The Great One

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August 17, 1999, on Acura NSX Review:
First of all, HONDA is the greatest Automotive company period (I realize that this is an opinion). Secondly, the NSX is the greatest sports car period, be it exotic or muscle (I also realize that this is an opinion, too). The reason that it doesn't recieve its well-deservered dues is because of it "failure" to stand out in any one area. Look for tests and comparisons between top-notch sports cars and look for the second place slot. Chances are, you'll see an NSX with its little article saying that it would have won overall if it had "a few more horses" or "fatter tires." One time it will be beaten by a Porche 911 Carrera 4 and another time by a Ferrari F355. Or maybe even a Viper will -- ok, ok, lets not kid ourselves. The point is that the NSX-CS (Consistently Second) is a perfect balance between acceleration, handling, breaking and all other attributes common to sports cars (and not just exotics). The only atttribute that causes an imbalance of the overall consistency of the nsx(cs) i...