Kawagen Corporation Japan Co., Ltd.

Early model Type R

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the early model Type R

92R

*Japan-only model

Early model Type R 465 units (1992-1995) production period

HONDA's first type R (November 1992)
The reason why the manufacturer made it even lighter
The reason why it was released as a type R for running on the circuit
Length x width x height (m)
Size: 4,430 x 1,810 x 1,170
In 1990, the ever-winning McLaren Honda brand
Ayrton Senna's test drive
His performance and victory at Le Mans
Achievements in Super GT (ending in 2023)
Number of type Rs
Early model
Late model details
Early model R
See below for details.

*Type R equipment and details

Main equipment(*indicates equipment exclusive to the NSX Type R)

Exterior
Aluminum mesh engine maintenance lid
*Low specific gravity SMC rear spoiler with foam beads (with built-in high-mount stop lamp)
*Special front Honda emblem (red)
*Special side emblem (door)
*Special rear Honda emblem (black)
*Aluminum mesh side air intake guards/front duct covers
*Special large-diameter tail vibrator
  Projector four-light headlights (retractable type)
  Front lower skirt
*Special engine head cover
  Variable-pull intermittent windshield wiper (with mist mechanism)
  Electrically-heated rear window defogger
  Front laminated glass (half-shade)
Tires/wheels
*Special steel radial tires (front: 205/50ZR15, rear: 225/50ZR16)
*Special aluminum wheels (ENKEI, front: 15×6I/2JJ, rear: 16×8JJ)
  Folding-type temper tires (165/80D15FS, aluminum wheels)
  Electric air pump
  Air pressure gauge
Optional wheels and wheels since 1994
*Special steel radial tires (front: 215/45ZR16, rear: 245/40ZR17)
*Special aluminum wheels (BBS, front: 16×7I/2JJ, rear: 17×9JJ)
Instrument panels
*MOMO leather-wrapped steering wheel
  Light reminder warning buzzer
  Digital quartz clock
  Glove box with key (with illumination)
  Instrument panel lighting (with ashtray, ignition key cylinder/timer, cigar lighter)
  Tilt and telescopic mechanism
  Double key system
Driving-related equipment
  4-wheel double wishbone suspension
  4-channel digital control ABS
  4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
*Splash guard with ventilation holes
*Separate pressurized damper (front with integrated sub-chamber, rear with separate sub-chamber)
*Special spring rate springs and bushings
*Special low ratio final gear
*Preload LSD (special preset load)
*Short pedal stroke/clutch
*Body reinforcement pipes (x2)
*Aluminum door beams
*Front/rear aluminum bumper beams
*Small battery
Interior
*Titanium shift knob (machined, F-1 shape)
*Suede interior (instrument panel/door lining)
*Loop pile floor carpet
*Matte Rabi coated center panel/door panel/column cover
*Black chrome tip side brake lever
*Side aluminum sill plate
  Opener (fuel lid, front hood, rear windows)
  Hood rest (driver side)
  Power windows (with key-off operation mechanism on the driver side)
*Center console with special armrest
*Auto heater
Seats
*Recaro carbon aramid composite full bucket seats
  (Driver side electric sliding type/passenger side fixed)
  3-point ELR seat belts
  Seat-integrated seatbelt anchors
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Summary of early and late Type R models

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