AutoWeek: October 2003 "This is a jet fighter for the highway and without question one of the most fun, best-looking, absolute blasts on the road." "If you can't afford a jet of your own, the NSX might be the next best thing."
NSX is a street car designed and built by Formula-One engineers. Honda’s intention when creating the NSX was to produce a hand-built, exotic, mid-engine sports car that would establish entirely new levels of prestige, performance, refinement, drivability, and reliability. The aluminum monocoque bodied NSX (a world’s first for a production vehicle at the time) defined a new interpretation of the exotic sports car through state-of-the-art, lightweight technology.
The NSX (New Sportscar eXperimental) was meant to be a competitor for the supercars elite, Ferrari (348), Porsche and Chevrolet Corvette.
The NSX was the first production car to use titanium connecting rods. The body and chassis was comprised of aluminum, weighing just over 460 pounds, much less than steel but with equal strength. The aluminum body housed many advanced technologies such as PGM-FI, Variable Valve Timing, Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), and direct ignition system.
In order to endow the NSX with outstanding high-speed performance, the company turned its attention to the aerodynamics and it’s effect on high-speed cornering power, braking, turn-in, and other aspects affecting vehicle controllability. This led them to a new technical approach called "aerodynamically-induced stability".
The production of the NSX was very slow, because every car was assembled by hand by a team of technicians. Over the 15 year production of the NSX only 8,900 cars were built.
1996 Acura Comptech NSX-T
Formula Red
- This Arizona NSX spends most of its days in my garage; I only bring it out for Car Shows and Special Events. This NSX has been highly modified with major engine, body and suspension upgrades, but I never wanted to “track” the car, I wanted this NSX to be a show car. Science of Speed is here and they have taken great care of this NSX. The “Valley of The Sun” is a great place for a small group of NSX owners!
Engine Upgrades:
Mid-Engine 3.0L DOHC VTEC V6 / 400+ HP
Comptech NSX-Targa Supercharger Kit
Comptech Powergrip-2 Clutch
Comptech Stainless Steel Headers
Cantrell Concepts Endura-Lite Exhaust System
Comptech Shock Tower Brace Rear Billet
Fuel Pressure Gauge Kit 100 psi
Interior:
Black Leather Interior
Zanardi Edition: Charcoal Black with Red Piping and Stitching Floor Mats
Exterior Upgrades:
Science of Speed Shine Project NA1 Front Chin Spoiler
Downforce Sports Rear Valance
Downforce NSX-R Style Rear Undertray Diffuser
Downforce Stacy Side Skirts
Teflon Paint Sealant
HID Headlights
Wheels / Tires / Suspension Upgrades:
HRE 847R in Chrome 18x8 (Front)
HRE 847R in Chrome 19x10 (Rear)
TOYO PROXES T1R Tires (F) 225/35/ZR18 – (R) 275/30/ZR19
Science of Speed SPEC - JIC Suspension
Audio / Video / In Car Entertainment (I.C.E.) Upgrades:
Eclipse AM/FM/CD Player
Eclipse 8-Disc Changer
Rockford-Fosgate 800-Watt Amplifier
10” Hexacone Subwoofer
MB Quart Component Speaker System
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101 Cars You Must Drive: Acura NSX (SPEEDtv Video)
http://www.hulu.com/watch/27058/engine-block-101-cars-you-must-drive-acura-nsx
