Acura NSX Alex Zanardi Edition
 

Didn't know that there was such a version. Seems like something between an NSX and a NSX-R?

Rare NSX for sale
http://clients.automanager.com/015265/VD.html?VID={21aca73d-7e74-49d2-9634-ad9e49e00e

For sure, Zanardi signature series is sweet!!

Linkified.
http://clients.automanager.com/01526...634-ad9e49e00e

^It says invalid vehicle ID.

Link doesnt work.

I'm aware of them though, I know someone who owned a AZ edition. I never got to drive it though :sad:

If I recall recorrectly, they're the only NSX's in the US after about 1995 that were still coupes. All the rest were targas.

Edit, I think they were basically a US spec NSX Type Zero

:nod:

I think they're only available in red also, and they come with AZ edition-only charcoal-color BBS wheels. Looks sweet! I remember reading about them in Motor Trend or some other mag back in the day when it first came out....

Zanardi's are basically NSX-S' here.
I know the owner of #50, he says he will never sell it, and it will be passed down to generations to come in his family, or it will be donated to the Honda museum! Pretty freaking cool!!

What's the difference between AZ edition and the regular one?

^ Shedded weight apparently?

Besides the AZ graphics, the main difference was the suspension tuning. The spring rates I vaguely remember being much higher something like 2X the rate over the regular NSX springs. The dampers rates were increased and roll bars are also stiffer. It handled much better at the track than a standard NSX according to the auto press. On the street, it's ride was much harsher.

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/General/...fo/zanardi.htm

This sums up the differences pretty well. I was sorta correct the front spring rates went up 2.03x but only 1.32x for the rear.

Not related, but a damn shame how Zanardi's career ended.

The AZ edition is painted pink and has whiskers in the passenger seat

When Honda engineers were testing the NSX prototype to get the suspension tuned at a race track in Japan, Alex Zanardi was also there testing a Honda race car.

The engineers asked Zanardi to take it for a spin and give them feedback. I think that kind of opened the doors to the birth of the Alex Zanardi edition NSX.


Zanardi has been a great inspiration in the auto racing world. After he lost both legs in a terrible accident, he got back up on his feet (sorry) and climbed into a BMW 3-series with hand controls in Touring Car Championship racing. Definitely one of my favorite racers.

one of the suitest cars evar

suite x2

I went back to their site and found the link again. Not sure what happened, but should work now.

http://clients.automanager.com/015265/VD.html?VID={21aca73d-7e74-49d2-9634-ad9e49e00e39}

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Wow that looks amazing with those wheels. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

:drool:

Is there a subwoofer in the passenger seat area?!

Oh. My. God. That car is HOT.

I wonder why they don't show the plaque in the photos.. :confused:

Looks badass. I like the wheels. Did they sit that low stock?

Ive always said Id never buy a red car.


Id bend the rules for that one.

Where are the original Zanardi wheels? Those HRE's devalues the car BIG TIME. Zanardi edition needs to kept original.

Yea. I think the radio devalues it as well. Id still give my left nut for an NSX though.

I'd buy it just because it says Zanardi on it. He was my favorite driver growing up watching the cart series. I have an autographed poster of his somewhere around here. Such a nice fellow when I met him. A true gentlemen for sure.

Didn't he get back into racing using hand controls? Seems like he was racing BMW's or something.....

i really dont find those wheels attractive at all...

i still think this is the most beautiful nsx ive ever seen
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-nsx-1990-2005-165/veilside-fortune-maisty-nsx-photoshoot-703553/

ya he's still racing touring cars apparently.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...tbell/nsx2.jpg



Very hot!

Theres a guy in Austin thats got a supercharged Zanardi. I took this pic a couple of years ago, I think hes still got it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...sxdeskcopy.jpg

What do the original Zanardi wheels look like?

As someone else mentioned he was doing some Euro touring car racing.

He also had done a few laps in a CART Champ car that had been modified for hand controls

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...36.html?page=1

He's quite a popular driver with both fans and former teams.

+10, such a rare limited edition is definitely worth more with all OEM components.

^^^^^
Thanks.

I think the Veilside NSX looks hideous, as do 99% of all Veilside kits.

:yum:
http://driftjapan.com/blog/wp-conten...japan-blog.jpg
http://www.pakwheels.com/images/foru...s%28com%29.jpg

^ - Those are pretty bad

I <3 Veilside widebodies..
http://www.tunerzine.com/articles/182/2.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0001_large.jpg

http://x24.xanga.com/efea45173013758.../b39484383.jpg
http://www.bodykitsource.com/blog/wp...a-widebody.jpg

the sad thing is that over 50% of zanardi NSX's are either totaled or in horrible condition... :whyme: If i had one I'd take care of it like a child!