It was just last month when Acura unveiled its new 2022 NSX Type S electrified supercar to the global public at the recent Monterey Car Week. It offers quicker acceleration, sharper cornering, and a more emotional driving experience than its predecessors. The new supercar is Acura's ultimate expression of performance, and how this exciting supercar came to be is vividly highlighted in a new video released by the luxury carmaker.
Striving For A Design That Visualizes Performance
The new 2022 Acura NSX Type S is indeed powerful—it is served by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 hybrid that offers 600 hp of max output and 492 lb-ft of peak torque. But as explained by Satoshi Mizukami, chief engineer and NSX Type S development leader, power is not enough to deliver what Acura calls as Precision Crafted Performance. After all, "only NSX can go beyond NSX," with customers able to feel such performance deep inside.
During the development of the NSX Type S, its developers aimed to enhance its performance beyond the previous generations of NSXs. Nonetheless, Mizukami said they determined that the NSX Type S should have a design that represents such. Their keyword for development was "performance design," which entails striving for a design that is full of content and visualizes performance.
Aggressive Styling That's As Purposeful As It Is Beautiful
Thus, designers aspired for a design that would make the 2022 NSX Type S look fast even at first glance. Exterior designer Dai Hara highlighted the close link between design and performance, which would be critical in creating a heightened emotional connection between the driver and the NSX Type S. With designers adhering to the Precision Crafted Performance mantra, the NSX Type S was born with aggressive styling—it is as purposeful as it is beautiful.
Heavily contributing to the aggressive looks of the 2022 NSX Type S is its distinct front fascia with a wider air inlet (for better engine cooling) and an NSX GT3-insprired rear diffuser (improved aerodynamic performance). Further exclusive styling enhancements include forged alloy split-five spoke wheels, Type S decals, gloss black outside mirrors and door handles. Gotham Gray matte paint is also an exclusive option.
300 Supercars Allocated For US Customers
Other details of the new NSX Type S stickier Pirelli P-Zero tires, retuned Adaptive Damper System, a standard carbon fiber roof and available carbon fiber engine cover. There is, of course, its twin-turbocharged V6 and three-motor hybrid system complemented by a 9-speed DCT and a retuned Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).
Acura will just build 350 examples of the NSX Type for global markets, with 300 units earmarked for customers in the United States.
Source: Acura