In 1989, Honda has a concept that shook many manufacturers. This model, the NSX. One that is often called the "Japanese Ferrari" has arguments to fight back, including a V6 V-Tec particularly successful. With a career that lasted until 2005, extreme durability. What is actually the NSX? We will see a Targa version named NSX-T.
Technical sheet
| Model | Honda NSX-T |
| Engine | 3.0 V6 274 horsepower |
| Dimensions | 4.40 x 1.81 x 1.17 meter |
| Mass | 1 425 kg |
| Marketing | 1995 - 1997 |
| average coast | 60 000 € |
| 0 to 100 km / h | 5"9 |
| max | 263 km/h |
| Consumption | 10.3 l / 100 km |
| Date and place | June 13, 2015, Le Mans |
Futuristic . Exhibition of Chicago, 1989. Visitors flock to discover the new features offered by the brands. On the Japanese stands, people are scrambling to observe mainly two models: the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the Honda NSX. This second, Ferrari and Lamborghini feared since the presentation of a concept by Pininfarina in 1984, foreshadowing a sporty Honda. The result which emerged five years later, really has nothing to do apart from the general line. The NSX enters a futuristic and attractive line and attention to detail. Japanese supercars had never dared such a line, such refinement and such audacity. The beautiful made about her, journalists are dying to share their discovery, testers are waiting to discover the operator and the public expects to discover the price!
Japanese Ferrari . During that time, Ferrari has three models to its range: the 328, the stratospheric F40 and Testarossa aging. Lamborghini, there remains only the Countach and Jalpa. We understand better why the arrival of a competitor such as Honda NSX has something to fear. At the very angular style of the Countach opposes the smooth and fluid line while the NSX quite responsible for Testarossa line is in contradiction with the relative simplicity of the Japanese. I must say that the NSX (badged Honda or Acura according to country)has it all: an amazing and well-drawn line, a proven and powerful engine and above all a new and very desirable image. It offers premium interior worthy of an airplane cockpit with excellent visibility. It features retractable headlights that improve aerodynamics and meet the canons of the time of design.
Open air . The marketing comes from 1990. In Europe, it is displayed from 495 000 FF, a price equivalent to that of a Ferrari 328 well equipped, which, despite Honda's brand image, was very high. But that has not stopped many American or English to succumb to the charm of the beautiful. Developments happen quickly, as the NSX-R version lightened and recovery even more radical by Mugen. In 1995 the NSX-T was born. This is a version of Targa with a removable roof, allowing for the first time in the NSX be controlled hair blowing. This is accompanied by some minor cosmetic changes. The NSX-T does not really stand a NSX "traditional", if not by its removable roof and wheels. Under the hood, we discover a 3-liter V6 providing 274 horsepower at 7300 r / m and a torque of 284 Nm. Known today, V-Tec system makes its appearance, offering a unique supercharger system enabling reach 8800 rev / m. A device directly inspired by the world of motorcycling with optimizing the weight of parts, many coating titanium.
Top model . The performance is excellent, with the 0 to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds, a top speed of 260 km / h and the overall scores higher than the Ferrari 328, even if it retains the advantage again . The NSX-T has a fairly unique interior: perfectly bright, it offers a rear bulb in the manner of a C4 Corvette and large windows.The cash line is drawn without any frills, as Honda did in F1 a few years ago. Technologically accomplished, it offers a very decent equipment, such as power windows, central locking, electric and heated mirrors, a stereo chain of beautifully crafted and electric seat adjustment and even an airbag. In the early 90s, this is a must.And even if still blurry image of Honda persists, the public responds now, especially after Ayrton Senna himself has ruled the NSX as an excellent compromise between sport and luxury car.
Elitist . Especially for the NSX-T, Honda redesigned wheels and adopts a model with seven branches more airy, 16-inch front and 17 rear. But this is at the expense of two points: the four tires are completely unbalanced and braking sorely lacking bite. If Honda NSX some have tried to compete, it was short and Series models are scarcely be inspired, suggesting that Honda was a little too rested on its laurels. The success of the NSX Targa is all the more questionable its price has now reached 650 000 FF. An elitist price now close to that of the recent Ferrari 348. But when you buy a Honda NSX, the comparison with the Italian is not smarter. The V8 and V12, is opposed to a V6 metallic sound and strong love that tickle the red zone. The NSX-T was arrested in 1997, but the career of the hard top model is far from stopped.
Defects . The line of the Honda NSX was designed with great care. This is particularly the point that decided many buyers, but above all that is not seen as the work carried on suspensions, directly derived from those used in Formula 1 or the aluminum steering knuckles wrought. Unfortunately, all leaves a sense of unfinished since the brake is not up to par and that suspensions become too soft when the speed increases. The marketing model NSX will go until 2005 suddenly successive restyling but not actually bring new products or improve gaps(disc diameter increased in 2002 but did not actually improve braking) so that in 2005, NSX is finally taking a well-deserved retirement but suggesting that the Japanese were a little too rested on their laurels. The NSX seduced and not quietly disappear ...
Attention to detail . The door handles are carefully hidden along the side windows. The work of designers allowed to achieve a Cd of 0.32, an excellent score for a model whose design dates back to the 80s. With a weight of 1425 kg, the NSX-T is not really light but offset by the tone of his supercharged V6 and satisfactory times. First true Japanese supercar, the Honda NSX deserved wider distribution. Its high price and some uncompensated manufacturing defects unfortunately have them because of it. It must be said that the beautiful started from nothing and conquer a public accustomed to bulls and other rearing horses fell within the impossible ...
Competitive . The back has not changed since 1989, it remains modern, efficient, fully integrated spoiler.Extremely rare in our country, the Honda NSX require proper maintenance budget ... But any case will dangerously raise the pitch, given that there are only very few parts in France. The end result is a balanced model, well drawn and deserved to be better known. Compared to its competitors, it was innovative in many ways and embedded technology was worth the detour. Its price has unfortunately discouraged the more adventurous.
Should I buy a Honda NSX-T?
There are actually average price opportunity for a Honda NSX. The palette ranges generally from 30 to € 90 000, depending on the condition, mileage but also the model. For NSX-T, it will be patient and provide a big ticket (more even) . It is a model tying and forward thinking with a very accomplished and mechanical equipment well above its competitors. To find the right copy, better cross borders and why not consider the import? Consider also the many clubs NSX enthusiasts, they are sure to lead you.
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