The Magic Behind the Acura NSX Engine
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Take an up-close look at the development, hand-built construction, racing prowess, and the human connection that underpins the bespoke twin-turbocharged V6 engine that powers Acura’s one-of-a-kind hybrid supercar - the NSX.
Professional driver. Closed course.
This is the type of narrative Acura should be showing to market the NSX and further embrace just how incredible this car really is. Absolutely well done Acura
As a manufacturing engineer, this was beautiful. I'd love to work at Honda America one day.
Count me in Sir, I'll join you in your quest to work in such an amazing company!
@@0163844098 let's go! 😁
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I like how when Acura was developing the second generation NSX, they didn’t rush it. They paid great detail to precision, and it shows. The NSX an elite sports car.
I wish this video would’ve hit RUclips three years ago. I’ve been in the PMC and the build room at Anna. The “hand built” marketing was there in the initial launch media. But this video really pushes that narrative a lot better.
Agree!
100% Agree their media dropped the ball on this one
Acura and Honda are at the cutting edge of automotive technology.
You mean just Honda. But don’t forget what Mercedes and Porsche are doing.
@@Wolf_man_has_nards over engineering something again as the Germans always do.
Amazing story. I'd really love to own an NSX someday. It's behind the scene story like this that creates an emotional connection for the product. Honda should've done this globally to each car.
Awesome, I own a 2019 NSX, it is phenomenal
Cars and Motorcycles Exotics tell me about it
BASITH PH everything about it is perfect, style, performance, it’s proportioned perfectly, and it’s fun
Cars and Motorcycles Exotics yeah I don’t get why it gets so much of hate
Honestly I’ll get an Acura NSX over a Ferrari all day any day old or new
BASITH PH it has to be ignorance, I have a new Aston Martin and both are awesome, good friend of mine retired VP of Target owns one and told me has owned Lamborghini and Ferrari’s his entire life and said the NSX is the best and fastest car he has ever owned
Ordered mine for summer of 2021. Can't wait!
Proudly Made in America! 🇺🇸🦅💪
TD V01D because import tax
But japanese company 🙂🙂
This video just confirmed this car is too special to ever let go of. I'm keeping mine for a very long time! To hell with the haters! 🙄
T ROCK I agree with you. Gonna hold on to mine. It is the focus of my RUclips channel and will continue to be!
If you have it then there is absolutely NO POINT in even thinking about the haters. All you need to worry about is enjoying it to the fullest because you're one lucky person! What colour?
@@88omair , Casino White Pearl. 🤗
Videos from engineers are always THE BEST. Videos from marketing people... well... not so much. Good job Ted and team.
I chose my 2nd Gen NSX over a McLaren and I absolutely love the car
And the fact that McLaren was arrogant enough to blame Honda for McLaren's own failures makes this choice even better
Total dream car right there. Someday.
Very nice 💪🏼 great job Acura!
Getting mine summer of 2021! Can't wait! Deposit already in!
This video explains the reportedly $90K cost of this engine. I wish this 3.5L matched the Ford GT’s 3.5L in horsepower. A NA V8 option would be a better choice, torque and sound. However I’m impressed with this NSX engine! NSX GT3: the only “bone stock” engine on the grid.
Where was this information posted? It doesn't seem to be based in reality.
I read somewhere it's 70k. Don't remember the source but it wasn't just a forum
@I yea just read your post. I don't remember that story so perhaps the 90k came from there.
Still though, full engine assembly (as in this video) is north of 60k. I don't think potential dealer discounts are applicable here.
1. It's not guaranteed.
2. Why would a dealer discount a racing engine? I'm sure there are people who just want the engine for their project... This is a very limited production exclusive engine for a super car. I just don't see a dealer desperate to sell these at a discount.
Anyway...
Awesome video. It would be super cool to sit with one of the master builders and just learn from the best. One of these days I will own one!
Great job by Acura/Honda
My favorite super car in the world...
