NSX: The ULTIMATE History of Honda's Supercar (Documentary)

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The Honda NSX is one of the most important sports cars of all time. It was the first production car to make use of an aluminum frame which was lighter and stiffer than that of the competition. The NSX also made use of VTEC technology. This made it an exceptional performer in both low and high-speed situations. This car's focus on ergonomics and livability set it apart from its contemporaries. Developing the NSX wasn't easy. The road from conception to production was rife with setbacks and roadblocks, but Honda never compromised on their vision. The NSX was a revelation when it was released in 1990 and its impact can still be felt in the automotive industry more than 15 years after its discontinuation.
0:00 INTRO
00:32 1989 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW
03:26 ORIGINS
08:21 PLANNING
16:02 DESIGN
21:52 ALUMINUM FRAME
30:49 SENNA/PROTOTYPING
35:29 VTEC/POWERTRAIN/FACTORY
43:52: MARKET INTRODUCTION
49:42 UPDATES/NSX-R/S/T
59:50 DECLINE/LEGACY
ARTICLE
www.barchetta.co/articles/honda-nsx
SOURCES
www.barchetta.co/nsx-sources

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@rickybobby5950 Жыл бұрын

I was an Acura dealer tech in the late ‘90’s/early 2000’s and was lucky enough to work on a few of these, and I mean VERY FEW! We had to watch videos in the dealership before they came out to know that to do when they came in for service. With the exception of regular service or to replace the rear tires, they were as reliable as an Accord. The engine had a safeguard that would not allow it rev above a certain rpm until it was up to operation temperature to avoid premature wear or damage. It was a quiet, civilized car that could be driven daily but still go play on the twisties or drive cross-country without blinking. Seeing this brings back many fond memories! Thanks!❤

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

That was great to read. Thanks got watching

@jacob8725 47 минут бұрын

they also are badass cars! 👍

@Phenom98 Жыл бұрын

A one-hour documentary about my favorite car ever. I'm not gonna let this one slip

@joebuckman3697 Жыл бұрын

Hagerty needs to hire you for a series. Your research, writing and ability to spot a fantastic subject worth telling its story are top notch

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

Wow. That really means a lot. Thank you.

@Akeena1 Жыл бұрын

@@Barchetta I've definitely got to second this comment, you're making some real quality stuff and it would be awesome to see you supported by something like Hagerty. Definite potential to be on that level

@btrdangerdan2010 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@btrdangerdan2010 Жыл бұрын

@@Barchetta you should definitely apply to hagerty or something. Or a hagerty sponsorship?

@mattkrackow8064 Жыл бұрын

@@Barchetta Joe’s comment is SPOT ON. I purchased a 1996 NSX-T a little over two years ago and with it LITERALLY* being a dream car, I’ve read everything and anything about the NSX including a few books from Japan, and he hit every detail and them some. I didn’t think there was anything new for me to learn, but I did learn a few new facts from this video. I’m particularly impressed that he got the origin of the “X” in NSX standing for the “unknown variable” as pretty much EVERYONE thinks it stands for “Experimental”. This video is EASILY the best documentary on the NSX, and believe me when I tell you that I’ve seen ALL of them. Bravo!! 👏 👏 👏 * I literally had dreams about the NSX when it came out. Literally and figuratively…

@oneohfive6584 Жыл бұрын

For me, the Miura created the supercar, NSX perfected it. No one can design a super/hyper car without looking to these two cars for reference

@chrissimmons9969 Жыл бұрын

Great documentary on the NSX. I am a self admitted Honda fanboy and have owned many Hondas. I genuinely believe Honda will go down in history as one of the greatest car companies of all time. This is all without having even mentioned their motorcycles.

@Gozza0000 Жыл бұрын

First the Lexus documentary and now this? Epic.

@btrdangerdan2010 Жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate Honda and the Japanese people take pride in their work. They took the world championship driver's words seriously instead of shrugging it off. And I know this is going to be a very well thought out documentary if it's 1 hr long, I wouldn't miss it. 🤟🏻

@sunahamanagai9039 Жыл бұрын

They did ask for an opinion and advice, they better take it! lol

@leeblack7204 Жыл бұрын

You are criminally under subscribed. Another great video. Well done.

