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TT · 10-16-2005, 06:52 PM

New indepth, you already know about it. As I said already, I have, sadly, to create a queue for the indepth features as for the street sightings. So I can have a little bit of everything and keep posting updates every 4 or 5 days.

A couple of words about this NSX for those who missed the preview topic: that's an early model, 1991 model I think, and this mean something between 260 and 270 hp doesn't it? Anyway, as we all know, the NSX is a true supercar with all the positive stuff coming from the fact it is japanese. Basically that mean bulletproof reliability. I can't remember how many km this car has, but you can easily pass the 100'000 mark still with the first clutch afaik. Of course you'll have tires, brakes and other consumables to change, but engine, clutch and other vitals last a lot. True, inside you don't get the special feeling a "real" supercar can give you. it's simpler, and of course a bit dated too, but still, you are low on the road, the seats brace you like it should, the engine's sound coming from behind you for sure is special and the car can for sure go! We were as often on mountain roads, and the NSX didn't feel like a 15 years old car. Strong engine, loud (thanks also to aftermarket exhaust). Even louder from inside actually, good grip and brakes. Perfect! Te Vtec zone is well present and the engine really start to play its role and becomes mad! It can be scary, no doubt!
I had to move it on a parking after some pics and I was impressed by the very short travel of the clutch pedal (heavy too), and short throw gearknob! Very good feeling! The steeringwheel is small and seems pretty directly linked to the front wheels.
Definitely an underrated car around here

we always say BestMotoring is biased, always praising the NSX against european sportcars... well, it's for sure a very well sorted car, even this old model, and to be honest, its lines daged VERY well and it still look ice today! Especiall in black!

Here are a couple of previews; 21 high-res pics can be found by clicking them