New NS-X Type R (out in Nov 2001 in Japan!!)

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Sep 25, 2001 | 10:42 PM

MiraiZ

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New NS-X Type R (out in Nov 2001 in Japan!!)

Here's the Scoop!

The new redesign NSX Type R will be released in November in Japan. It get a whole new lighter body and heaps load more torque! The curb weight is rated at only 1200kg which is right where the new Civic Type R and Integra Type R at.

I will post pics tonight!

Some disappointments

The rumor of a whole new 3.5L V-6 or 4.0L V-8 turns out to be untrue (at least for the Type R models) It will inherit the c32b from its older Type S bother, but with a little more zing.

Only will be sold in Japan

Only 487 will be made.

[Modified by MiraiZ, 4:50 PM 9/26/2001]

Sep 25, 2001 | 10:50 PM

Type Goch

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Re: New NS-X Type R (MiraiZ)

sweet~ any prototype pics?

Sep 25, 2001 | 11:03 PM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (Type Goch)

Damn, that's light. Is this an interim model or a complete revamp?

I assume it will be at TAS?

Sep 25, 2001 | 11:03 PM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (MiraiZ)

Can't wait. Stayin up for some pics

Sep 25, 2001 | 11:26 PM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (MiraiZ)

Wow... It should really be impressive then! I wonder if they can really stick with the 1200kg figure. It wouldn't be easy...

Sep 26, 2001 | 01:47 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (MiraiZ)

"Old NSX-Type R"

Sep 26, 2001 | 02:13 AM

MiraiZ

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Re: New NS-X Type R (MiraiZ)

here it is:

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Sep 26, 2001 | 03:07 AM

DutchITR1689

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Re: New NS-X Type R (MiraiZ)

I don't like those new headlights.......

The new rear spoiler also....

Sep 26, 2001 | 03:41 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (EuroITR1689)

ummm....???

Sep 26, 2001 | 03:49 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (r81da9)

Have they always release the R version the first year? I thought it took time to tune a new car to perfection...

Sep 26, 2001 | 03:53 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (jond)

Looks like a rsx nose on a nsx midsection. The wing sucks. Looks like some crap you would see on a civic.

I guess its not that bad. It looks like its too high though.

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Sep 26, 2001 | 03:54 AM

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MiraiZ

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Re: New NS-X Type R (jond)

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Have they always release the R version the first year? I thought it took time to tune a new car to perfection...

No...it was 3 year into production for the last NS-X....this one will be released at the same time (like the Integra)

Sep 26, 2001 | 03:56 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (MiraiZ)

That just seems wrong. Like they rushed it to make money.

I can see the argument from here. Marketing vs. engineering. Looks like marketing won. It'll be interesting what the numbers look like.

Sep 26, 2001 | 04:05 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (MiraiZ)

Thanks for the pics and for the record...

I dig the new look

1200kg!!! Damn that's light

Sep 26, 2001 | 04:19 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (EuroITR1689)

I agree that the new version looks pretty bad. I still want an NSX, just not that body style. My only requirement is that it's a manual.

Sep 26, 2001 | 04:35 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (yakkosmurf)

the price is still gonna be $90k? if so they would have alot of room to make this car the way they want it...and less than 500 cars is really limited!

Sep 26, 2001 | 04:42 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (bommiE)

Hmmm.... I wonder what a 91 NSX will go for when the new one is released. Hmmm...

Anyone know what engines will fit into a old nsx? Will a accord V6?

Sep 26, 2001 | 06:12 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (bommiE)

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the price is still gonna be $90k? if so they would have alot of room to make this car the way they want it...and less than 500 cars is really limited!

I heard that there was going to be a huge price jump when the new models hit, b/c they were supposed be much faster w/ lots more HP....this was a while ago I heard this though...

the last thing they should do is make the car more expensive

Sep 26, 2001 | 06:53 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (typer98)

Why would you want to stuff an Accord V6 into an NSX?

Sep 26, 2001 | 07:06 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (Mark27)

hrm it says "This NSX Type R will be totally different from the normal one"
That an artist's drawing/photochop, but I wonder what it'll *really* look like.

yoshi - who can't afford an NSX

Sep 26, 2001 | 07:10 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (yoshi234)

That was in Road & Track about 2-3 months ago.

Sep 26, 2001 | 07:10 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (yoshi234)

'92-'95 NSX-R

Sep 26, 2001 | 07:11 AM

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Re: New NS-X Type R (jond)

there is little beancounting involved when you are talking about a production run of like 500 cars.

Sep 26, 2001 | 07:41 AM

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Jond: Have they always release the R version the first year? I thought it took time to tune a new car to perfection...

The NSX will be getting restyled for the 2002 model year. New lights fore and aft, plus a new wing. That NSX-R is based on the same old NSX that we know, look at the pillars. The second-generation NSX is still a couple years away, and will have a totally new bodystyle, and you can bet it will have a new i-VTEC engine.