It seems that Acura/Honda has finally
agreed to expand the second-generation NSX family with two new members: the NSX
Type R and the NSX Spider. The report comes from Japan and claims that the Type
R will be the first one to launch, in October 2021, followed by the Spider two
months later.
Even though it is quite possible that we
might eventually see more derivatives of the current NSX, we would take this
info with the proverbial pinch of salt, considering that BestCarWeb did not
reveal their source(s).
Let’s see what we should
expect, starting with the NSX Type R, which would sit at the top of the range
with around 640 HP. It is unclear whether the engineers might tune the
twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, the three electric motors or the entire powertrain to
obtain that output.
Nonetheless, it would give it a
significant advantage over the 2020 NSX, which has a combined 573 HP and 645 Nm of torque, for a 0-96 km/h of 2.7 seconds and a 307 km/h top speed. Other changes should include a re-tuned
suspension and larger carbon ceramic brakes, as well as some weight savings and
a more advanced aero agenda with NSX GT3-inspired new front splitter and rear
wing. Save for the chopped roof, the NSX Spider would stay true to the coupe.
It is unknown whether the Japanese automaker will use a folding soft top or
hard top, or if they will choose to make it a Targa, like its predecessor.
