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NSX Zanardi Edition
US-market lightweight NSX named for Alex Zanardi, all New Formula Red
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Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- 51 Built
- Years
- 1999
- Engine
- Mid-mounted transverse V6 · 3,179 cc / 3.2 LFactory: 3,179 cc
- Power
- 216.3 kW / 294.1 PSFactory: 216.3 kW
- Top speed
- 268.8 km/hFactory: 268.8 km/h
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Not yet verified
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- Not yet verified
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
The Zanardi Edition was a lightweight NSX coupe built to mark Alex Zanardi's CART championship seasons. Honda and Acura were then selling only the Targa NSX, so the coupe return made it a special model.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
| What is counted | Figure | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory package productionZanardi Edition coupés made | 511,2 | Factory production | Registry reported |
Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.
History
In 1999 Acura built 50 Zanardi Edition cars for North America, painted New Formula Red to match Zanardi's CART car. Including chassis 0/50 (a press car) and 1/50 (Zanardi's own car), 51 were made.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard NSX Zanardi Edition.
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | Mid-mounted transverse V61 Independently researched |
| Cylinders | 61 Independently researched |
| Displacement | 3,179 cc / 3.2 LFactory: 3,179 cc1 Independently researchedSpec table of the database entry for this car. |
| Bore | 93 mmFactory: 93 mm1 Independently researched |
| Stroke | 78 mmFactory: 78 mm1 Independently researched |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:11 Independently researched |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder with VTEC1 Independently researched |
| Fuel system | Not yet verified |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated1 Independently researched |
| Power | 216.3 kW / 294.1 PSFactory: 216.3 kW1 Independently researchedSource also gives 290.1 bhp. |
| Power at | 7,100 rpm1 Independently researched |
| Torque | 304 NmFactory: 304 Nm1 Independently researchedSource also gives 224.2 lb-ft. |
| Torque at | 5,500 rpm1 Independently researched |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Gears | 61 Independently researched |
| Gear ratios | 3.07:1, 1.96:1, 1.43:1, 1.12:1, 0.91:1, 0.72:11 Independently researched |
| Final drive | 4.62:11 Independently researched |
| Driven wheels | Rear-wheel drive1 Independently researched |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Aluminium unit body1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar1 Independently researched |
| Rear suspension | A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar1 Independently researched |
| Brakes | Vented discs with ABS, front and rear1 Independently researched |
| Steering | Manual rack and pinion1 Independently researched |
| Body construction | Not yet verified |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mmFactory: 2,530 mm1 Independently researched |
| Length | 4,425 mmFactory: 4,425 mm1 Independently researched |
| Width | 1,811 mmFactory: 1,811 mm1 Independently researched |
| Height | 1,161 mmFactory: 1,161 mm1 Independently researched |
| Front track | 1,509 mmFactory: 1,509 mm1 Independently researched |
| Rear track | 1,529 mmFactory: 1,529 mm1 Independently researched |
| Kerb weight | 1,383 kgFactory: 1,383 kg1 Independently researchedSource: curb weight 1383 kg / 3050 lb. |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | 268.8 km/hFactory: 268.8 km/h1 Independently researchedApproximate (~167 mph). |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| 0–60 mph | 4.8 s1 Independently researchedApproximate. |
| Standing ¼ mile | 13.2 s1 Independently researchedApproximate. |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
The car takes features from the Japanese-market NSX Type S: a lightweight rear spoiler, single-pane rear glass, BBS wheels and a lighter battery, which together saved about 150 lb. It was painted New Formula Red and, being a coupe, differs from the Targa then sold in North America.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
-
1
1999 Acura NSX Alex Zanardi Edition Level B supercars.net
- A total of 51 cars were built including chassis 0/50 and 1/50
- V6; position mid transverse
- see source
- displacement 3179 cc
- bore 93.0 mm
- stroke 78.0 mm
- compression 10.2:1
- DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VTEC
- aspiration natural
- 216.3 kw / 290.1 bhp @ 7100 rpm
- @ 7100 rpm
- 304.0 nm @ 5500 rpm
- @ 5500 rpm
- 6-Speed Manual
- gear ratios
- final drive 4.62:1
- Mid Engine / RWD
- body / frame Unit Aluminum
- f suspension
- r suspension
- vented discs w/ABS
- steering manual rack and pinion
- wheelbase 2530 mm
- length 4425 mm
- width 1811 mm
- height 1161 mm
- front track 1509 mm
- rear track 1529 mm
- curb weight 1383 kg
- top speed ~268.8 kph
- 0-60 mph ~4.8 seconds
- 0-1/4 mile ~13.2 seconds
-
2
This $282,017 Acura NSX just doubled the standing Zanardi Edition record – Hagerty Level C
- 51 Zanardi Edition coupés made
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