The Acura NSX Type S sells out its 300 reserved units in the United States in less than 24 hours

Special editions of very special cars tend to have a very short life. And that is not because they are quickly forgotten, but because they tend to be a considerable success. This is the case of the Acura NSX Type S, which marks the end of the second-generation model and of which only 350 units have been built for the United States. Of these, 300 stay in the North American country.

And the surprise came when the reservation lists were opened so that people could enjoy the model, and the manufacturer found that all of the units put up for sale were reserved in less than 24 hours. Not only that: there are almost 100 people on the waiting list in case any of these reservations fail to turn into a sale.

A sales hit in the United States

This Acura NSX Type S has become the most dynamically accomplished version of this model. Thanks to its improved aerodynamics with a new diffuser, a slightly wider track and a roof made of carbon fibre. The car’s total weight can be reduced even further if the buyer chooses a unit equipped with an extra kit that replaces parts with lighter ones.

Thus, the brakes are swapped for a Brembo carbon-ceramic braking system, and interior elements are made of carbon fibre. With this kit the car’s weight drops by 26.2 kg, which is no small thing. The engine fitted to the NSX Type S is the same 3.5-litre V6 block, although it has been retuned to deliver 27 CV more and 22 Nm more peak torque. With these modifications, total power reaches 600 CV and peak torque 667 Nm.

The starting price of this model has been set at 169,500 dollars, although with the lighter kit it rises to 182,500 dollars. Interest in this model already proved very high in the United States, because the first unit of the model was auctioned a few months ago for 1.1 million dollars.

The remaining 50 units are split: 30 will go to Japan, although under the Honda brand, and another 20 whose final destination is currently unknown. Will any of them make it to Spain?