2005 Honda NSX Type-R - The Ultimate Honda?

Mechanically, the NSX-R isn't much different from later model 3.2-liter, six-speed NSXs. Engine hardware and output remains the same with the exception of much tighter tolerances for the engine's dynamic balance. The engine internals are weighed, paired up, and blueprinted to race car tolerances. Tuning of the electronic throttle body has also been livened up for faster response. In the transmission, Type-Rs receive a twin-plate clutch, a tighter 4.21:1 ring and pinion set, and re-tuned LSD with higher preload.

For the ultimate Type-R purists, even the handling components will have to be changed to R spec. Like any other race inspired Honda platform, the NSX-R got stiffer revalved front and rear dampers, to match the now higher spring rates, and a thicker front anti-roll bar. Dynamic toe change in the rear was also addressed with stiffer rear bushings. Larger front and rear tower bars are also used. Braking is bolstered with larger slotted rotors, a revalved master cylinder and recalibrated ABS modulation. The final touch is the NSX-R-only ultra lightweight aluminum wheels, painted in championship white like the headlights.

Even if you had the money, these parts aren't easy to come by, especially now that the NSX is out of production. Add on the unobtanium NSX-R GT bodywork, and you'll realize that having Spoon Sports build you a R-GT, with brand new parts and engines for the price of $135,000, is a far better deal. Not to mention the cost of restoring a car that's already 15 years old.