A very English review of the NSX (NC1)

[NSX 2000]

This a detailed 30 plus minute review of the new NSX (NC1) done by one of these youtube reviewers (shmee 150).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usZ9tuYQiFw

The review is not just about how fast the car is but also looks at other things such as, boot space, how easy is it to get in and out off, Sat Nav, switch gear, etc, etc.

[Pride]

Great video overview of the whole car in general, I'm very impressed, particularly with the pro driver balancing the car on opposite lock through some pretty tight corners, fantastic.👍

But I've got to admit to being a little frustrated in Shmee in not blowing away that pesky Civic type R when driving solo on the track, I know I would have.😎:)

[AR]

Very good review, looks very much European as in Mercedes/BMW/Audi on the interior and American . Audi on the exterior.

All in all looks very nice and sounds good too.

Many similarities to the NSX as well.

[sorepaws]

looks like Austin got the Quartic steering wheel almost right in the Allegro, the new NSX resurrects it ! haha

[Pride]

I just came across these interesting articles on the Pistonhead site about the NC1:

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-japanesecars/honda-nsx-ph-videoblog/34882

http://www.pistonheads.com/road-tests/honda/honda-nsx-review/34542

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-japanesecars/honda-nsx--the-geek-edit/34573

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-japanesecars/ted-klaus-ph-meets/34496


Also this about the NA1/2:

http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features-heroes/honda-nsx-ph-heroes/33370

[Pride]

And now for a very German review:

https://youtu.be/hLVSiGQFkCs

Can anyone please translate the outcome, my German is terrible???

[Problem Child]

And now for a very German review:

https://youtu.be/hLVSiGQFkCs

Can anyone please translate the outcome, my German is terrible???



I cannot translate it all but it says ".......likes its predecessors the NA1 and NA2 the new NSX is at its most beautiful and fastest in RED!

[Pride]

I cannot translate it all but it says ".......likes its predecessors the NA1 and NA2 the new NSX is at its most beautiful and fastest in RED!

Cheers Geoff, say no more. 👍👌👏👏👏🏁

[goldnsx]

I'll dare to try to translate:

- no real hint to the precedator Gen1.
- they're surprised by the low realworld fuel consumption of the NSX (actually lower than the factory says).
- they're also surprised by the high price (EUR 185k) for the standard NSX without any options. With the options fitted (only 11k carbon brakes?) on the test car it gets near to EUR 200k.
- the tires on the NSX loose performance as their temperature rises which doesn't fit the NSX concept. It slows the NSX down quite a little bit.
- the GTR feels heavier esp. at the front. The car dives under braking and during cornering more than the NSX.
- the GTR still feels like a car you think you can beat everyone.
- the engine of the NSX doesn't feel like a turbo due to the absence of a turbo lag.
- brakes/suspension/steering on the GTR is built more conventionally.
- on the NSX: you have to get used to the different approach. The brake point feels very hard. Porsche-like: variable ratio steering.
- under the car they're disappointed by the view on the screws and optics. They think it could done better for a $200k car.
- they think the NSX will be a rare collectors car while the GTR has a wider fanbase due to the price difference and the more know aspects.
- for the price of an NSX you can buy two GTRs.

So overall, nothing really new in this quite good gualiy review. The NSX beats the GTR on the track even with the Conti tires of which they said they slow the car down when they get hot. The US reviews mentioned the same thing before.

[Pride]

Many thanks goldnsx, very interesting, particularly about the undercar finish with proud screw heads and such like. 👍

[goldnsx]

De rien. :) in addition: they were told the underbody had carbon panels and found 'this'. They mentioned it to be aerodynamic though. I wouldn't bother about this. The underbody is an area where functionality rules IMO to keep maintaining costs low (and to DIY later :)). I'm more worried about the pricing of the parts (carbon brake discs, pads and clutch I've heard on the US forum). Interesting to see that the test car had steel brake discs the US guys don't get with the first batch. Braking power was about the same on both cars and while they were on the track they didn't say anything bad about the steel brake discs, just the hard brake point of the pedal. From this point of view what do carbon brake discs contribute except weight savings?

[Pride]

De rien. :). I'm more worried about the pricing of the parts (carbon brake discs, pads and clutch I've heard on the US forum). Interesting to see that the test car had steel brake discs the US guys don't get with the first batch. Braking power was about the same on both cars and while they were on the track they didn't say anything bad about the steel brake discs, just the hard brake point of the pedal. From this point of view what do carbon brake discs contribute except weight savings?

I often wonder why people opt for the carbon ceramic upgrade when 95% of buyers only use them on roads not track.

I suppose the wealthy will always enjoy the kudos of showing off their pride and joys at petrolhead car events, so as the saying goes:
"Wenn Sie es sich leisten konnen, warum nicht flaunt es" :) http://the-lifestyle-motor.tumblr.com/post/143575115608