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

We are on our way. Thanks for your support.

@nickkings2220 Жыл бұрын

You're on track to great things if you keep making videos like this. Impressive as always.

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@iulian2548 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work! I understand why this car was such an icon now. Its longevity was quite remarkable for the era.

@bullittwood3320 Жыл бұрын

👋Hands down the best, most comprehensive compendium of the NSX's history and background I've seen. Very nice work! Well done!

@sixstringbestfriend Жыл бұрын

A comprehensive, well written video for a legendary car. Thank you so much for putting out quality videos on car history. Looking forward to seeing the LS video done, and whatever else you have in mind.

@UFOCompilation 2 ай бұрын

Proud to own a piece of Super Car History . A true Unicorn. It was always my dream to own one and made that dream come true 9 years ago.

@jamesphelps3409 Жыл бұрын

Love the long format videos!!

@paulie2476 Жыл бұрын

A great recap of Honda NSX history. Honda fans will definitely appreciate the level of detail here.

@kallekas8551 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome detailed video! Thanks!

@simonreij6668 3 ай бұрын

I'm so lucky to have stumbled across these videos. so beautifully written with perfect footage. amazing. sheer quality

@mndlessdrwer 4 ай бұрын

The first generation NSX really is an utterly timeless design.

@jstsmslovenc92 10 ай бұрын

The best documentary of this car I have watched soo far. Car is absolute legend, thank you for this.

@Strahlendersonnenlicht Жыл бұрын

Your channel is super underrated, I’ll be telling everyone I know to subscribe and watch your automotive history content! Keep doing what you’re doing bro I know it takes a lot of time to make these videos, the informative entertainment you provide makes my evening every time👍🏻

@luisquintero2992 Жыл бұрын

STANDING OVATION FOR THIS VIDEO AND PRODUCTION!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@UTUBE3JC Жыл бұрын

You know people always mention the design being too low key…. I love it. I’d buy one now and leave it all stock in terms of body maybe a bigger wing and ofc engine and transmission would need an upgrade but… I really really like it and since I saw it in gran turismo (game) this car for me is iconic.

@edgarkeisi Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I have always love this car from concept to production. I have seen several documentaries about it, but yours is really good.

@michaelwolfe9274 Жыл бұрын

This was great!

@SLEY_ Жыл бұрын

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS BRO. Definitely need more subs. Quality is insane!

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you.

@erikahuxley Жыл бұрын

Incredible research. Thanks for the documentary.

@xiongpaolee 11 ай бұрын

Great video and info, man! 👏👏👏

@vicenterosasgonzalez7562 Жыл бұрын

The best 1 hour and 6 seconds i have expended of my life

@stevensumner3146 5 ай бұрын

Informative vid thanks for sharing

@thomashussey5159 Жыл бұрын

An incredible documentary on a revolutionary car. Good job sir.

@driveri1435 Жыл бұрын

I must say you covered more than what most youtubers covered on any car and you really did your homework. The storytelling is sublime and I felt you connected more with the viewer than most content creators in this segment and even made an hour long video feel like 20 mins. Keep up the great work, you're the one to look out for.

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That means a lot.

@driveri1435 Жыл бұрын

@@Barchetta Anytime 👍🏾

@catfi5h336 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos!

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

1:03:59 This is interesting because the 2007 V10 Concept sounds like it could have become a Lexus LFA or Nissan GT-R competitor; especially if it included Acura’s innovative (and new at the time) SH-AWD to stack up against 2006 AWD Quattro V10 Audi R8’s. 1:05:39 I would argue that the C8 Chevorlet Corvette, 2006 Audi R8, and Lotus Evora GT sets out to emulate what the first gen 1990 Acura NSX wanted to do with lighter-weight, lower cost, sports cars that are comfortable.

