{"id":63403,"date":"2016-02-01T11:19:48","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T03:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/first-acurahonda-nsx-001-auctioned-off-for-rm5-mil\/"},"modified":"2016-02-01T11:19:48","modified_gmt":"2016-02-01T03:19:48","slug":"first-acurahonda-nsx-001-auctioned-off-for-rm5-mil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/first-acurahonda-nsx-001-auctioned-off-for-rm5-mil\/","title":{"rendered":"First Acura\/Honda NSX #001 auctioned off for RM5 mil"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When US pricing of the Honda NSX<\/a> (Acura NSX in the States) was revealed in December, some were surprised by the MRSP of US$156,000 (RM649,700), topping out at US$205,700 (RM856,203) fully loaded with options such as carbon ceramic brakes, CF roof and carbon interior package. <\/p>\n

The sticker price makes the NSX<\/a> one of the most expensive sports cars in its class, compared to the US$120k Audi R8 Coupe<\/a>, US$140k BMW i8<\/a> and US$151k Porsche 911 Turbo<\/a>. Around US$240k (RM1 million) will buy you a Ferrari 488<\/a> or Lamborghini Huracan<\/a> there. Now, the first production NSX with the VIN #001 has managed to sell for US$1.2 million (RM5 million)!<\/p>\n

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The price was reached at an auction organized by Barrett-Jackson and proceeds will be channeled to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Camp Southern Ground, so it’s not a “waste of money” as some would doubtlessly claim. Who knows, it might turn out to be a good investment someday.<\/p>\n

The winning bid was from NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick, who has a history of donating while collecting. Hendrick’s track record includes the first 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 Coupe<\/a> ($1 million), first 2014 Corvette ($1.1 million), first 2012 Camaro ZL1<\/a> ($250,000), and the last BMW M5 “30 Jahre”<\/a> at $700,000. NSX #001 is his biggest catch yet. Just like with the NSX, money from previous sales went to various charities.<\/p>\n

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The Ohio-made NSX’s Sport Hybrid Power Unit is led by a mid-mounted 3.5 litre DOHC twin-turbo V6 driving the rear wheels. Output figures are 500 hp at 7,500 rpm and 550 Nm of torque from 2,000-6,000 rpm. There\u2019s also a rear Direct Drive Motor that offers 47 hp and 148 Nm, and a front-mounted Twin Motor Unit with 72 hp (36 hp at each wheel) and 146 Nm. Combined, the system offers 573 hp and 645 Nm.<\/p>\n

Other highlights include a nine-speed dual-clutch gearbox, Honda\u2019s Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) system and active magnetorheological dampers. Our in-house sports and supercar specialist Anthony Lim has had a go at the NSX, and you can read his test notes here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

GALLERY: Acura NSX<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The post First Acura\/Honda NSX #001 auctioned off for RM5 mil<\/a> appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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