Let's see more videos like this! Suspension? Chassis? Everything else? Cheers.
I am more likely to buy one from videos like this. We need to know what makes it special.
Very cool look behind the scenes. It's been cool to watch/hear about the development of the new NSX from Ted and others through the NSX club and at various events over the years. The NC1 NSX is not an original NSX, but is it's own special thing for sure. I've had the pleasure of riding in one a couple of times on different race tracks and it'll make you re-calibrate your brain with respect to what a car is capable of.
It's an engineering marvel.
This is truly next level, both the assembly process and the insight from this video. I just wonder what happens when a tech at a dealer works on the NSX, are they as precise or insightful into things like specially weighted balance bolts?
Aret Zelli - First thing I thought of when they showed the head bolts all being torqued SIMULTANEOUSLY. You KNOW the dealer techs aren’t doing that...
I - I don’t doubt the skills and training of the techs. Just that I highly doubt each and every dealer has the specialized machines that were used during original engine assembly. e.g. the machine that torques all the head bolts at once.
I - I wouldn’t consider head work to be “internal rotating assemblies” but I get what you’re saying.
It was stated that the torque wrench has GPS and torque was recorded in each VIN. Perhaps every Acura tech was given a torque wrench with a connection to the database in Ohio. Very high tech indeed.
And that, boys and girls, is why the NSX is “overpriced”. It really isn’t. You’re paying for the pedigree. Honda could have saved a lot of money by turbocharging their mainstream V6 (e.g. MDX, Pilot).
It seems like nobody is paying for that pedigree. They sold just 238 last year.
Its not even that "overpriced" the new 911 Turbo is like $200k easy
Beautiful video about the flagship NSX, thanks for sharing with us Acura/Honda~!❤️🌟✨💥
This is super super awesome car...but please don't think you reach the top of the hill so time to relax... rather, being at the top means more are seeing you and want to take your place if you don't fight to stay on top.
I got one and track it often as designed. Cornering in this car is EZ mode.
Amazing! Love it and why I love Acura. My favorite brand.
My Dream Car. THanks!
I want to work at the Acura factory and get to see and build the Legendary NSX.
@@davidkohno3043 has to be perfect 🤩 Precision Crafted Performance
Hand built this, hand built that. Not very many $150k cars even offer that..
Rumor has it they are developing a NSX-R if not I hope they at least make a NSX-T
Nice video, it would be so nice to see more videos like this.
Fadic4 check out the one I did on the oil change process. 7 drain plugs. It's on my channel.
I own build #1816 in Berlina Black....love that car. Pictured in my avatar next to my '17 Z06/07.
Great job nice videos
i want this engine so bad. as a honda fanboy the engine is the only thing i would evern want
This car is the dream
Damn video wasn't long enough...ACURA 4 LIFE...
I remember watching one of the RUclips Video, there’s an owner that said the Nsx never has any issues comparing to his McLaren and Gtr. Fact.
I wish the NSX was affordable so the enthusiasts were able to purchase the car and build the hell out of this incredible engine.
The only thing in Ohio that I like: all of Honda’s and Acura’s plants, I’m proud to have a car that was built in America, and not a American brand car built overseas
We need a NSX RWD!
Rear wheel drive cars lose traction control more!
The Movie Brotha yeah but now there is Huracan RWD and R8 RWS so a NSX RWD would be nice
I’d be interested in a RWD NSX. A bespoke super car should offer the buyer more choices.
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I already own a DBA-R35. Looking for different handling feel. The NSX mid-engine layout provides plenty of traction at the rear.
At 8:43 he talks about balance. But truth is a 75 degree V6 engine is not balanced. The vector forces won’t cancel each other out. It’s not perfectly balanced like an inline 6 or flat 6 is. I guess that’s why they need different weighted bolts to offset the vibrations.
I like the NSX and Acura, but honestly, this isn’t the everyday Acura.
The company’s been promoting this one for roughly 8 years now. It’s been siphoning the visual sizzle of the NSX for too long. But no other Acura models look like it. They lack the ‘it’ factor of the NSX.
