Honda NSX (NA2) JGTC/GT500 Dome Racing Team #18 [Premium] 2003

[Hetare21]

In 2003, Honda used NA2 NSX, but its engine was placed longitudinally this year. Due to the weight handicap based on its frontal projected area, they once could not keep up with other competitors. However, the engine and aerodynamic improvement allowed them to win two races. This car, which was registered as Takata Dome NSX, won the 5th round, which was held at Fuji Speedway.

GT6 Standard

Drivers: Ryo Michigami (JPN) / Sebastien Phillipe (FRA) / Paolo Montin (ITA) (Montin drove the car at Round 7 in place of Phillipe)

Result: 7th Overall (Best finish: 1st (1))

Specs:
Drivetrain: MR
Engine: 3,499 cc V-6 (C32B) DOHC NA
Power: over 480 PS (depends on restrictor adjustment)
Length: 4,430 mm
Width: 1,910 mm
Height: - mm
Weight: 1,100 kg + MR handicap 50 kg + Frontal projected area handicap 20kg (+ Score handicap)

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[JKgo]

engine was placed vertically

... Really?? Is that a typo? Or google translate failing again?

 

[Hetare21]

... Really?? Is that a typo? Or google translate failing again?

I mean, longitudinally or north-south. Fixed.

 

[Lubeify100]

Takata: the best airbags! (sarcasm). Good car tho!

 

[hvr777]

Takata: the best airbags! (sarcasm). Good car tho!

Apparently that's why Takata pulled out as the main sponsor of the team after 2008.

To get you a bigger picture, Honda NSX GT500 at 2003 season was 90 kg heavier than GT-R R34 and Supra GT500.

While GT-R R34 & Supra GT500 had minimum weight of 1080kg, NSX GT500 was 1070kg. Not mentioning another adjustments to NSX GT500 to get "balanced" with its rivals. I think 90kg difference explains very much about Honda's struggle at that season.

Honda squad started to be competitive again at second half of the season when top Nissan & Toyota teams already stuffed with success weight handicaps.

 

[CarreransxGT]

My favorite race car in GT5. It would be nice if they added other 90s and early 00s GT500 cars.