Best Motoring 2010-04 NSX-R vs the world (guess who wins)

[SebringSilver]

The good folks at Best MOTORing bring together the LP550-2 Balboni, Lotus Evora, Cayman S, R35 GT-R, and the R8 4.2 in a handling test on a tight, twisty mountain road, using the venerable NSX-R as the benchmark. You don't need to speak Japanese to understand what's going on here. The video's in 3 parts, and runs for a total of about 30 minutes, but I thought it made for good viewing.

Enjoy!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7E_QCeglQk&NR=1[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_P5tQfGBgk&feature=related[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9o5N-p4m2s&feature=related[/ame]

[r1lee]

thanks, can't wait to watch this when i get home from work.

[SBFV10]

The 2010 R8 V10 is a great car....and it is just what I was waiting for after 13 yrs with a 1991 NSX! After selling the NSX it was a long time until I found a suitable mid-engine replacement...the R8...a similar cutting edge drivable car.

We never got to try the NSX-R in the US, and Honda lost their way and never brought out the promised successor...so, thank you Audi for bringing us the R8!!!!

Steve

[SebringSilver]

The 2010 R8 V10 is a great car....and it is just what I was waiting for after 13 yrs with a 1991 NSX! After selling the NSX it was a long time until I found a suitable mid-engine replacement...the R8...a similar cutting edge drivable car.

We never got to try the NSX-R in the US, and Honda lost their way and never brought out the promised successor...so, thank you Audi for bringing us the R8!!!!

Steve

I couldn't agree more. I had a '92 and a '94 NSX and like a lot of other people who've had similar ownership experience, do feel that the R8 is the spiritual successor to the classic Honda/Acura sportscar, only with more power, more tech, and more prestige. It took me a long time to find a sportscar (that wasn't a Porsche) that didn't require me to make so many compromises as an owner.

We should all be grateful that the R8 exists.

[Bodhii]

These tight, winding mountain roads are the roads I love best. For me they define a true sports car.
This test is maybe more fun that real? ( I don't speak Japanese.) They have a discussion at the end about Traction Controls but no idea on what is said.
They use the scores made by two different drivers, each driver using his own different idea of a proper subjective score 1-10, scoring each car on only two different performance qualities: GRIP and DRIFT.

I have never been a fan of these guy's. Their head to head racing competition's usually 'contrive' the video footage so the finishes appear to be very very close. They resemble TOP GEAR in their efforts,.. more entertainment value than real quality facts.

Of course, I agree about the R8 results!! LOL

RESULTS:

1. Audi R8
2. Nissan GT-R
3. NSX-R
4. Lotus Evora
5. Porsche Cayman S
6. Gallardo Balboni (2WD)

[MotherTucker]

+1 on the "R8 is the real replacement for the NSX". I still have my NSX, and the R8 has turned it into a garage queen, quite literally. It beats the NSX in handling, power, braking, sound, luxury, and even looks. It's so good that I'm going for a second one, much to the wife's chagrin...

mt

[SBFV10]

+1 on the "R8 is the real replacement for the NSX". I still have my NSX, and the R8 has turned it into a garage queen, quite literally. It beats the NSX in handling, power, braking, sound, luxury, and even looks. It's so good that I'm going for a second one, much to the wife's chagrin...

mt

Great choice for your next super machine! You will love the V10....and I must say, you will have one heck of a mid-engine supercar collection! What color is the new one going to be MotherT?

I'm sure I'll hold onto my V10 for a long time. I hope some day to be able to add to my collection with a (theoretical) 2015 or 16, twin-turbo V10 with 600 plus HP and a dual clutch "R-tronic" tranny....if only Audi will continue on and produce a "version 2" of the R8. I hope that they won't drop the ball like Honda did on us NSX lovers!

Steve

[MotherTucker]

New V10 will be sepang blue. Should be gorgeous, although I must confess I have never seen that color in person - nor ever driven an R-Tronic. But I have faith both will be superb. It will be built the 3rd week of this month!

I brought my V8 R8 to NSXPO last October at Mosport. It was very well received - except I was not allowed to participate in the group photos. Understandable.

I made a video while there on the track. My passenger is the president of the NSX club of Canada, and he has some glowing remarks in the 2nd half of the video. Sorry if this is a repeat for some of you.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoj24leqfOs[/ame]

mt

[SebringSilver]

New V10 will be sepang blue. Should be gorgeous, although I must confess I have never seen that color in person - nor ever driven an R-Tronic. But I have faith both will be superb. It will be built the 3rd week of this month!

I brought my V8 R8 to NSXPO last October at Mosport. It was very well received - except I was not allowed to participate in the group photos. Understandable.

I made a video while there on the track. My passenger is the president of the NSX club of Canada, and he has some glowing remarks in the 2nd half of the video. Sorry if this is a repeat for some of you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoj24leqfOs

mt

Congratulations on the new purchase! And your video is excellent. Everytime I see an NSX on the road, it brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for sharing.

[JakeAgave]

Always loved the NSX. Couldn't afford one at the time. Loved my Porsche but a few things about it really bugged me and they have not changed that. The R8 is a crime of passion. It is exotic but real. Not a fantasy. Affordable luxury. Worth every penny.