Acura Announces Pricing for 1999 Alex Zanardi Edition NSX
23 February 1999
Acura Announces Pricing for 1999 Alex Zanardi Edition NSX
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 19 -- Acura announced today pricing
for its 1999 Alex Zanardi Edition NSX exotic sports car. The manufacturer's
suggested retail pricing for the special edition model is $84,000.
The Alex Zanardi Edition NSX takes Acura's all-aluminum sports car to new
levels of excitement with this signature series model that features a number
of distinctive features, including revised suspension and exclusive interior
and exterior styling cues.
Available only as a hard-top coupe, the signature series NSX takes its
name from two-time CART open-wheel racing championship driver, Alex Zanardi.
Only 50 copies of this limited edition model will be hand built at the
company's Takanazawa plant in Tochigi, Japan -- each identified by a numbered
signature plaque located between the driver and passenger seat head rests.
To showcase this limited edition vehicle, a special web page has been set
up at the http://www.acura.com website enabling customers to go online and locate a
Zanardi NSX through a special dealer directory. To keep potential purchasers
aware of availability, the web page will feature a countdown of the number of
unsold cars still in stock at Acura dealerships.
The ultra-exclusive Alex Zanardi Edition coupe features a lower overall
weight than the standard NSX, a racetrack-tuned suspension, lightweight BBS
allow wheels, titanium shift knob and signature series plaque to set this
model apart from other NSX models.
The Alex Zanardi Edition takes NSX performance up a notch with an improved
power-to-weight ratio. Total vehicle weight is reduced 149 pounds compared to
the NSX-T, through the use of a fixed body-colored hard-top roof, lighter rear
spoiler, single pane rear glass, lightweight BBS allow wheels, a lighter
battery, and a manual rack-and-pinion steering system.
Other features available only on the Alex Zanardi Edition NSX include
red-stitched interior trim with suede-like seating surfaces, exclusive center
console and door inserts, and aluminum-mesh intake covers. A Formula Red
exterior color completes the package.
The Alex Zanardi Edition NSX is equipped with a 3.2-liter, DOHC, 24-valve,
VTEC V-6 engine producing 290 horsepower and 224 lb.-ft of torque, coupled to
a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission.
Like all Acuras, the Alex Zanardi Edition NSX is covered by a
comprehensive 4year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and Acura
Total Luxury Care program, which includes free 24-hour roadside assistance,
concierge service and trip routing. For the latest product and company
information, visit the Acura website at http://www.acura.com.
1999 ACURA PRICES
Suggested Retail Price*
Alex Zanardi Edition NSX
6-speed Manual $84,000
NSX
4-speed Automatic or 6-speed Manual $84,000
NSX-T
4-speed Automatic or 6-speed Manual $88,000
3.5RL
4-speed Automatic $41,900**
** Acura Navigation System is a $2,000 option -- the only factory
option offered on RL
3.2TL
4-speed Automatic $27,950**
** Acura Navigation System is a $2,000 option -- the only factory
option offered on TL
3.0CL
4-speed Automatic $26,150
2.3CL
5-speed Manual $23,100
4-speed Automatic $23,900
INTEGRA
LS Sports Coupe -- 5-speed Manual $19,200
LS Sports Coupe -- 4-speed Automatic $20,000
LS Sports Sedan -- 5-speed Manual $20,000
LS Sports Sedan -- 4-speed Automatic $20,800
GS Sports Coupe -- 5-speed Manual $20,850
GS Sports Coupe -- 4-speed Automatic $21,650
GS Sports Sedan -- 5-speed Manual $21,400
GS Sports Sedan -- 4-speed Automatic $22,200
GS-R Sports Coupe -- 5-speed Manual $22,100
GS-R Sports Sedan -- 5-speed Manual $22,400
SLX
4-speed Automatic $36,300
All information correct as of February 19, 1999
*Based on manufacturer's suggested retail price, price does not include
$455 ($745 for NSX and NSX-T) destination and handling charge