-up users beware

Originally posted by ScienceofSpeed:
The pictures shown is a NA2 NSX-R production model. The painted hood and spoiler was done to hide the underlying carbon fiber. Apparently, it was not possible to achieve a consistent weave pattern in production.

NA2 = ???
that's an interesting bit of trivia...

 

[ScienceofSpeed]

Originally posted by NeoNSX:
NA2 = ???
that's an interesting bit of trivia...

Just an easy way to designate between the two R's based on their engine, C30A and C32B. Do you like alphabet soup as much as I do?

Cheers,
-- Chris

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[NeoNSX]

Originally posted by ScienceofSpeed:
Just an easy way to designate between the two R's based on their engine, C30A and C32B. Do you like alphabet soup as much as I do?

*LOL* ... i doubt it. i prefer tinned spaghetti so i can create schematic diagrams with it.