@amit_rude2608 Жыл бұрын

jus enjoyed really good put together documentary

@matttaylor2009 Жыл бұрын

Subbed. Very professional, and interesting production

@rabmccudden683 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video. A1 ☝🏼

@garrydavis3475 Жыл бұрын

Still have my 1990 year NSX still kicks ass and on the twisted bits and it’s starting go gain in value again too

@razy7609 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video, beautiful car. It’s all great

@agelistrator Жыл бұрын

Hope to see you channel blowup soon! ty for the video

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

You and me both! Thanks for your support all these years.

@trevorspiro945 Жыл бұрын

I drove my NSX’s for 26 years in London. I would never buy another sports car. It’s not about the fastest speed, the highest torque, the ability to impress the women, it’s about the balance of all parameters that makes you want to drive that car. In my case I just loved driving it. Nothing more, nothing less.

@UFOCompilation 2 ай бұрын

I feel the same about mine now. I will never get rid of it willingly.

@xevan_knight_official Жыл бұрын

This made me tear up. I appreciate these video essays so much and I love and appreciate your for taking the time and energy into creating this video for us to watch! It was beautifully and masterfully done! I can't wait for more videos like this

@finczu Жыл бұрын

awesome material about awesome car. I did not know that F16 was an inspiration for this car design, as well as many other facts. THANKS!!! great channel for true automotive enthusiasts!!

@yayco2218 Жыл бұрын

Best video on NSX I have ever seen

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@StealthC1 Жыл бұрын

Such a great video on the history of the NSX. Well done! Just a side note the second gen NSX is not a plug in Hybrid. Its simply hybrid. Thank you for making this awesome documentary.

@IshtiaqAlam Жыл бұрын

beautiful storytelling. 👏🏼

@thepylonperspective Жыл бұрын

God I wish I could subscribe more than once…

@gabrielefanti1880 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, it is simply fantastic. If possible it will be great to see videos for S2000, Integra DC2 and 5th generation Honda Civic. Ciao

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestions. I’ve added them all to my list. I appreciate the support.

@peterlandbo2726 Жыл бұрын

Nothing destroys an interesting documentary like a synthetic voice

@georgeg6755 Жыл бұрын

Has a owner of a 91 NSX I enjoy your documentary now I only wish I never sold my NSX …..WELL DONE

@jacobrzeszewski6527 Жыл бұрын

YES YES YES

@sochyvonnnora6035 Жыл бұрын

Only 9k subs? You deserve millions

@J.Wick. 5 ай бұрын

Love this channel! I'd love to see you do a similar take on the Honda Prelude. Great history, and has some present relevancy as well. Cheers.

@Barchetta 5 ай бұрын

Added to the list. Thank you

@J.Wick. 5 ай бұрын

@@Barchetta YES!!!

@eggreedgious5194 Жыл бұрын

Did I hear correctly that Honda initially expected the NSX to cost just $20,000? Devaluing of the dollar aside, I just don't see how an aluminum car with a bespoke engine could get anywhere close to that. Truly wild expectations these guys had.

@venom760518 Жыл бұрын

Excellent documentary everything was perfect and your researching was outstanding I loved it congratulations keep up the good work Edit: You deserve much more attention I just found your channel and I can see that you have very interesting videos and so little subscribers...new subscriber here and I'll recommend you to my friends

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@fatkeno1339 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

This is incredibly generous. Thank you.

@johanendra7641 Жыл бұрын

great 👍

@joaobernardocosta Жыл бұрын

This fucking intro is an absolute masterpiece, a true homage to 90s gran turismo-style jdm b-roll, love it

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

14:53 47:43 49:58 it really is interesting to look at the 1990 Acura NSX against its contemporaries because one can see all these trade offs weighed in by different companies when one look at the concept Nissan MID4 II, Mitsubishi 3000GTO, Toyota Supra MK4, Nissan Skyline GTR, Mazda RX-7 FD, Subaru SVX, Nissan 300ZX, Porsche 944, Dodge Viper, and C4 Chevorlet Corvette.

