The limited edition of 350 units of Acura NSX Type S was released during Monterey Car Week. The appearance of this special model means that the third generation of NSX is about to say goodbye.
The design of the NSX Type S adopts the latest Acura family style, which is closer to the front face style of the new TLX and MDX, and sharper front lines add a diving visual effect. The total power output of the system is slightly increased by 27 horsepower to 600 horsepower, and it is equipped with wider rims and customized Pirelli tires.
The gearbox program has been refreshed to provide better response speed. While the upshift speed has been increased by 50%, it also has the ability to downshift across gears.
As a Type S, the hardware specifications have also changed:
- It uses the same turbocharger as the NSX GT3 racing car, with a 6% increase in boost value;
- New injectors and intercooler;
- The battery capacity is increased by 20% and the output power is increased by 10%;
- The lightweight kit reduces 26.2 kg;
- The reduction ratio of the front dual motors is reduced from 10.382:1 to 8.050:1, which should be to increase the applicable speed range of the electric drive system. Because the previous model was criticized for not being able to exert the torque vectoring function of SH-AWD in high-speed corners.
The starting price is $169,500, and the lightweight kit with added carbon fiber accessories will increase the cost to $182,500.
This supercar, which is not successful in terms of sales and influence, has a power combination similar to that of the Porsche 918. However, due to the research and development efforts and several changes in direction, it was launched later than expected and its performance was not sufficient to support its relatively high price.
It is indeed regrettable that the third generation did not provide a convertible version and Type R version. And the name, Type S, can be understood as a lighthouse effect, driving attention to the Type S brand of regular models of TLX Type S and MDX Type S.
🔗Source: Acura
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