Real-World History
Honda introduced the NSX Type R (NSX-R) in 1992 as a track-focused variant of the original NSX, removing roughly 120 kilograms through stripped interior trim, lighter wheels, and thinner glass. The engine output figure remained officially 280 horsepower due to Japanese gentleman's agreement limits, but real-world dyno tests routinely showed 290 to 300 horsepower from the same 3.0-liter V6. Honda built only 483 examples of the NA1-generation NSX-R between 1992 and 1995.
Specifications
NA1 R Forza Horizon car chassis details: code NA1-R; class at stock tune S1; category Modern Sports; tags include JDM, track, mid-engine, faith.
In the Forza Horizon Series
The NSX-R appears as a separate entry from the standard NSX in most recent Forza Horizon games. Horizon 6 includes both the NA1 from 1992 and the later NA2 Type R from 2002 in the same catalog, letting players compare how Honda evolved the formula across the production run.
The NA1 R Forza Horizon car appears across 4 entries: FH3, FH4, FH5, FH6. As a NA1 R Forza Horizon car entry, it sits in the S1-class bracket at stock tune.
Tuning Notes
The car's reduced weight makes it competitive in S1 class without significant modification — fit racing tires, mid-tier aero, and stiffer suspension while leaving the engine alone. For Touge events the NSX-R is a top-tier choice; its low weight and mid-engine balance excel on tight mountain sections where aerodynamic downforce matters less than mechanical grip. Avoid turbo upgrades, which destroy the car's natural rev-happy character.
For the NA1 R Forza Horizon car, the most successful community blueprints share a few common adjustments: balanced aero, tire compound matched to event surface, and gearing tuned for the specific Festival Playlist scenario rather than maximum top speed. The NA1 R Forza Horizon car responds best when the tuner respects the chassis's inherent character rather than trying to mask it with extreme settings.
Trivia & Lore
Surviving NA1 NSX-R examples have crossed 500,000 US dollars at recent auctions in Japan, exceeding the original 977-million-yen Type R sticker by a significant margin even after currency conversion.
- Common nicknames: NSX-R
- Subculture tags: JDM, track, mid-engine, faith
- The NA1 R Forza Horizon car appears in Festival Playlist seasonal challenges across multiple categories.
- Watch Discord and Reddit for NA1 R Forza Horizon car build sharing — the community is active across both platforms.