@Mr.Higginbotham 3 ай бұрын

Excellent documentary. Thank you. I'd rather it wear the Honda badge. Shalom

@yukonstriker1703 Жыл бұрын

...and Senna asked them to make it 50% stiffer... Brilliant documentary friend :) I'll take mine in 'Brooklands Green' Pop Up headlights only need apply

@buckwheatINtheCity Жыл бұрын

The NSX was launched during the height of one of the worst recessions in history and although it garnered praise, it just didn't sell.

@aaronlopez717 10 ай бұрын

good history ! the sound bass difficulty to heard it !

@kevinowen7388 Жыл бұрын

The best car in the lot and mostly beautiful 👍👌

@myMotoring Жыл бұрын

1:52 Tadashi Kume was such a badass. He just died recently on September 11, 2022.

@lotusesprit38 Жыл бұрын

For me the real NSX is the first one the 2016 one i dont really like the design. The 1990 version is a drivers car and a masterpiece! Great video, congratulations!! Cheers from Portugal

@tescoshortage Жыл бұрын

49:30 58 thousand dollars in 1991 translates to 126 thousand dollars today. Imagine that Mitsubishi rolls out a mid-engined sports car that’s as fast as a Z06, as beautiful as a 296GTB, as practical as an R8 and as well-built as a 911 Turbo. And imagine they start selling it for the price of a Z06. People would lose their minds!

@barryphillips7327 Жыл бұрын

Very VERY Good video, i do not like those later ( 1h.01m.15s ) headlights on the car!

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

16:39 i have been told routinely by others that styling is subjective, not objective; however there are rare cars like the 1990 Acura NSX, Lamborghini Countach, and Ferarri F40 that seem objectively beautiful and universally sexy.

@ShallowThought Жыл бұрын

I know you researched and presented wonderfully but maybe see if maybe you can Amazon affiliate link or share your sources ( Love the work it left me wanting more even more)

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

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@datalore2010 3 ай бұрын

S2000 Video? Love the content.

@GuyFawkesWitChu Жыл бұрын

Dude. Fookin NAILED it. Thank you. KUTGW

@jorgemiranda1560 Жыл бұрын

Pros: The video is really detailed. Hands down on that 🙂🥰. Cons: You forgot the say the lines at the end of video: "If you liked this video share and click the notification bell, bla5x. Thanks for Watching." I've around KZfaq for the past few years now, since 2007 so I seen Everything. This is the common mistake that KZfaqrs like you didn't simply care about it and it makes me sad everytime they ignore this line. So this is my only complaint so far. I hope you will do it better next time.

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

44:13 1:05:12 little did Acura’s North American team know that 30 years later, with the debut of the heavy hybrid 2016 Second Generation Acura NSX (New Sports eXperience), the successor would flop and sell less units than an Audi R8, Mclaren 570S, BMW i8, and Porsche 911.

@ericcarabetta1161 Жыл бұрын

I always wondered what the NSX would've been like had Honda been more "American" with their horsepower output and not so modest. Imagine if they had made a special edition NA market NSX with 350-400 hp, I don't think they would've had _any_ problem selling those.

@kenmorimoto9708 Жыл бұрын

I agree, when the NSX was introduced I was a bit disappointed with the hp number , a Nissan z turbo had 300hp for almost 1/2 the price, a turbo engine or a v8 with over 300hp would have been nice and improved its straight line speed.

@Dad-Gad Жыл бұрын

Maybe they could have used " American " suspension as well , or as everyone else knows it , the suspension off a stagecoach .

@ericcarabetta1161 Жыл бұрын

@@Dad-Gad , everything is straight and flat, who needs a suspension? lol

@willywonka4340 10 ай бұрын

Gordon Murray, who created the McLaren F1 based on his experience AND brief ownership of an NSX, opined that the bone stock NSX chassis can easily take way more than 400 HP without losing its characteristic sharp handling capabilities. High performance sports cars typically can't take much more than its stock HP without losing that agile handling due to soft chassis. NSX (coupe model, not the -T) was THE exception. He said Honda did it right the first time. Senna had a part in providing feedback which led to further stiffening the chassis by the engineers and Uehara took Senna's advice to heart. Hence is why many NSX owners decided to supercharge their NSX to 500HP and not lose its handling capabilities if they wanted more than stock 290HP. I didn't need all that horsepower so I decided to leave mine stock.

