To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$70,000 - $80,000
- Finished in Formula Red over tan leather
- First year of the targa configuration
- Well-maintained example; less than 19,000 miles from new
The Acura NSX is widely accepted as one of the most exceptional
Japanese sports cars ever produced. First shown at the 1989 Chicago
Auto Show, the car featured a striking design, with impressive
performance and handling. The NSX was a departure from the luxury
family vehicles most associated with Acura. This marked a new
direction for the company, one of performance and style.
Utilizing a horizontally mid-mounted 3.0 liter V-6 DOHC engine, the
car makes use of Honda's revolutionary and patented VTEC (Variable
Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology. This marvel
of an engine produces 270 hp at 6,600 rpm and 210 foot-pounds of
torque. The engine is paired to a five-speed manual
transmission.
In 1995, the car was to be upgraded in order to maintain its
presence among other sports cars. The option for open top driving
was to be permanent as all future NSXes beginning in 1995 would be
constructed in a targa configuration. Furthermore, the car was
improved by featuring a "torque reactive" limited-slip
differential. In conjunction with an also new throttle-by-wire
system, the car was able to increase its corner exit speeds by 10%.
Other upgrades included an improved exhaust and muffler system,
which decreased emissions and increased efficiency. All of these
upgrades aided in developing the NSX into a formidable sports car
for all environments.
Finished in Formula Red over a tan leather interior, this NSX is
offered in excellent condition. The car's overall appearance with
regards to its exterior, interior, and engine bay is indicative of
a very well-cared for example. Featuring the five-speed manual
transmission, the car is accompanied by its factory window sticker
and owner's manuals. It has been diligently maintained and serviced
by the original Acura dealer it was purchased from.
With the re-release of the NSX in 2016, these first-generation
examples have become highly sought after. This car, having been
well-maintained throughout its life, and covering less than 19,000
miles from new, makes this an exceptional example of the
marque.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.
