DAiNiUS
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I don't post here too often, but I just had a random thought, and figured where better to post than finalgear! As the title states, I want to know other gear heads' opinions about this. Also, I love the NSX - if I had the money, I'd buy one right now as my daily summer driver. At the same time, I'm curious why is the NSX regarded by many as THE Japanese supercar of the 90's.
My question stems from the fact that there were so many great Japanese cars from the same era; the Skyline GT-Rs (R32+), Mitsubishi GTO/3000GT/Dodge Stealth and of course the Toyota Supra Mark IV. The cars that I just mentioned had features like four-wheel steering, sophisticated four-wheel drive systems as well as suspension, and things like automatically adjusting spoilers, and so on. Basically, these were filled with fancy technology that made these cars really fast and easily tunable, reliable, and all other adjectives that describe Japanese cars in general.
Somehow, I find that the general consensus among automotive press (including Top Gear) is that the NSX is THE Japanese supercar. Why is that so? Is it because it looks a bit like a Ferrari 348? Is it because of the mid-engine layout? Was it better to drive than the GT-Rs, GTOs, and the Supras?
I'm not doubting the NSXs credentials, but I'm just curious what you guys think. Please share your comments and opinions.
I figured I'd add a poll as well to see if you guys think that the NSX is THE Japanese supercar of the 90's.
My question stems from the fact that there were so many great Japanese cars from the same era; the Skyline GT-Rs (R32+), Mitsubishi GTO/3000GT/Dodge Stealth and of course the Toyota Supra Mark IV. The cars that I just mentioned had features like four-wheel steering, sophisticated four-wheel drive systems as well as suspension, and things like automatically adjusting spoilers, and so on. Basically, these were filled with fancy technology that made these cars really fast and easily tunable, reliable, and all other adjectives that describe Japanese cars in general.
Somehow, I find that the general consensus among automotive press (including Top Gear) is that the NSX is THE Japanese supercar. Why is that so? Is it because it looks a bit like a Ferrari 348? Is it because of the mid-engine layout? Was it better to drive than the GT-Rs, GTOs, and the Supras?
I'm not doubting the NSXs credentials, but I'm just curious what you guys think. Please share your comments and opinions.
I figured I'd add a poll as well to see if you guys think that the NSX is THE Japanese supercar of the 90's.