3.0 Nsx-r - 3.2 Nsx

[craigdonnelly]

hey cool cats ,

can anyone tell me some of the major differences between 3.0 NSX's and the 3.2's? Did any modifications from the first NSX-R make it onto the revised 3.2's?

The reason i asked is because I just watched a video showing the difference of the NSX and the first NSX-R and it was quite considerable! I was hoping some of those changes on the NSX-R would have been passed onto the revised model.

[simonprelude]

The NSX-R is just a stripped out hardcore version of the NSX.

No one has really been able (or willing) to prove if the NSX-R really does have more power than the NSX.

Passing things down, well if people want aircon, PAS, ICE, airbags etc etc etc then the weight goes back on and you are left with a standard NSX.
Gearing is different also, but in general it's weight, handling and possibly more power, most of which will not transform into a usual everyday supercar.

[AR]

There is a lot more to it specially on the second genneration NSX-R.

[Kevin]

Yes, the 'R' isn't like an updated version of the basic model. It's not like changes to it then went on to the next generation or anything.

The 'R' is a separate model range. You pay more for less. Non-essential items get removed, suspension is harder, and the engine is balanced.

The new 'R' goes further by having some carbon panels (in a very brief nutshell).

You can make any NSX R-like by ripping out stuff, adding hard suspension, and even getting the engine rebuilt and balanced. Nothing impossible there.

You can also go further than an R, by adding big brakes, a supercharger, more aero bits etc etc.

[craigdonnelly]

I knew the NSX-R was a lighter more focused version of the NSX. I thought Honda would add revision to the 3.2 to make it quicker.

The video is in the forum ( can't remember which one because I was just firing through them )and shows a NSX getting beet by a RX7 and R32 GTR which infuriated me but then it goes on to show a NSX-R almost beating an F40!

What are the performance differences to 3.0 & 3.2? Does anyone know any lap times to compare?

[Rob_Fenn]

I think the hard thing is that Honda simply don't let us know every single detail. If anyone can find it, the Honda Japan website had details of what changes the NSX-R had.

The main differences were weight loss, suspension/chassis changes and aero. The newer models gained none of those parts.

I drove our 2001 pre facelift model and a spanking new press car back to back at Bedford. Newer one had better braking, quicker acceleration and felt that bit 'tighter.'

As far as i'm concerned you wouldn't need to spend shed loads on a normal NSX to make it as quick, you're just buying the badge. That's not to say i wouldn't love a Type R

[bazza]

I knew the NSX-R was a lighter more focused version of the NSX. I thought Honda would add revision to the 3.2 to make it quicker.

The video is in the forum ( can't remember which one because I was just firing through them )and shows a NSX getting beet by a RX7 and R32 GTR which infuriated me but then it goes on to show a NSX-R almost beating an F40!

What are the performance differences to 3.0 & 3.2? Does anyone know any lap times to compare?

The NSX-R had slicks in the video vs F40
Ring times between NA1 and NA2 NSX-R are close..
8:03 NA1 and 7:56 NA2.

However, various BM tests show the NA2 NSX-R is faster than the NA1 in race conditions and it pretty much remains the fastest JDM to date wiping the floor with other more "well known" (chavy maybe?) JDM cars such as the R34 GTR, Supra and Evo's.

However, hand on heart. My old NA2 NSX wouldn't get near to my NSX-R and the 'R gives me a lot more driving pleasure than the NA2 ever did.

[bazza]

As far as i'm concerned you wouldn't need to spend shed loads on a normal NSX to make it as quick, you're just buying the badge. That's not to say i wouldn't love a Type R

Very true. I didn't buy my NSX-R because I wanted a badge. If I was that simple I would have bought a Ferrari

I couldn't be arsed with trying to build my own NSX upto the standard that Honda did on the 'R and to match the 'R.

My car is 13 years old and drives like new, interior is immaculate, it never misses a beat and doesn't clank and rattle. Even with Mugen bits it still feels factory.

[AR]

Very true. I didn't buy my NSX-R because I wanted a badge. If I was that simple I would have bought a Ferrari

I couldn't be arsed with trying to build my own NSX upto the standard that Honda did on the 'R and to match the 'R.

My car is 13 years old and drives like new, interior is immaculate, it never misses a beat and doesn't clank and rattle. Even with Mugen bits it still feels factory.

Barry it is unfair to judge your NSX-R against the stock NSX-R.

[bazza]

Barry it is unfair to judge your NSX-R against the stock NSX-R.

True

The other NSX-R's I've driven still gave me massive
And the RouteKS NA2 NSX-R was simply awesome..