NSX-R takes TOP honors in EVO
01-27-2003, 12:46 PM
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NSX-R takes TOP honors in EVO
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The UK based magazine EVO has named the 2003 NSX R their car of the year. The final rankings for their car of the year were:
1st. Honda NSX-R
2nd. Porsche 911 C4S
3rd. Ferrari 575M 'Fiorano'
4th. Mercedes SL55 AMG
5th. Lotus Elise 111S
6th. Mini Cooper S
7th. Mitsubishi Evo Vll FQ-300
8th. Nissan 350Z
9th. Renault Sport Clio Cup
10th. Jaguar XKR-R
11th. Subaru Impreza STi PPP
12th. Ford Focus RS
The test involved track and road, that's UK backroads (very bumpy). I'll give you a few quotes from the Magazine:
"I shouldn't really like the NSX..I sat in it for six hours on my way up here - including motorways, traffic jams, no sound deadening and no radio. It was intense but it was, and is, utterly superb. Anyone who's still not sure what we're talking about when we bang on about EVOness should just drive this car."
Then the magazine goes on to say that "It is the only supercar that could look remotely cool in white. It is this years blockbuster, the Lord of The Wings. And the best news of all, it looks likely the Honda will bring a limited number of the UK in 2003. So now you know what we'd all like next Christmas."
Really too bad a car like this will never make it too Honda's biggest market, North America.
By the way they also just happened to put it up against the Zonda C12s, last year's Evo Car of The Year. They state:
"ZONDA meats HONDA; 555bhp 7.3-litre V12 plays 276bhp 3.2-litre V6. On paper it's an unequal contest, but on the road they're closer than you'd think."
In this comparison the magazine says, " The NSX-R feels great, though; the seats are among the best of any road car I've tried and the gearshift unequivocally the best of any mid-engined I've ever driven. Once you're up to speed. it's steering is outstanding, too, as are the brakes. In short, wherever car and driver interface, the NSX is inspired...For sheer useable EVOness, the Honda wins.
The magazine stats for the NSX-R are:
0-60: 4.4 sec bhp: 276, 3.2-litre V6
Top Speed: 170 mph Price: 64,000 British Pounds
Last edited by Tuan on 01-26-2003 00:53
1st. Honda NSX-R
2nd. Porsche 911 C4S
3rd. Ferrari 575M 'Fiorano'
4th. Mercedes SL55 AMG
5th. Lotus Elise 111S
6th. Mini Cooper S
7th. Mitsubishi Evo Vll FQ-300
8th. Nissan 350Z
9th. Renault Sport Clio Cup
10th. Jaguar XKR-R
11th. Subaru Impreza STi PPP
12th. Ford Focus RS
The test involved track and road, that's UK backroads (very bumpy). I'll give you a few quotes from the Magazine:
"I shouldn't really like the NSX..I sat in it for six hours on my way up here - including motorways, traffic jams, no sound deadening and no radio. It was intense but it was, and is, utterly superb. Anyone who's still not sure what we're talking about when we bang on about EVOness should just drive this car."
Then the magazine goes on to say that "It is the only supercar that could look remotely cool in white. It is this years blockbuster, the Lord of The Wings. And the best news of all, it looks likely the Honda will bring a limited number of the UK in 2003. So now you know what we'd all like next Christmas."
Really too bad a car like this will never make it too Honda's biggest market, North America.
By the way they also just happened to put it up against the Zonda C12s, last year's Evo Car of The Year. They state:
"ZONDA meats HONDA; 555bhp 7.3-litre V12 plays 276bhp 3.2-litre V6. On paper it's an unequal contest, but on the road they're closer than you'd think."
In this comparison the magazine says, " The NSX-R feels great, though; the seats are among the best of any road car I've tried and the gearshift unequivocally the best of any mid-engined I've ever driven. Once you're up to speed. it's steering is outstanding, too, as are the brakes. In short, wherever car and driver interface, the NSX is inspired...For sheer useable EVOness, the Honda wins.
