This is a 1993 Honda NSX-R (first-generation, 1990-2005), presented by @thecultivatedcollector at @thebridge.hamptons. It’s one of only 438 ever produced, finished in ‘Championship White’ with Red Alcantara Recaro bucket seats. In Japan, it’s sold under the Honda name, while in North America, it’s marketed as the Acura NSX, Honda’s luxury division launched in 1986. The NSX originated in 1984 as the HP-X (Honda Performance Experimental) concept, designed by Honda’s Masahito Nakano and Shigeru Uehara to compete with Ferrari, offering both performance and reliability. The concept evolved into the NSX (New Sportscar Experimental), debuting at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. The first-generation Honda/Acura NSX was sold from 1990 to 2005, featuring a C30A 3.0L V6 engine and an all-aluminum semi-monocoque chassis—a first for production cars. Formula 1 drivers Ayrton Senna and Satoru Nakajima helped fine-tune its suspension and chassis through testing at Suzuka Circuit and Nürburgring, improving handling and stability. In 2016, the second-generation NSX debuted, blending a twin-turbo V6 with a hybrid powertrain and three electric motors. The NSX-R, built from 1992 to 1995, is a race-focused version of the NSX, created for a raw, uncompromised driving experience. Engineers shaved 265 lbs off the standard NSX, resulting in a 2,712 lb total weight. Power leather seats were replaced with carbon-Kevlar racing seats, and features like the sound system and A/C were removed. The gear ratios were adjusted for faster acceleration, though at the cost of top speed. The NSX-R’s production was limited to 483 units, all reserved for the Japanese market, featuring race-tuned suspension and mechanical upgrades for a more intense driving experience.
How many made? 438
Engine: 3.0L DOHC VTEC V6 producing 270bhp at 8,000rpm
Debut: November 1992
0-60mph: around 4.7 seconds
Top Speed: around 168mph
Photo Credit: @am_media_ny
Research: @rarecarsonly
1993 Honda NSX-R
17.10.2024
Honda