@9000revsyt 6 ай бұрын

@@willywonka4340 Actually Murray owned the NSX for many years, like 5-7 yrs

@JUSTENization Жыл бұрын

Genius car designers. Their senior management makes technical decisions, US senior management only knows counting beans.

@jaanuspapp1333 Жыл бұрын

if you know anything about honda's accomplishments and skills, you know damn well to never doubt them. to them doing sth that is impossible by common sense, logic and laws of physics is but a mere iconvinience. they are without doubt, quite simply the best there ever are, with their products only being held back by the amount of attention these gods can grant uppon their creations.

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 Жыл бұрын

The full width rear light came from the Millennium Falcon. Dodge borrowed the concept for their new design of the Charger later on.

@BobKenge Жыл бұрын

Cars like the og NSX that could bring that type of driver experience... Mclaren F1, Porsche Cayman and Boxster, Lotus Evora and the new Lotus Emira and even new Alpine cars. Let’s add GMT t.50 and Mclaren 720 & Solus GT just for fun.

@tescoshortage Жыл бұрын

“Dealerships were selling the NSX for anywhere between 30 to 40 thousand dollars above sticker price.” Gee. I wonder where I’ve heard that before…

@jyy9624 Жыл бұрын

Oh boy Hondajet!

@Voxeldust Жыл бұрын

Hey! what's the song in the intro!

@Barchetta Жыл бұрын

The intro song is called “Dreams in Colour” by Casey Wilcox. I found it on Epidemic Sound.

@Voxeldust Жыл бұрын

@@Barchetta Awesome, thanks

@flat6fever680 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done sir!

@lennywilliams2300 Жыл бұрын

They did their job!....... Cars were never the same after the nsx!

@brentroscoe9922 Жыл бұрын

Finally a bad ass doc on the nsx

@prestonwells9465 7 ай бұрын

@barchetta please do the S2000

@andreaziz5499 Жыл бұрын

the TTRue sports Sedan is Audi,Subaru WRX,MITsibuchci EVO the civic &Prelude canot drift and have a FWD sway

@ChrisRollins Жыл бұрын

This guys a human thesaurus

@yatapote Жыл бұрын

1:05:24 plug in hybrid..🤔

@JUSTENization Жыл бұрын

30+ years old car that looks like a 2025 model year. ❤️ P S: it’s still all over KZfaq

@user-de4tt7bx9z 7 ай бұрын

We need a new, grassroots release of this car. Hybrid and electric cars are a waist of time. Honda made the Civic CX. In 89. How many mpg did it get again? Low tech and still around 50 miles per gallon. No electric motors, no direct injection, no 7 speed transmission. Just pure and simple. And reliable at that

@garrydavis3475 Жыл бұрын

Williams Honda was the best thing to happen to Honda

@jdh8727 5 ай бұрын

No F-16 has ever taken off from an Aircraft Carrier.

@pupska23 7 ай бұрын

I love the NSX, but will note that in terms of pure performance on paper, the ZR-1 won out on the test.

@Dad-Gad Жыл бұрын

If it's good enough for Ayrton Senna it's good enough for me 👍

@georgem5589 Жыл бұрын

I'm so smart I bought three. I'm so dumb I sold two. My 03 was one of seven in Red Black that year. Stupid! Now I have a 2005 with 25k miles. Not for sale.

@kjflyte5088 5 ай бұрын

Only 5 sold last year..

@cambridgemart2075 9 ай бұрын

The XK120 was never manufactured from stainless steel.

@user-de4tt7bx9z 7 ай бұрын

Hell, while we're at it, a new grassroots fiero would be perfect competition. Without competition the nsx would only be a fluke. The fiero started as the same conceptual idea. They just slowed down because of budget restrictions cause they spent so much on body design.