This one model is the diamond and the others are nicely shaped chunks of coal.
Bring the CL back and the Legend back. It’s time.
Imagine a reliable super car--there it is. Now how about an updated RSX.
Love the car forget what anybody else says I know .now the most important question to my nxt point I move on to for the nsx is can 6ft7 fit in one if so that's all I need to know no further talk is necessary
Where do I send my resume?
Acura messed up by selling only 300 NSX's because people with money are just buying the car to sit in a garage!!!! NOBODY is going to see these cars on the road and it's sad!!! In my life I have seen 1 NSX 2nd Gen when I was in high school I saw a few of the 1st Gens and they were head turning! The few cars made of the 2016-2022 NSX's are NOT on the road much at all! There's a few but dang I have been saving up for 3 years and I'm almost there and now I'm worried about buying a car that may break because they aren't drivin enough to know of any issues to fix year after year. I'm still going to buy one and it's to drive not to sit in a garage. I really love this car, I hope it has the dependability that Honda is known for. I just wish they would have made 1,000 NSX Type S, with the population in America now still makes it a leprechaun! I'm hoping to be driving one here this summer!!!
I saw nsx with acura logo and honda logo.... Anyone can explain? Is it the different manufacturer?
HONDA. The Power of Dreams!
It’s the ultimate sports car.
I think all of this is great. If Acura really wants this to be an everyday super car, then it should provide the everyday safety systems that a Civic has. Why can’t Acura go all the way on this car? I know there are leaks of a type R for this time in 2021 but is power really the problem? Maybe, maybe not. I am personally waiting for a convertible and I hope it is electronically equivalent to at least a Civic and have the latest head unit. A halo should have no holds barred.
i need to win some lotery... srsly
We want to see a all electric Acura nsx
After I watched this video - I bought one.
I guess a quick engine rebuild in your own garage is out of the question...
@I No, that was a joke. ;)
Simply beautiful!
That's a definitely a super-car.
Wow
Honda quality and reliability.
👍🏻💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍🏻
I think it’s a shame they made the NSX so expensive. It starts to get in the price range where you think about other exotics. You can buy a 2 year old Huracán for about similar price as a new NSX. And with new Corvette at $60k it’s hard to justify.
I do not believe that they make money from NSX from benefit cost standpoint. They put so much effort to ensure that the most advanced technology and the best quality is apparent in this beauty. I am saving money to afford one in five years. (I do not like financing.) That is the time close to retirement so looking forward to it!!
I want one
Great video. The second generation NSX engine is truly a masterpiece. However the video completely glosses over the fact that Cosworth in the UK does the casting and machine work for the block on heads. Anna just does final assembly and Dino break-in/testing. Also this engine was developed by a combination of Honda people in japan and Cosworth people in the UK. It’s even possible this engine design is based on a Cosworth built and designed Opal engine used in the 90s in Turing car racing.
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Can we get a non hybrid version? Call it a Type R maybe? The NSX should be about light weight.
i heard it's a Cosworth engine
They know how a real engine smells like lol
YO THAT LOOKS KINDA HOT
The original OG had tech that other models picked up so no matter what model you have you can get a piece of that tech now it seems like the name is being sold love you honda but you dropped the ball
0:52 why didnt they use that as the real interior? Its wayyy better...
Let’s hope the NSX is made better than my 2018 Accord 2.0T Touring. The 10-speed transmission Honda and Acura use is prone to rough and slow shifts, long delays engaging reverse, and jerky behavior when driving up and downhill. I had bubbles in the paint, rust in the door jambs, rattles everywhere. Honda would not send anyone from their corporate office to look at my car, saying I had to rely on the incompetent dealer service people who claimed “all new accords shift terribly”... and basically said I was SOL. Honda/Acura has changed from what they used to be.
TLX TYPE S. *crickets*
jmasoncar s 400hp+ yiaaaaa with 6speeds manuals.
