{"id":803676,"date":"2024-01-25T09:55:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T09:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=803676"},"modified":"2024-12-29T14:10:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T14:10:02","slug":"car-of-the-day-1999-acura-nsx-zanardi-edition-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/car-of-the-day-1999-acura-nsx-zanardi-edition-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Of The Day: 1999 Acura NSX &#8216;Zanardi Edition&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Until the summer of 1990, mid-engined supercars were predominantly Italian, but Honda shifted the paradigm with the NSX. Launched in 1990, it seamlessly blended Ferrari-like aesthetics with Honda&#8217;s renowned reliability. The NSX boasted an advanced engine with variable valve timing and titanium connecting rods, achieving an impressive 8,000 rpm redline.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18.jpg\" alt=\"1999 Acura NSX 'Zanardi Edition'\" width=\"2542\" height=\"2033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18.jpg 2542w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18-1536x1228.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18-293x234.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-18-1400x1120.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2542px) 100vw, 2542px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The fully independent and exceptionally stiff suspension of the monocoque body-chassis unit was influenced by Formula One champion Ayrton Senna&#8217;s testing recommendations. Capable of accelerating from 0-60 in under 6.0 seconds and completing a quarter-mile in less than 14 seconds, the NSX prioritized overall balance over straight-line speed, resonating with seasoned drivers. Honda&#8217;s engineering prowess solidified the NSX as a future icon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"1999 Acura NSX 'Zanardi Edition'\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1-293x234.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-16-scaled-1-1400x1120.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Made as a special edition commemorating race car driver Alex Zanardi&#8217;s success, the Acura NSX &#8216;Zanardi Edition&#8217; swiftly became a classic, especially among experienced enthusiasts. This limited-production Acura differed significantly from the standard model, featuring unique upgrades and a substantial weight reduction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"1999 Acura NSX 'Zanardi Edition'\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-17-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Notable enhancements included a fixed roof in place of the removable targa top, the removal of power rack and pinion steering, a lightweight rear spoiler, single-pane glass, a lightweight battery, and bespoke lightweight BBS forged wheels. These exclusive features resulted in an impressive weight reduction of 149 pounds compared to a standard NSX model. All 51 Zanardi models were produced in New Formula Red, the same color as Honda&#8217;s winning Indy racecar driven by champion racer Alex Zanardi.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-15-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-19-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-20.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1921\" height=\"1537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-20.jpg 1921w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-20-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-20-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-20-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-20-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-20-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-20-293x234.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-20-1400x1120.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1921px) 100vw, 1921px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-21-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-22-scaled-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/cars.bonhams.com\/auction\/27509\/lot\/121\/1999-acura-nsx-zanardi-edition-vin-jh4na2127xt000129\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonhams Cars<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Until the summer of 1990, mid-engined supercars were predominantly Italian, but Honda shifted the paradigm with the NSX. Launched in 1990, it seamlessly blended Ferrari-like aesthetics with Honda&#8217;s renowned reliability. The NSX boasted an advanced engine with variable valve timing and titanium connecting rods, achieving an impressive 8,000 rpm redline. &nbsp; The fully independent and exceptionally stiff suspension of the monocoque body-chassis unit was influenced by Formula One champion Ayrton Senna&#8217;s testing recommendations. Capable of accelerating from 0-60 in under [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":803677,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1328,9494],"tags":[1329,1332,9495],"class_list":["post-803676","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-acura","category-car-of-the-day","tag-acura","tag-acura-nsx","tag-car-of-the-day"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Car Of The Day: 1999 Acura NSX &#039;Zanardi Edition&#039;<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Until 1990, mid-engined supercars were mostly Italian, but Honda changed the game with the NSX. Launched in 1990, it combined Ferrari-like aesthetics with Honda&#039;s reliability, featuring an advanced engine with variable valve timing. 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