All-new Honda NSX goes on sale in Japan

Honda Motor Co today began accepting applications in Japan for custom orders of the all-new NSX supercar, which underwent a full redesign for the first time in 26 years since the introduction of the original NSX.

Customer deliveries will begin in Japan on February 27, 2017. The company is targeting sales of 100 units of the car, priced at 23,700,000 yen (Rs 1.23 crore).

The all-new NSX inherits the ‘human-centered supercar’ concept proposed by the original NSX, which was developed as a supercar with incredible performance, yet one that anyone can drive comfortably. The car integrates Honda’s original and advanced electrification technologies.

The Japanese carmaker says Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (Sport Hybrid SH-AWD) is adopted “to pursue the new joy of driving made possible by a high-level response and handling performance that are difficult to be achieved solely by an engine.”

Sport Hybrid SH-AWD combines an all-new mid-mounted, direct-injected and twin-turbocharged V6 engine with a high-output rear direct drive motor and 9-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and front-mounted Twin Motor Unit with independent, electrically powered left- and right-wheel torque vectoring.

Furthermore, adoption of the Integrated Dynamic System, with four driving modes from which the drive can select the most appropriate set of vehicle characteristics depending on the driving environment, makes the all-new NSX a supercar that can be enjoyed in a broader range of environments, from everyday driving to sporty driving at a racing circuit.

Other highlights of the new NSX include:

Lightweight yet rigid body: The multi-material space frame, which is made mostly of high-rigidity extruded aluminum was developed for the all-new NSX. It sees the world’s first automotive application of new ablation casting technology and a three-dimensionally bent and quenched (3DQ) ultra-high-strength steel tube front pillar to realise lightweight, high-rigidity, high space efficiency and excellent collision safety.

Excellent dynamic performance: Combined with 19-inch front tyres, 20-inch rear tyres and forged aluminium wheels, the fully independent, all-aluminium front and rear suspensions demonstrate extremely high dynamic performance. Front 6-pot and rear 4-pot monoblock calipers and carbon ceramic brake discs offer braking force with powerful yet natural feel.

Integrated Dynamic System offers four modes for different driving situations: Using the Dynamic Mode dial, the driver can switch modes – Quiet, Sport, Sport+ or Track – to accommodate a broad range of driving environments from city driving to circuit driving. The system applies high-precision integrated control over the response of the engine, motors, transmission and chassis. Quiet mode gives the driver the ability to prioritize electric-only driving that makes the NSX virtually silent at lower speeds. Track mode enables the all-new NSX to demonstrate its ultimate dynamic performance. In Track mode, Launch Mode Control is available for maximum possible acceleration from a standstill, using the full capacity of three motors.

Exterior features both outstanding design and aerodynamic performance: A cab-forward package blending exotic exterior form and supercar functionality at a high level was achieved under the exterior design concept of ‘interwoven dynamic’. Each component of the exterior design realises functionality such as creating downforce to increase stability and effective airflow management for engine cooling. Excellent aerodynamic performance of the NSX exterior was achieved through numerous tests conducted at advanced wind tunnel facilities in Ohio and Tochigi.

Interior emphasises visibility and comfort: Under the concept of ‘human-support cockpit’, the interior is designed to allow the driver to focus on driving. The NSX interior design embodies the NSX development concept of ‘human-centered supercar’ through significantly enhanced forward visibility, a meter panel that enables high visibility by adopting a full-colour liquid crystal display, a simple and intuitive interface, ergonomically designed seats with excellent support and ease of ingress and egress.

Production at the exclusive manufacturing facility where state-of-the-art technologies and human craftsmanship are combined: 
At the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) located in the area adjacent to Honda’s automobile production plant in Marysville, Ohio, approximately 100 associates are engaged in body construction, painting and final assembly of the all-new NSX based on the PMC concept of the “perfect blend of state-of-the-art production technologies and human craftsmanship.” It has been a common practice in the supercar world to outsource body construction to outside suppliers. However, Honda completes everything – from body construction to final assembly – in-house so that it can deliver the all-new, extremely high-precision and high-quality NSX to its customers.