So much concentration for track performance using data from GT3 and F1, then why is it slower than a Camaro ZL1 or C7 Corvette Grand Sport at VIR?
@I "you believe"......that there was an update OR late 2017 date? I have not heard of this update to make the car faster...Acura needs to communicate that to the world. I'm certain when the C8 comes out all magazines will have a mid engine car comparo
@I "The NSX's real world results speak for themselves"......I don't know any one who has one, I never see them at the HPDE events I go to, I never see on on the street..........WAIT I did see one at a Acura dealer behind ropes and the dealer wont not open the doors for me (I pulled up in my C7z).....so I don't know ANY real world results. I would love to READ about the performance with the updated software
@I I found a video review of the 2017 NSX ruclips.net/video/dGLB90_glbw/видео.html
@I You might be right I need to a nicer area. Sorry I should have said open tracking like road course/HPDE events IE VIR, Laguna Seca type tracks The $160k+ NSX is #28 on the VIR list, the 460hp Corvette GS is #21, Camaro ZL1 1LE is #14, my C7Z is #6, all of these cars (both new and used) are LESS than a used NSX ($130k) I trying to make sense of the car IF you are near the Dallas area I'd love to see your NSX at MSR Cresson track (I'm a member there) fastestlaps.com/tracks/virginia-international-raceway-grand-east-course-post-01-2014
If the engine was perfectly internally balanced from the get-go ( like Lexus ) they wouldn’t have to ‘ half ass ‘ balance it ‘ after assembly ‘
Only the engine is worthy not thedesign
Very nice but they abandoned 30 years of VTEC heritage. Sad.
Emissions and efficiency. Unfortunately, the days of 8-9k rpm NA engines are gone.
Media sytem is a shame in a 2020 car... even more in a called supercar
Went from Japanese to American Acura??? What's up with that??
The Movie Brotha well if the Japanese give their Honor to America, it’s that good.
Its built in the USA. Oversight/Managed by Japan Honda if it makes you feel better.
@@synikster cool! 😎👍🏿. Man! My folks still have a Honda auto pull lawnmower that we bought when I was 10 years old!! I'm 41 now, and my parents say it still starts and runs, but the body is rusted up.. hahahah! I can say American cars doesn't hold up like Japanese, but they are getting better...I have a 2011 Acura TL imported from Japan, and it has 200K miles and I still race it against any car in manual mode.😎👍🏿
So a V6 at 90° would be even better...
Maybe a Targa top or a V8, or a manual could save it. Otherwise brings nothing to the table at that price point. A new vantage is cheaper for Gods sake
It's cheaper, unreliable and is made by a company that is always on the verge of bankruptcy.
They definitely didn't copy any of the philosophy which made the NSX a legend. the original NSX wasn't made to be accessible to mediocre drivers. It was purity of driving feel and neutral handling. The original is in high demand today (although they didn't sell well either); they can't give the new one away. Maybe a combustion only GT3 version with real brakes and a manual would get some attention?
Made in America, wtf. I thought nsx was a pure Japanese sports car. #honda you disappointed me. Still I like this car
I just added a video of the oil change process for the 2nd Gen NSX to my channel. Check it out!
I'd rather have it with a 3.5l J32 twin turbo
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I am sure it is a nice engine. But the information provided here does nothing to convince that it is a special engine. A lot more technical detail is needed for that.
Biggest flop in automotive history after the DMC
It looks shit, like a camaro corolla front
Boooooooo 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅
Shame car was a flop though.
Because it looks almost nothing like the original, a few styling cues on the inside look a lot like it but outside it's nothing. The Acura 'beak' never looked good imho. I get that cars in the 90s were wedge like, I don't care, at least show a NOD to the original.
Still have my 92 and track it, still runs and drives great.
original is a timeless design, shame about it not carrying over at all
@@sheiladawg1664 Its not a progression of the old one like the Ford Gt. The shouldn't have called it an NSX.