Honda NSX-R Japanese supercar auctioned for over a million dollars

The second generation Honda NSX-R sports car was produced from 2002-2005 with less than 140 units and was only for the Japanese market.

The 2003 Honda NSX-R supercar was sold at Broad Arrow's recent Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este auction for 934,375 euros, equivalent to more than 1.064 million USD converted to 27.1 billion VND.

The NSX features a Championship White exterior, BBS wheels, and a red Alcantara suede interior. It’s the first time the iconic Honda/Acura mid-engine supercar has hit seven figures, with previous models typically selling for between $300,000 and $500,000.

It’s hard to describe Honda’s “New Sportscar eXperimental” without falling into the realm of hype or cliché, but it’s a nod to the legacy of one of the most important supercars of the 1990s, and arguably the most important Honda ever.

While the Japanese brand is known for its durable, reliable hatchbacks and sedans, most of them are "gentle" and fuel-efficient cars.

However, the NSX was completely different with high technology, light weight and during the development of the car also received comments from the legendary racer 3 times F1 champion - Ayrton Senna. This made the NSX become a car that shocked the auto industry when it was launched in Chicago in 1989.

The NSX is lighter than the Porsche 911 but almost 50% more structurally rigid. It is highly aerodynamic yet still attractive thanks to design from Italy's Pininfarina. With a mid-mounted 3.0-liter V6 engine, providing perfect weight balance, the NSX handles corners extremely well.

The NSX supercar inspired Gordon Murray when designing the legendary McLaren F1. The Honda/Acura supercar was also a cheaper and more accessible alternative to the Ferrari 348, forcing Ferrari to respond with the F355 in 1994.

With great determination, Honda continued to upgrade the NSX in 1992 with the NSX Type R version only for the Japanese market.

The naturally aspirated V6 produces 290 horsepower, up from 270 in its predecessor (still sending power to the rear wheels via a four- or five-speed manual), but raw power isn't the NSX's selling point.

Instead, gear ratios have been shortened for more “vigorous” acceleration. An improved limited-slip differential improves traction, and a lightly tuned suspension delivers sharper handling.

An additional 120 kg (264 pounds) were shaved from the already lightweight NSX, along with a refined carbon fiber body that ensured more downforce at high speeds. Dressed in Championship White, the NSX Type-R not only challenged Ferrari in Europe, but was also a worthy rival to the Skyline R32 on the Japanese track.

Fewer than 140 second-generation (NA) NSX-Rs made it to the US from a total production run of 483, and the fact that this one has just under 10,000 miles on it suggests it’s been on the road very little.

Video: See details of the legendary Honda NSX-R sports car.

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