mikeyb said:
What do you think Is the Most Underrated Supercar and/or just car in general?
I thought of NSX. People are always bashing it, but despite its low power output it's a great car, especially in R form. Which again proves it's not about the numbers.
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I was gonna say NSX...I love that car. Although I have to admit it purpose wasnt to be a "super car" but a sports car. Becuase I though honda designates its sports cars HSC (honda sports concept). Which the next NSX is rumored to be the HSC. But its one of those boarder line cars...its like they wanted a sports car but used exotic materials and of course had an exotic design with a exotic price. I just dont liek how the term "super car" is being throw around. suddenly you have people calling supras, 350zs and EX7 as "super cars." WTF? And besides you have guys buying a 1991 NSX for $25-30K and calling it a "super car" while hes working at a wal-mart.
except no one can drive the Type R NSX....that car was a death trap. No anything...no power steering, no ABS, no airconditioning, no power utilities, no T-tops, no tracktio control....man...even the drift king (tsuchiya) was afraid of the car. His exact quote was, "This car is not for a novice driver." lol and that was only with 280 hp. Imagine a Ferrari in race mode.
I loved that car...designed by Arton Senna (Honda F1 champ). Jesson button and Rubins praised it. Gotten numerous awards and praises.
I think the NSX is more respectable overseas as people here tend to only look at HP and 1/4 mile times. But the car was begining to show its age.
For years Honda NA been begining Honda Japan to make teh car cheaper. But the president and founders were adimit that the car be well designed.
That meant Mid engine RWD (expensive) and to keep weight down they used aluminum (expensive). They could have most definately made it FR and used fiber glass/plastic...but that would be cheap (GM like). I guess its one of those cars where they want it be the best that it can be with no budget, but not too expensive (i.e. Ferrari and Lambo). in other words relfect the F1 world. Looks like the next generation NSX wont be cheap either. I mean the original NSX was amazing when it came out. A car that can do 175+ mph back in the early 90s and 250 hp?
They recently said that Japan's under 280 hp pact/rule helped Japanese manufatuers design better cars. to look at other things then just power. Like making the car faster via suspention and aerodynamics. And making hte car more efficient.
other cars underated would be teh Bughatti EB110....no one ever claims it was a great car but it made alot of power for its day. 5V per cylinder DOHC V12 pumped out 600 some hp and ultimately bankrupt the company. way ahead of its time because some of that technology are just found in today's cars. Another would be the Jaguar XJ220
