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- 10 September 2021
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2020 model
Engine alone
500hp @ 6500-7500
406ftlbs @ 2000-6000
https://acura-nsx.com/2020-acura-nsx/
Type-S
Engine alone
520hp @ 6500-6850
443ftlbs @ 2300-6000
https://acuranews.com/en-US/release...-2022-acura-nsx-revealed-at-monterey-car-week
Engine:
I’m not sure how Acura calculates the hp since I can’t seem to get their numbers when I add up the motors plus the engine. Interestingly the maximum engine speed and power for all models previous up to 2021 is 7500rpm EXCEPT the Type-S which uses 6850rpm. That leaves 650rpm unaccounted. With larger GT3 turbos one would assume higher HP numbers at higher rpms over the old turbo unless Acura is limiting the power. But if you were limiting the power why list 6850rpm specifically and not the full 7500rpm limit like all previous models?
Motors:
The electric motor output is exactly the same between the 2020 model and Type-S. How is that possible when the Type-S news release states:
"The gear ratio for the Twin Motor Unit (TMU) that powers the front wheels and provides active torque vectoring in corners has been lowered to 10.382:1 from 8.050:1. This 20 percent lower ratio increases off-the-line torque, giving NSX a powerful launch."
And
"Additionally, the supercar’s Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) providing power to the electric motors is used more efficiently. This allows for a 20 percent higher usable battery capacity, and 10 percent greater battery output."
A lower gear ratio and 10% greater battery output and there is no change in hp or torque numbers for the motors?!?!? I think Acura is sand bagging the Type-S. Under promising and over delivering. Based on gear reduction and increased battery output, I would expect that the 0-60ft is closer to if not 2.5 seconds now.
Engine alone
500hp @ 6500-7500
406ftlbs @ 2000-6000
https://acura-nsx.com/2020-acura-nsx/
Type-S
Engine alone
520hp @ 6500-6850
443ftlbs @ 2300-6000
https://acuranews.com/en-US/release...-2022-acura-nsx-revealed-at-monterey-car-week
Engine:
I’m not sure how Acura calculates the hp since I can’t seem to get their numbers when I add up the motors plus the engine. Interestingly the maximum engine speed and power for all models previous up to 2021 is 7500rpm EXCEPT the Type-S which uses 6850rpm. That leaves 650rpm unaccounted. With larger GT3 turbos one would assume higher HP numbers at higher rpms over the old turbo unless Acura is limiting the power. But if you were limiting the power why list 6850rpm specifically and not the full 7500rpm limit like all previous models?
Motors:
The electric motor output is exactly the same between the 2020 model and Type-S. How is that possible when the Type-S news release states:
"The gear ratio for the Twin Motor Unit (TMU) that powers the front wheels and provides active torque vectoring in corners has been lowered to 10.382:1 from 8.050:1. This 20 percent lower ratio increases off-the-line torque, giving NSX a powerful launch."
And
"Additionally, the supercar’s Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) providing power to the electric motors is used more efficiently. This allows for a 20 percent higher usable battery capacity, and 10 percent greater battery output."
A lower gear ratio and 10% greater battery output and there is no change in hp or torque numbers for the motors?!?!? I think Acura is sand bagging the Type-S. Under promising and over delivering. Based on gear reduction and increased battery output, I would expect that the 0-60ft is closer to if not 2.5 seconds now.