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Click here to download printer friendly version At the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show Honda introduced a revised version of the NSX first launched in 1990. The striking white prototype hinted to a future performance version of the NSX. The normal version of the revised NSX was introduced in December 2001 and the performance version was introduced a couple of months later, dubbed NSX-R.
Because of Japanese rules and regulations the engine could not be upgraded from the 280 bhp of the 'standard' NSX. Honda engineers thus had to look for other ways of improving the performance. Weight reduction is what they went for and they managed to get the kerb weight down by 70kg. For the NSX-R Honda applied new aerodynamic technologies to achieve a high level of stability and control.
For the moment the NSX-R is only available in Japan.

Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

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 Honda NSX-R Performance  
Douglas6250
07-18-2009
 I think you're mistaken, georgev. The 280km/h top speed is actually an official information. The NSX has a body design with low drag. It's not surprising that it could go 280km/h with 280bhp. The early version 350Z, with 280bhp, can also do 265km/h without an aerodynamically designed body and a race tuned engine. Moreover, according to most of the famous tuning companies, they claimed that the NSX-R's engine will do 320BHP without the 280BHP governer, not as much as 370BHP. It's weird to have an NA 3.2L engine putting out so much power at only 8300rpm. Further more, 280BHP means the production model will be governed to 280BHP. Honda could'nt 'say' they've got only 280 but tweaking the car secretly. It's illegal.
 A True Sports Car  
NuclearCrap
04-28-2005
 This is what I call a sports car, not those other cars with a bunch of power that can't even corner. This car is amazing on the track, especially in technical courses, this car can match the Murcielago, as in one of those 'Best Motoring' videos I seen in around 2002. I think Honda's V-TEC is amazing. There's rumors that V-TEC is like a metal box linked to the engine but cannot be opened. Anyway, this car really beats the hell out of European manufacturers, it's such a painful defeat. If Honda can ever get pass the 280-horses limits, it'll sure be an worthy opponent for European manufacturers such as Ferrari, TVR, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, etc. This NSX-R is the fastest under 300-horses car, which will go down in history as a glory.
 honda and turbos  
wasabi
25-7-2003
 guys, stop it with turbos will you. there's a reason that honda don't use turbos and that is because they don't need to. their aim is not to make the most powerful car but to make the best racing ar for the road. for that reason they rely on their own tried and tested method of revs, stupidly high revs and their indestructible v-tec engines. for those of you that don't know, this car was tuned/setup with the aid of a certain ayrton senna, who was quite simply the best driver, ever. this car isn't about brute force, it is a symbol of driver skill and engineering marvel. the fact that it is more than ten years old and still able to spank new so-called performance cars is a testiment to honda's engineering.

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General specifications
Country of origin Japan
Numbers built N/A
Introduced 2002

Engine
Configuration C32B 60º V6
Location Mid, transversely mounted
Displacement 3.179 liter / 194 cu in
Bore / Stroke 93.0 mm (3.7 in) / 78.0 mm (3.1 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC, VTEC
Fuel feed Honda PGM Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 280 bhp / 209 KW @ 7300 rpm
Torque 304 Nm / 224 ft lbs @ 5300 rpm
BHP/Liter 88 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbone, anti roll bar
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1270 kilo / 2799.9 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4430 mm (174.4 in) / 1810 mm (71.3 in) / 1160 mm (45.7 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2530 mm (99.6 in) / 1510 mm (59.4 in) / 1540 mm (60.6 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.22 bhp / kg

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