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The Honda NSX is one of the most important sports cars of all time. It was the first production car to make use of an aluminum frame which was lighter and stiffer than that of the competition. The NSX also made use of VTEC technology. This made it an exceptional performer in both low and high-speed situations. This car's focus on ergonomics and livability set it apart from its contemporaries. Developing the NSX wasn't easy. The road from conception to production was rife with setbacks and roadblocks, but Honda never compromised on their vision. The NSX was a revelation when it was released in 1990 and its impact can still be felt in the automotive industry more than 15 years after its discontinuation.
0:00 INTRO
00:32 1989 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW
03:26 ORIGINS
08:21 PLANNING
16:02 DESIGN
21:52 ALUMINUM FRAME
30:49 SENNA/PROTOTYPING
35:29 VTEC/POWERTRAIN/FACTORY
43:52: MARKET INTRODUCTION
49:42 UPDATES/NSX-R/S/T
59:50 DECLINE/LEGACY
ARTICLE
barchetta.co/articles/honda-nsx
SOURCES
barchetta.co/nsx-sources
The Honda NSX is one of the most important sports cars of all time. It was the first production car to make use of an aluminum frame which was lighter and stiffer than that of the competition. The NSX also made use of VTEC technology. This made it an exceptional performer in both low and high-speed situations. This car's focus on ergonomics and livability set it apart from its contemporaries. Developing the NSX wasn't easy. The road from conception to production was rife with setbacks and roadblocks, but Honda never compromised on their vision. The NSX was a revelation when it was released in 1990 and its impact can still be felt in the automotive industry more than 15 years after its discontinuation.
0:00 INTRO
00:32 1989 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW
03:26 ORIGINS
08:21 PLANNING
16:02 DESIGN
21:52 ALUMINUM FRAME
30:49 SENNA/PROTOTYPING
35:29 VTEC/POWERTRAIN/FACTORY
43:52: MARKET INTRODUCTION
49:42 UPDATES/NSX-R/S/T
59:50 DECLINE/LEGACY
ARTICLE
barchetta.co/articles/honda-nsx
SOURCES
barchetta.co/nsx-sources
