Sad day for enthusiasts but everyone knows, what comes on this earth has to leave one day. It’s true that Honda has decided to introduce the NSX one last time but as the brand claims, the limited-run NSX Type S is the “most exhilarating NSX produced till date”. Frankly speaking, it is not coming to India and neither it will be launched in the European markets. To be precise, Honda has already allotted 300 units of these sportscars for the US market while the other 50 units will be offered to the customers in Japan.
So why are we even talking about it? Well, some cars really deserve that one last goodbye and if it is the Honda NSX then we as a community should definitely offer a final farewell to this amazing sportscar.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Honda has introduced the ultimate NSX Type S at $169,500.
- It will be powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine.
- Only 350 units of the Honda NSX Type S will be introduced.
Honda NSX Type S
The design is new and therefore, one can call it the second-gen NSX. Taking it as a golden opportunity, Honda has decided to offer the new sportscar with a revised splitter, large air intakes, carbon fibre roof and a similarly treated diffuser. Unlike the outgoing model, this one now runs on wider 5-spoke forged alloy wheels that come with Pirelli P Zero rubber.
Surprisingly, customers who can spend $13,000 more on the Lightweight package will get a carbon fibre engine cover and carbon-ceramic discs that trims the overall weight by around 26.2 kgs. The sportier seats inside the cabin will be available as standard with NSX and Type S lettering embossed on each of them.
Honda NSX Type S without the Lightweight pack will get Brembo brakes that perform decently on this powerful sportscar. Even the suspension setup when compared to the outgoing model has been retuned for more precision in terms of ride and handling.
Engine & Powertrain
Under the hood, the limited edition Honda NSX Type S gets a potent 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Currently, it gets a hybrid powertrain that altogether churns out a massive 600HP and 667Nm of peak torque while being mated to a 9-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Talking solely about the ICE, the overall output stands at 573HP and 646Nm of torque. Interestingly, the performance can be altered at any point of time while using the drive modes including – Quiet, Sport, Sport+ and Track.
Alternatives
Globally, Honda NSX Type S will compete against the Audi R8. Want to learn more about its prime rival? Do check out the details we have covered just for you, down below.
Audi R8
With a price tag of $169,500, the new NSX Type S compares with the Audi R8. For starters, the new R8 comes powered by a 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine. The overall output from this motor is rated at 532HP with a 0-100kmph acceleration in just 3.6 seconds. In terms of powertrain, the entry-level Audi R8 Coupe comes with a rear-wheel drive powertrain. The German brand has currently priced it with a starting tag of $142,700 onwards.