Car: 1999 Acura NSX-- Zanardi Edition
Owner: John & Koko Carlson
Location: Vancouver British Columbia, Canada
Class: Supercars
Crescent Beach Concours: Appeared as a feature car
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Zanardi Edition, Acura NSX
1999 NSX ‘Zanardi’ edition. #28 of 51 produced. Only 49 were sold to the general public. These vehicles were handcrafted by a team of specially selected artisans. This vehicle displays the 1st VTEC Design engine complete with titanium connecting rods.
This particular vehicle has a glorious pedigree. It was owned by legendary ‘Fast and the Furious’ actor Paul Walker and partner Roger Rodas. It was featured at their AE Collection in Los Angeles. I purchased the vehicle in 2014 from the AE Collection one year after the Walker/Rodas accident.
The vehicle is 100 % original and in ‘stock unmodified’ condition. The build was significantly influenced by 3 time world championship F1 driver Ayrton Senna. Top speed is in excess of 180 MPH. It is considered as a ‘true’ Supercar. This vehicle is not a garage Queen. The odometer displays 30,000K. It is exercised by me often.
These vehicles are easily maintained and are a joy to race or Tour. They are very user friendly. They were the vehicle that made Ferrari change their approach to being somewhat more user friendly
Zanardi NSX at speed---Aluminum Body and forged aluminum suspension parts.
Photo credit: SuperCars.net
Completely factory stock and original…..6 speed manual gear box with dual clutch.
Completely factory stock and original …….numbered sill plates & signed medallion in each car
Factory Stock and original….. Note red trim and stitching —only on the Zanardi
Zanardi special Forged Alloy Wheels---only for the Zanardi vehicles
Custom Hand Built Limited Edition made by Honda/Acura –influenced from Acura/Honda F1 Design
Zanardi Editions were all painted Formula Red and only came as a hardtop
These vehicles are a true mid-engine vehicle, lighter by 140 lbs. and lower by one inch than a normal NSX
The paintwork is flawless.
Staggered wheels/tires, disc brakes, lightweight forged alloy wheels for Zanardi cars only
Dual Overhead Cam & VTEC---8000 RPM Redline
Picture from SuperCars.net
Zanardi vehicles display a factory tuned and lowered Forged Aluminum racing suspension.
All are painted ‘Formula’ red. The NSX Zanardi is featured above.