Tamiya 1/24 Honda NSX (NA1)

Previewed at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show and going on sale in September 1990, the NSX two-door midship sports car would become a byword for performance; it was the first mass production car to use an entirely aluminum monocoque body, honed to near aerodynamic perfection and weighing a mere 1,350kg. Power was provided by a 3-liter V6 DOHC engine with Honda's proprietary VTEC valve timing system and paired with a five-speed manual transmission this 280hp unit brought about a 0–400-meter time in the 13-second range. It used four-wheel independent double wishbone suspension front and rear, and its ABS, TCS (traction control) and SRS airbags showed that drive safety was also a priority. It is little wonder that the NSX became one of the benchmarks in sports car design.

★This is a 1/24 scale plastic model kit depicting Honda's maiden super sport car the NSX, which first went on public sale in September 1990.

★The aerodynamically-honed form is recreated in style, with plenty of detail such as moving rear window hatch and cover to allow inspection of the V6 engine.

★Marvel at the detailed depiction of the double wishbone suspension and exhaust system on the model underside.

★Features a realistic interior with depictions of leather seats and parts to make the model left- or right-hand drive.

★Retractable lights are moving parts.

By: Tamiya