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Honda NSX-R GT Spoon
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Gaskleppie
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Zo lijkt hij af en toe wel te klinken, maar ik geloof niet dat dat de normale werkwijze is van Spoon....
Toch hangt er een HKS turbo onder de kap!
Toch hangt er een HKS turbo onder de kap!
There's simply no debate: The Spoon NSX-R GT is the most thrilling and fun-to-drive car in this group...perhaps the world. As soon as you slip into the Recaro racing seats, the 2-seater fits like an extra layer on your custom-tailored racing suit, with everything from the steering wheel, pedals and shifter in precisely the right location. Turn the ignition key and the Spoon NSX-R GT lets out a spine-tingling wail.
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It's no surprise that this unique Honda/Acura sports car feels the way it does. Spoon, which has been tuning Honda automobiles for nearly 15 years, is named after a corner on Suzuka Circuit, Japan's most famous racetrack. Company founder and president, Tatsuru Ichishima, a virtual rock star to the Honda faithful worldwide, emphasizes that driving is something that should be enjoyed, and he injects this principle into all of Spoon's road cars. The NSX R-GT is the archetype of that philosophy.
The GT Channel was there for our comparison test. Check out these hot videos:
Trailer: Mine's GT-R vs. Spoon NSX-R GT
Part One: Mine's GT-R vs. Spoon NSX-R GT
Part Two: Mine's GT-R vs. Spoon NSX-R GT
Part Three: Mine's GT-R vs. Spoon NSX-R GT
The Acura NSX was discontinued in 2005, but we were able to get our hands on a stock example for comparison purposes. The stock Acura 2-seater did well negotiating the tricky turns of our 1.8-mile road course, completing a lap in 1:32.59. But the mid-engine sports car felt nervous through the faster corners, with the rear end wanting to come around whenever the handling balance was upset even slightly. The steering felt numb and heavy, and the power came on strong when the engine was wound up to about 4000 rpm. The Spoon NSX was a different animal altogether. The handling balance was neutral, the steering felt super quick and the car exhibited rock-solid stability through every corner on the track. Sure, it under- and oversteered slightly if you got too rambunctious with the throttle, but it behaved in such a predictable way that you rarely found yourself in trouble. Everything about the Spoon NSX-R GT felt pure, from the non-power-assisted steering to the power delivery.
The Spoon NSX R-GT started life as the Honda NSX-R GT, of which only five were made in 2002 for homologation purposes for the Japan Grand Touring Car Championships (now known as Super GT Series). The NSX-R GT is essentially a limited-edition version of the NSX Type-R, marketed in Japan only. Spoon tore the R GT apart and then put it back together after reengineering it into the ultimate road/track car.
Most of the major changes were performed under the sheet metal. The entire suspension system has been swapped with Spoon's custom damper kit, which helped our test car run through the slalom at 70.2 mph and pull 0.97g around the 200-ft.-diameter skidpad. An HKS GT3037 turbocharger has been installed, raising the 3.2-liter V-6's output to 420 bhp at 7500 rpm and 289 lb.-ft. of torque at 5500 rpm. This allows the 2795-lb. car to race to 60 mph in a scant 4.0 sec. and to the quarter in 12.5.
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And like a symphony orchestra, all the parts come together in perfect harmony on the racetrack. The transformed Honda lapped the Streets in 1:31.09 — 1.5 sec. faster than the stock NSX. An impressive time, yes, but it was the difference in how the cars felt that was the biggest surprise. The stock NSX felt like a Honda Accord in comparison.
While this particular vehicle may be out of your price range at an estimated $500,000, Spoon produces parts for many Honda models, so whether you own a Civic or an S2000, Spoon has something to make your car better. As Honda builds more sporty cars in the future, you can be sure that you'll be hearing more from this specialty company.
Spoon (c/o Opak Racing): (650) 204-9483, www.spoonsports.us
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Gaskleppie
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Forced induction kan je misbruiken om met een kleine inhoud grote prestaties neer te zetten. Met die kleine motor KAN je zuiniger rijden maar als je gaat lopen trappen gaat die gewoon net zo veel zuipen als elke andere auto. Zelf iets meer omdat een turbo motor normaal gesproken een rijker mengsel nodig heeft dan een NA motor.
S.J. wrote:RedSun wrote:Op een gegeven moment kun je alleen maar extra pk winnen met forced induction.
Als je alles al aangepast hebt.
Daarbij komt ook nog is dat het volgensmij soms zuiniger is dan N/A motoren. Maar dat durf ik niet met zekerheid te zeggen.
Jij kijkt teveel VW reclames
Nana korobi ya oki