Marketed as the Acura RSX in the USA, the DC5 Integra was Hondas follow up to the fan favorite DC2 Integra Type R. The new K-Series engine remained a high revving powerful 4 cyclinder, growing larger from 1.8L to 2.0L. The VTEC mechanism was altered to Hondas new iVTEC resulting in a less than thrilling…
In 1998 the beloved DC2 Integra Type R received what is known as the ’98 Spec R upgrade. This included a redesigned front bumper, 16-inch wheels wrapped in 215/45R16 Bridgestone Potenza rubber, different gear ratios and a 4-1 long tube header to help peak torque arrive quicker at 6200 rpm. The 1.8L B-Series engine was…
Honda introduced the Type R Integra with a factory tuned B18C engine coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission and Helical LSD. This resulted in increased performance & handling compared to the regular Integra. The DC2 Type R was like a race car for the road, with a strengthened chassis, low weight, light wheels and an…
Specifically created to bring a ‘New Sports eXperience’ to the supercar segment, the Honda NSX challenges prevailing beliefs about supercars, just as the first generation NSX did so comprehensively over a quarter of a century ago. Respecting the core characteristics and differentiators of the original NSX, the new Honda NSX pursues an altogether new and…
Honda presents the new Honda NSX Concept for the first time in Europe, highlighting the design and technology direction for the next-generation supercar. The dynamically-styled Honda NSX Concept gives an indication of the next great performance vehicle from Honda. Making use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V6 engine, the NSX Concept employs several new…
At the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS), Mugen surprised everyone by unveiling this extreme NSX. Called the RR, it comes almost four years after production of the regular model was cancelled. The biggest modification was made to body with new carbon fibre and aluminum panels that both widens and lengthens the standard NSX body. Attached…
The NSX has entered a new phase of evolution. Its advanced styling and wider tires propel it to news heights in speed. Ten years after the introduction of the original NSX-R, Honda’s objective is delivering new aerodynamic technologies to achieve a level of stability beyond earlier designs. Honda have channeled their efforts towards increased high-speed…
The Honda NSX (Acura NSX in North America and Hong Kong) is a sports car produced by the Japanese automaker Honda. It has a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, an all-aluminium body and chassis, a V6 engine (the C32B) that produces 216 kW (290 bhp) and 304 N·m (224 ft·lbf) of torque. NSX stands for “New…
In 1995, the NSX-T with a targa top roof was released in Japan as a special order option. In North America, in March 1995 , the NSX-T replaced the standard coupe entirely as the only version available, with the notable exceptions of the Zanardi Edition NSX in 1999 and a handful of special ordered post-1997/pre-2002…
The Honda NSX Type R (NSX-R) was a Japanese Domestic Market exclusive, which was only produced in a limited number of 483 units. The NSX-R came about after the original NSX was tailored to provide a good balance of performance and driveability, with the company tasking its engineers to make sure their new sports car…
Honda’s popular Civic Type R has received a mild face-lift for the start of the new decade at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon. Tweaks have been made to the interior, exterior and mechanicals with a focus on enhanced performance and efficiency. The exterior changes are so minor that you will be hard pressed to spot…
Staying true to the 2016 concept, the brand new Honda Civic Type R has been revealed at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The radical styling from the concept has been retained in it’s fullness, a rare occurance, marking this new generation Type R as an exciting addition to the Honda family history. The Type R…