AUTOart 1:18 Honda NSX-R (NA2) 73218 Long Beach Blue Pearl Brand NEW Sold Out

The **2002 Honda NSX-R (NA2) in Long Beach Blue Pearl** is a rare and revered JDM performance icon, representing the ultimate evolution of Honda’s mid-engine supercar. Built exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, the NSX-R (short for “NSX Type R”) was a track-focused, lightweight variant of the facelifted NSX, powered by a hand-assembled **3.2-liter V6 VTEC engine (C32B)** producing around **290 horsepower**. Weighing just under 1,270 kg (2,800 lbs), thanks to aggressive weight savings like thinner glass, minimal sound insulation, carbon-Kevlar Recaro seats, and forged wheels, the NSX-R prioritized raw driver engagement and razor-sharp handling. Honda also reworked the suspension, added a limited-slip differential, and fine-tuned aerodynamics with a functional rear wing and front venturi.

The **Long Beach Blue Pearl** color is one of the most striking and sought-after finishes offered on the NSX-R, highlighting its exotic lines and race-ready presence. Paired with a black roof and white wheels, it captures the perfect blend of elegance and aggression. With only a few hundred NA2 NSX-R units ever built, and fewer still in this iconic color, the car has become a legend among collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. It remains a symbol of Honda’s engineering excellence—delivering supercar thrills without turbochargers, all-wheel drive, or electronic trickery—just pure, analog performance.