[TXSTYLE]

At this year’s Tokyo Motor Show in October, Honda, or should we say Acura, has a piping hot surprise in store. Three years since it launched the brand’s signature NSX supercar, Acura will finally add its high performance Type R variant to the lineup.

For some, a flagship addition to the NSX range is long overdue, while for others, a Type R now seems like nothing more than an anticlimax. Why? In the U.S., the NSX’s biggest market, sales of the super coupe this year have been modest to say the least. In the first four months of 2019, sales in fact just made it into triple figures with a mere 110 units finding homes. It goes without saying that Acura’s signature supercar, even at a steep $160,000, hardly makes an impact on the firm’s coffers, especially when you consider that the Civic sold over 100,000 units in the same time period.

This second generation NSX was originally designed to fill a tiny niche for those who wanted a daily commuter supercar with a measure of hybrid cred and a feature extremely rare amongst supercars—an electric-only Quiet mode. Being able to crawl through school zones at 15mph in complete silence and then blast around a race track at speeds reaching 190mph makes it the most extreme of supercars, a kind-of ‘Dr Jeckyl and Mr Hyde’ of supercars.

Enabling this full-off full-on function that we will progressively see appearing on future supercars is a hybrid-electric powertrain that, in the NSX, combines a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine with three electric motors for a combined total power output of 573 horsepower. That V6 and its 9-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission plus one of the electric motors drive the rear wheels while the other two electric motors power the fronts in a complex torque-vectoring setup, giving the NSX an awkwardly named Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).

While it can sprint from zero to 60mph in 3.1 seconds, Top Gear says “the Honda is not as quick as its rivals in the McLaren 570S and Audi R8, and it’s not as engaging a drive either.” However, in the NSX’s defense, Motor Trend stated that the NSX, “did edge out the Nissan (GT-R) in back road speed, track speed, comfort and specialness. It also has a smoother transmission and is easier to drive on a track.”

By launching the NSX Type R, Honda plans to push for the top spot in the supercar handling and performance stakes. Modifications for the Type R include a power boost to 650 hp, stiffer uprated suspension and stabilizers and bigger carbon-ceramic brakes while the coupe will be fitted with aeroparts like a rear wing and front splitter inspired by Honda’s NSX-GT race car which competes in Japan’s Super GT championships. What is still not clear however, is whether the Type R will retain the NSX’s controversial SH-AWD system. Also, prospective buyers of a Type R, given that its sticker price will rise to around $200,000, will expect more luxury and a higher premium feel inside the car, in addition to the extra herbs and more on-the-edge steering.

https://www.motor1.com/news/351774/a...-type-r-rumor/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterly...ra-nsx-lineup/
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/a...r-show-report/

[TXSTYLE]

I found this comment to be pretty interesting if not accurate from the Motor One comments section:

I can't find anyone who owns a 2nd Gen NSX and talk bad about it, everyone that has one, always say how great it really is, beyond what they expected and never dissatisfied with how it drives or the very fast acceleration and how easy it corners, making it a car easy to drive fast and make you a better driver than what you are.

The only ones who do complain are the ones who don't own one or haven't driven one, too focused on the first gen as the only NSX, for it's purity. Now unless the GT3 version wins and keeps winning, then perhaps they have a point. As sales were so slow when the 2nd Gen first came out, now there is a big increase in sales, people have been listening to just how good the car is and are now willing to buy it, what would you expect Honda/Acura then to do?

Me, I'm just happy to see the NSX grow, whatever way it does and I can't get stuck on the past just because and I would take either one in a second.

[Socal_R8]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

https://www.motor1.com/news/351774/a...-type-r-rumor/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterly...ra-nsx-lineup/
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/a...r-show-report/

Nice!!! Been talking about it forever....nice to see they're finally doing it.

Man I need to hit the lotto asap.......

[pikkagtr]

Man I'd rock one in a heart beat but $200k......eeeeeeek
Lots of options at that price point

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by pikkagtr

Man I'd rock one in a heart beat but $200k......eeeeeeek
Lots of options at that price point

While I agree.... Acura is supposed to upgrade the interior as well as substantial performance and power upgrades.

From every actual review I have read of the NSX, it truly is an amazing machine especially considering the civility and reliability of it.

I've only seen a couple on the road and they are are unmistakable Supercar in appearance.

[TXSTYLE]

Well over 130+ views in less than 90min. The interest of this vehicle is certainly real.

[Socal_R8]

Originally Posted by pikkagtr

Man I'd rock one in a heart beat but $200k......eeeeeeek
Lots of options at that price point

Yeah, but if it's anything like the original NSX-R it will just go up in value

[pikkagtr]

Originally Posted by SoCal_NSX

Yeah, but if it's anything like the original NSX-R it will just go up in value

I can see the OG NSX-R double in value from 75k to 150k but its HARD to see the 2G NSX-R double to 400k

[Flacht3]

Originally Posted by SoCal_NSX

Yeah, but if it's anything like the original NSX-R it will just go up in value

This post ended the thread for me .

[Socal_R8]

Originally Posted by pikkagtr

I can see the OG NSX-R double in value from 75k to 150k but its HARD to see the 2G NSX-R double to 400k

I don't know if it will double in value, but I don't think it will go down in value that for sure.

The original ones have more then tripled The original NSX-R (1992-2005) is worth about $200k on up these days if you can find one....


There was an article recently about two of them being auctioned off and they were expecting up to $450,000 for the minty 2005 one

https://www.autoblog.com/2019/05/20/...-pair-auction/

[MisterF80M3]

200k..

Mclaren GT, Mclaren 570, Porsche 911 turbo, Lamborghini Hurrican, Aston Martin DB11,

[austexbmw]

No matter what the performance is, unfortunately, the Acura badge cannot command a $200k price tag. I had considered buying an NSX but ended up purchasing a Ferrari 458. I know the Acura has better tech, is more comfortable and a bit faster than the 458, but from a resale perspective and the passion that the Ferrari name has, it was a clear choice for me.

[z33c]

if the new nsx is coming in at just about 200k plus and they can't sell them. yeah who cares. now Acura is given a 30k discount to move these cars. with that being said I highly doubt that a type r version is going to make it here for 200k. then add on the fact that any dealer who gets one can ask what ever they want. thus the civic type r being sold on showroom floors for 5k to 10k more than sticker. so let a Honda dealer yes a honda dealer because that is all they are, have control of the sale of a car like this and there goes that sticker price.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by MisterF80M3

200k..

Mclaren GT, Mclaren 570, Porsche 911 turbo, Lamborghini Hurrican, Aston Martin DB11,

Show me a new Huracan or Aston Martin (that competes) for $200k???

[Mingwan]

So what’s the “actual” release date? This lifetime or the next one?

[Flacht3]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Show me a new Huracan or Aston Martin (that competes) for $200k???

You can easily find a used Huracan for under $200k.

Sure you're then comparing a used car to a new car, but it's a fair comparison considering the person with $200k to burn would likely consider both.

I would sooner drop $200k on a used Huracan than $200k on a new Acura. No question.

Now at $120k (or sub $100k...which is where I can see used 2018 models going in a few years) I would happily snatch an NSX as a second car.