The magazine stats for the NSX-R are:
0-60: 4.4 sec bhp: 276, 3.2-litre V6
Top Speed: 170 mph Price: 64,000 British Pounds
Last edited by Tuan on 01-26-2003 00:53
01-27-2003, 01:20 PM
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Arent european magazines known to be heavily biased towards their own cars? I remember reading a review for cadillac sts with the northstar and it pretty much called it a piece of crap and camry and accord barily making the cut.... but land rover and such getting high marks.
But this is good news considering nsx in general is always overshadowed by porsches and corvettes
But this is good news considering nsx in general is always overshadowed by porsches and corvettes
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I buy this mag every month, one of the best period. I suggest don't read it if you own any other Honda product though. They really love Type-R cars from Honda and that is all.
NSX-R is white, black top, black spoiler, white headlights. I want to say about 250 lbs lighter though I think more. It is making such a rave that Honda may bring it to the U.K.
They think the Freelander is a POS and for people trying to buy a car for image. They LOVE the SUburu Forester and Rav4.
It is the Honda NSX overseas, no Acura. Great work!!!
NSX-R is white, black top, black spoiler, white headlights. I want to say about 250 lbs lighter though I think more. It is making such a rave that Honda may bring it to the U.K.
They think the Freelander is a POS and for people trying to buy a car for image. They LOVE the SUburu Forester and Rav4.
It is the Honda NSX overseas, no Acura. Great work!!!
01-27-2003, 03:18 PM
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this is kinda old news and i've had this magazine 4 a while, but I thought it was already mentioned here 
Anyways, they love the nsx-R and say that its the best drivers car of the bunch. Also, the nsx-R is alot quicker than the regular nsx as well.
Evo is a great magazine, they aren't as overtly biased as som e others and one of the reasons why they are very enjoyab;e 2 read. MY only FUCKING PROBLEM w/them is that an issue runs abt $8 a piece, BUT IMO its worth it
Anyways, they love the nsx-R and say that its the best drivers car of the bunch. Also, the nsx-R is alot quicker than the regular nsx as well.
Evo is a great magazine, they aren't as overtly biased as som e others and one of the reasons why they are very enjoyab;e 2 read. MY only FUCKING PROBLEM w/them is that an issue runs abt $8 a piece, BUT IMO its worth it
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I find it very ironic
About this. The NSX-R is one of the or may be the best balanced all around sports car. Like a budget McLaren F1. Yet, most of you guys argue about going 0-60 and etc etc 260hp this and that and the CL-S etc etc. Goes to show acceleration is not everything. It's about balance.
I would LOVE to drive this car. It's a shame the NSX never caught on here cause it won't be brought here.
Barring the headlights, IMO this car looks gorgous. Not bad for a 12 year old car.
I would LOVE to drive this car. It's a shame the NSX never caught on here cause it won't be brought here.
Barring the headlights, IMO this car looks gorgous. Not bad for a 12 year old car.
01-28-2003, 03:34 AM
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Re: I find it very ironic
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
About this. The NSX-R is one of the or may be the best balanced all around sports car. Like a budget McLaren F1. Yet, most of you guys argue about going 0-60 and etc etc 260hp this and that and the CL-S etc etc. Goes to show acceleration is not everything. It's about balance.
I would LOVE to drive this car. It's a shame the NSX never caught on here cause it won't be brought here.
Barring the headlights, IMO this car looks gorgous. Not bad for a 12 year old car.
About this. The NSX-R is one of the or may be the best balanced all around sports car. Like a budget McLaren F1. Yet, most of you guys argue about going 0-60 and etc etc 260hp this and that and the CL-S etc etc. Goes to show acceleration is not everything. It's about balance.
I would LOVE to drive this car. It's a shame the NSX never caught on here cause it won't be brought here.
Barring the headlights, IMO this car looks gorgous. Not bad for a 12 year old car.
But when you think about the fact that the 2nd Gen Legend and NSX were released in the same year, these cars were truly ahead of their time. Innovative and bold to say the least. Well thats what Acura had to be in the very beginning to gain customers.
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