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In the last few weeks. there has been many and many threads in OT and elsewhere asking "why does the NSX cost so much?". to give a more constructive answer, I am posting here in news/rumors.
In order to understand the price, you have to understand the goal behind the NSX.
Goal: "A limited production, hand-built, exotic, mid-engine sports car that set new standards for performance, refinement, reliability and drivability."
In order to achieve the above goal, honda did a few things:
1)built an all-new assembly plant on Honda proving grounds in Toguchi, Japan
2)Dollies used to move by hand the NSX frame/bodies from station to station
3)Each craftsman assigned to the NSX body are encouraged to take as much time as needed on each body.
4)frame are hand built all aluminum (costing twice as much as steel per pound)
5)final finishing: 27 steps
6)NSX undergoes electro-deposition of a special chromate anti-corrosion primer, followed by a slow bake to bond the material permanently to the aluminum
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7)Anti-chipping primer is applied and baked, then four coats of finish material, each baked and hand sanded are applied, thus insuring a glass-like durable finish."
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8) Each engine is hand built by one mechanic from start to finish.
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9) each engine part is precision weighted before assembly by the mechanic
10)suspension system are F1 inspired from the Honda glory days in the late 80's.
Performance:
You have to think back 15 years ago. Back when the NSX first entered the market, the NSX V6 engine had enough power to walk on most Ferrari's around the track.
Yes, 15 years later the NSX isnt the power beast it once was. Honda only did few minor changes with the engine. bumping the power out little by little.
conclusion
The NSX is a refine piece of machine. It is hand build machine with a very fine craftsmanship. Only a few manufacturer actually go through all the process like the NSX, Ferrari is one of them. If you look at the price of a used Ferrari then you know that the NSX is a bargain.
Yes, the NSX lacks some power by todays standard. But in todays world, you can pick up a $30,000 car and fix it up a little bit and beat on cars costing 3 times as much.
Is the NSX over due for a change? probably.
Is the NSX an old dog? maybe, but this dog still has some bite left. the NSX is a capable machine. it can handle itself just fine out on the track with cars that just been designed yesterday.
If you need further proof why this fine machine is worth its price, here:
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how many performance car do you know looks timeless and has few hundred thousand miles on it.
In order to understand the price, you have to understand the goal behind the NSX.
Goal: "A limited production, hand-built, exotic, mid-engine sports car that set new standards for performance, refinement, reliability and drivability."
In order to achieve the above goal, honda did a few things:
1)built an all-new assembly plant on Honda proving grounds in Toguchi, Japan
2)Dollies used to move by hand the NSX frame/bodies from station to station
3)Each craftsman assigned to the NSX body are encouraged to take as much time as needed on each body.
4)frame are hand built all aluminum (costing twice as much as steel per pound)
5)final finishing: 27 steps
6)NSX undergoes electro-deposition of a special chromate anti-corrosion primer, followed by a slow bake to bond the material permanently to the aluminum
7)Anti-chipping primer is applied and baked, then four coats of finish material, each baked and hand sanded are applied, thus insuring a glass-like durable finish."
8) Each engine is hand built by one mechanic from start to finish.
9) each engine part is precision weighted before assembly by the mechanic
10)suspension system are F1 inspired from the Honda glory days in the late 80's.
Performance:
You have to think back 15 years ago. Back when the NSX first entered the market, the NSX V6 engine had enough power to walk on most Ferrari's around the track.
Yes, 15 years later the NSX isnt the power beast it once was. Honda only did few minor changes with the engine. bumping the power out little by little.
conclusion
The NSX is a refine piece of machine. It is hand build machine with a very fine craftsmanship. Only a few manufacturer actually go through all the process like the NSX, Ferrari is one of them. If you look at the price of a used Ferrari then you know that the NSX is a bargain.
Yes, the NSX lacks some power by todays standard. But in todays world, you can pick up a $30,000 car and fix it up a little bit and beat on cars costing 3 times as much.
Is the NSX over due for a change? probably.
Is the NSX an old dog? maybe, but this dog still has some bite left. the NSX is a capable machine. it can handle itself just fine out on the track with cars that just been designed yesterday.
If you need further proof why this fine machine is worth its price, here:
how many performance car do you know looks timeless and has few hundred thousand miles on it.
