Ack Attack Post 9: NSX

The Acura NSX was made for racing! The NSX was the supercar and has the looks and performance to support it. Produced from 1990-2005, the NSX had major engine changes though remained a two-door coupe as it was intended. Just to reiterate the greatness of this car, it was named the 1991 Car of the Year by Weels magazine.

The NSX was available in a 3.0 and 3.2L engine. Many different models were produced, though not all were sold in the US. The NSX-R was release exclusively for JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) and only 500 were made. In 1995, the NSX-T was released in Japan as a special order option, because it included a targa top. The biggest changes occured in 1997, when the BHP was increased to from 270 to 290. The torque was also increased from 210 to 224. The brake rotor size increased as well, from 12 inches to 13. Two more models, the NSX Type-S and the NSX Type-S Zero. These two models had stiffer suspension than the regular stock NSX.

There is a special edition Alex Zanardi Edition NSX to commemorate Alex Zanardi's 2 back-to-back wins for the Acura/Honda racing team in 1997 and 1998. The main differences on this model are the brushed alluminum serial number, the engraved Acura logo and Aanardi's signature. It also has black red-stitched leather/suede seats and an OEM steering wheel.

The NSX Type-R was re-released in Japan with limited number to go to production. This time, it was much more aggressive in styling and included a spoiler and hood vent. The more agile NSX-R GT was later released in Japan, selling for $462,400 because there only 5 made.

Although the NSX is now out of production, Acura has plans to make a new model for the 2008-2009 production year.