So, the first of its kind? What is it? Of course, I don't need further explanation about the NSX apart from the fact that the legendary Ayrton Senna involved in the development of this car but what I want tell you about is how the NSX impresses me from the start. Of course, the NSX really is a budget supercar for those who don't have the funds to buy expensive sportscars like the Ferrari F355 or the Lamborghini Diablo, but while the pricing is the party piece for the original NSX, the performance is not what you called exotic standards. Because this is pure "Japanese" inside and out, it's only good for 180kph, the standard top speed for all Japanese cars on the road (with some exceptions to the rule).
It may not be as fast as a European exotic because it's too Japanese in its own but the dynamics are pretty impressive for a Japanese sportscar and even if you're not concentrating, it feels just so nicer to drive as any other JDM car I know. No wonder speedo boys fell in love with the NSX since the very start.
So, what about the facelifted version? Sure, Honda restyled the back, the front, and they replaced the headlights with fixed ones but it still behaves pretty much like the same thing. In the R, it pulls out all the right moves speedo boys really love. Look at the speedo, it now reads up to 300kph, which is not very "Japanese" at all and we love it and unlike today's GT-R, it doesn't have the sat-nav to restrict its speed. However, despite all the back-to-basics approach, the 3.2L V6 engine produces less than 280HP of power so it's not as powerful as its European supercar rivals.
Even though this NSX R is short on power compared to its rivals, the aerodynamics is what impresses the most and because of its aerodynamics courtesy of its new hood, new rear wing, and extensive use of carbon fiber, it's no wonder that it became the first street-legal road car to break the 8-minute barrier from the legendary Nurburgring.
It's hard to miss the original NSX the most because even though Honda stopped making one in 2005, its heritage will not be forgotten and the same thing goes to today's NSX.
With the promise of "Original Must Be Done", the NSX combines tradition with innovation and because it's now a hybrid supercar that is five times less expensive than the Hybrid Hypercar Holy Trinity we are familiar with, it combines performance and efficiency in a same pace.
Like its predecessors, despite all the added power from its 3.5L V6 Turbo engine coupled with three electric motors and a Li-ion battery, it's not as fast as the Europeans but what it makes up from its shortcomings is fly-by-wire brakes that has no physical connection to the pedal because it needs to harvest all that energy to recharge the batteries and the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD works rather very well, resulting to impressive handling that makes you feel like you're driving a Civic while soothing your brows all the way home. And then there's the aerodynamics that can cool all the motors while promising generous downforce in all four wheels.
Well, with all that history lesson done and about, let's see how much the NSX has evolved from the past to the present with a quick lap round the track. Man, it's great to have Suzuka back in the world of Forza and with all of the ingredients here, this is going to be the most interesting history lesson yet!
And now the results...
E-NA1 - 2:41.975
LA-NA2 - 2:37.361
NC1 - 2:27.069
The original NSX made speedo boys driving a supercar less complicating than the Ferrari and with its hybrid successor, it really feels pretty much like the same thing. It's great to have Honda back at making the NSX but as years change, the NSX surely has some room for improvement and if you're listening, Honda, never stop improving. The NSX is a great supercar but when it comes to perfection, be like Nissan. Don't stop improving your beloved masterpiece until it's time to let go.
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