Oh ok, got you. Its also hard to compare when we have missing and incomplete numbers. Did a quick Google search and it seems GT-R numbers will variety from site to site. It looks like manufacturers didn't do a good job at keeping track or preserving record of production numbers during the 90's.
Yeah, his comments about the size
spec wise it is still worthy to benchmark one as a next gen powertrain...plus, I'm sure you know sales has no correlation to performance. The $100-200 K performance vehicle market is extremely saturated right now, probably more than ever. Couple that with branding and image being even bigger factors the higher up you go, it makes total sense why someone would choose the models from germany/italy/england. i havent necessarily seen a bad review on the new nsx, the biggest point of contention seems to be aesthetics especially with the interior and the disappointment that it is a 6 figure car.
nearly double the current price for the 86? no thanks, the 86 sits at a good spot. I don't want a turbo on an 86, it needs to stay as the classic lightweight NA sports car. While an entry level sports car would be cool, I think it would be a waste of time for Toyota, there are less and less enthusiasts out there and I doubt a very basic entry level sports car would entice such folks. Honda's S660, while badass, hasn't been much of a huge seller in Japan where Kei cars like that used to be very popular. The Supra should fill the void of a turbo 86 with its base powertrain and then go after the Corvette in its top trim.
I don't even think the powertrain is redeeming. The gist I get from the reviews I've seen is that the journalists are underwhelmed. Very heavy, interior from an Acura MDX, doesn't beat the ancient GTR despite costing practically double. Like you said, a lot of this would be forgivable if it wasn't a 6 figure car, or perhaps barely cracking the $100k mark. And now you can buy all that same "advanced tech" in that same sport hybrid MDX for $50k or whatever.
It is indeed worth the 6 figure price tag...the concerns aren't the fact that the new NSX isn't worth the 6 figures, the complaints are merely folks reminiscing of the 90s...they want high performance vehicles more accessible to the general consumer but people forget that the V6 in the original NSX, while very adequate, was certainly the weakest aspect of the car which allowed Honda to make it more affordable..and the long anticipation probably didn't help either. The interior looks good enough, subjective either way. And sure the chassis is on the heavier end, but it certainly isn't heavier than the R35. Plus, there is no shame in losing to or barely beating an R35. Sure you can complain about how old it is but who cares, what "new" technology would Nissan really want? It was ahead of its time with AWD, TT V6 & a DCT...since its introduction the only big advancement has really been electric/hybrid power.
$47 K more ain't almost double...plus, when you're in that tax bracket where you're picking up brand new 6 figure cars, I doubt if getting a "bargain" would cross your mind.
