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Well on Nurburgring which is the ULTIMATE performance ground as agreed by many.
The 321 HP M Coupe did a 8 min 22 sec while the NSX did a 8 min 38 seconds. Since the coupe is better then the roadster in both rigidity, balance and aerodynamicity, you are probably looking at a 8 min 30-35 for the roadster which is faster but i wouldn't call it a huge advantage since the track is 20.6 kilometers and takes over 8 minutes to complete.
BTW, the S2000 did a 8 min 39 seconds which is only 1 sec slower then the new NSXs...
BTW, all the runs were made under the same conditions by the same driver so they are a great comparo.
The 321 HP M Coupe did a 8 min 22 sec while the NSX did a 8 min 38 seconds. Since the coupe is better then the roadster in both rigidity, balance and aerodynamicity, you are probably looking at a 8 min 30-35 for the roadster which is faster but i wouldn't call it a huge advantage since the track is 20.6 kilometers and takes over 8 minutes to complete.
BTW, the S2000 did a 8 min 39 seconds which is only 1 sec slower then the new NSXs...
BTW, all the runs were made under the same conditions by the same driver so they are a great comparo.
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From: Irvine
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sev
[B]Well on Nurburgring which is the ULTIMATE performance ground as agreed by many.
The 321 HP M Coupe did a 8 min 22 sec while the NSX did a 8 min 38 seconds. Since the coupe is better then the roadster in both rigidity, balance and aerodynamicity, you are probably looking at a 8 min 30-35 for the roadster which is faster but i wouldn't call it a huge advantage since the track is 20.6 kilometers and takes over 8 minutes to complete.
BTW, the S2000 did a 8 min 39 seconds which is only 1 sec slower then the new NSXs...
[B]Well on Nurburgring which is the ULTIMATE performance ground as agreed by many.
The 321 HP M Coupe did a 8 min 22 sec while the NSX did a 8 min 38 seconds. Since the coupe is better then the roadster in both rigidity, balance and aerodynamicity, you are probably looking at a 8 min 30-35 for the roadster which is faster but i wouldn't call it a huge advantage since the track is 20.6 kilometers and takes over 8 minutes to complete.
BTW, the S2000 did a 8 min 39 seconds which is only 1 sec slower then the new NSXs...
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sev
[B]Well on Nurburgring which is the ULTIMATE performance ground as agreed by many.
The 321 HP M Coupe did a 8 min 22 sec while the NSX did a 8 min 38 seconds. Since the coupe is better then the roadster in both rigidity, balance and aerodynamicity, you are probably looking at a 8 min 30-35 for the roadster which is faster but i wouldn't call it a huge advantage since the track is 20.6 kilometers and takes over 8 minutes to complete.
BTW, the S2000 did a 8 min 39 seconds which is only 1 sec slower then the new NSXs...
[B]Well on Nurburgring which is the ULTIMATE performance ground as agreed by many.
The 321 HP M Coupe did a 8 min 22 sec while the NSX did a 8 min 38 seconds. Since the coupe is better then the roadster in both rigidity, balance and aerodynamicity, you are probably looking at a 8 min 30-35 for the roadster which is faster but i wouldn't call it a huge advantage since the track is 20.6 kilometers and takes over 8 minutes to complete.
BTW, the S2000 did a 8 min 39 seconds which is only 1 sec slower then the new NSXs...
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From: Irvine
Originally posted by Sev
S2000 does have reall high slalom speeds. Transition is after all the s2000 top strength...
As for the NSX, it is after all 10 year old technology with a few minor changes in 1996 so the fact that it is still competitive is something. It is however not worth its price currently, not even close.
S2000 does have reall high slalom speeds. Transition is after all the s2000 top strength...
As for the NSX, it is after all 10 year old technology with a few minor changes in 1996 so the fact that it is still competitive is something. It is however not worth its price currently, not even close.
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As some comparisons have been provided, in Japan ... Testings done at Tsukaba from Best Motoring, the NSX Type S Zero barely lose to the M Roadster, and the M Coupe ... Seconds of a matter but it is still a loss, no questions about that. Between the NSX Type S Zero and S2000 on Tsukaba and Twin Ring Motegi (Honda Test Ground & Race Track), the S2000 was also behind in a matter of seconds as well.
As one notes, the NSX is running a 10-year old foundation technology with minor tweaks over the years to reduce the weight slightly furthermore. The latest version provides even lighter ABS system and bucket seats as well. While in comparisons staking Japanese technology, the next NSX will definitely be much better compared. That is why R&D for Honda cars are world class built over time and patience.
Reason being the NSX is so expensive is because it happens to be the most expensive JDM sports car as well topping the ever long time list. Not many cars are produced a year while mainly second and third hand ones are easy to find, they do loose at least 50% of their resale value for one thing. These days you can pick up a 91 or 92 spec NSX for quite a fair bargain less than an S2K at times if you get lucky. The cheapest one I recall went in Japan for approximately USD$18,000 or close with high KMs tradeoff auction.
As one notes, the NSX is running a 10-year old foundation technology with minor tweaks over the years to reduce the weight slightly furthermore. The latest version provides even lighter ABS system and bucket seats as well. While in comparisons staking Japanese technology, the next NSX will definitely be much better compared. That is why R&D for Honda cars are world class built over time and patience.
Reason being the NSX is so expensive is because it happens to be the most expensive JDM sports car as well topping the ever long time list. Not many cars are produced a year while mainly second and third hand ones are easy to find, they do loose at least 50% of their resale value for one thing. These days you can pick up a 91 or 92 spec NSX for quite a fair bargain less than an S2K at times if you get lucky. The cheapest one I recall went in Japan for approximately USD$18,000 or close with high KMs tradeoff auction.