Video: Calvin Chan

Published: August 16, 2018

 

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IThere’s a certain magic to the way this atmospheric V10 howls up to its 8,700 rpm redline. It barks on downshifts and wails in a legato symphony, rewarding the cochlea and sending a swarm of dopamine through the veins telling you to “do it again.” This V10 doesn’t quite hit the same levels of banshee screeching as the famed BMW E60 M5, but it’s nevertheless an engine on the border of extinction, making it all the more exclusive. Since the Dodge Viper left the market, the only naturally aspirated V10 left is in the more expensive Lamborghini Huracan. Have a listen to our Exhaust Notes videos above to hear it for yourself.

 

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Specifications:

Model: 2018 Acura NSX
Base Price: $189,900

Price as Tested: $244,800
Wheelbase(mm): 2,629
Length/Width/Height (mm): 4,470 / 2,217 / 1,214

Curb weight (kg): 1,725
Powertrain: 3.5L twin-turbo longitudinally mid-mounted V6 + three electric motors

Combined Output: 573 hp, 476 lb-ft
Engine Horsepower: 500 hp @ 6,500 rpm - 7,500 rpm
Engine Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 2,000 - 6,000 rpm

Front Twin-Motor Unit Horsepower: 36 + 36 hp @ 4,000 rpm

Front Twin-Motor Unit Torque: 54 + 54 lb-ft @ 0 - 2,000 rpm

Rear Direct Drive Motor Horsepower: 47 hp @ 3,000 rpm

Rear Direct Drive Motor Torque: 109 @ 500 - 2,000 rpm
Transmission: 9-speed dual-clutch automatic
Engine & Drive Configuration: Mid-engine, AWD

 

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Specifications:

Model: 2018 Audi R8 RWS

Paint Type: Ibis White
Base Price: $163,000

Price as Tested: $163,000
Wheelbase(mm): 2,650
Length/Width/Height (mm): 4,426 / 1,940 / 1,240

Curb weight (kg): 1,590
Engine: 5.2-litre V10
Horsepower: 532 hp @ 7,800 rpm
Torque: 398 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Engine & Drive Configuration: Mid-engine, RWD

Tires: Front 245/35R19, Rear 295/35R19

 

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