The Pikes Peak Hill Climb is held annually in Colorado, but it isn’t an ordinary race. It’s a brutal ascent to above 14,000 feet along a 12.4-mile route that consists of 156 turns. Drivers not only have to worry about maintaining control of their vehicles but also their power output as the air thins on their way skyward. No, it isn’t an ordinary race, so no ordinary machine can serve as pace car.
What makes the new Acura NSX the perfect pace car for Pikes Peak?
Enter the all-new Acura NSX, a super car thirty years in the making.
With a twin-turbo V6 engine and a nine-speed, dual-clutch transmission, this car has more than enough power to get to the top. It’s not just the power that makes the NSX the perfect pace car, though.
There’s also Acura’s Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), a system that has reached its purist form yet on this vehicle. In addition to the V6, the NSX also boasts three electric motors that can crank out extra torque, granting extra traction and grip to the wheels that need it most. You haven’t taken a turn until you’ve experienced SH-AWD.
Experience the NSX with the Official Smartphone App
Do you want to see what it’s like to sit in the new NSX right now?
Head to the App Store now to download the Acura NSX eXperience, an augmented reality journey brought to you by 3DEXCITE.
The app offers you an inside look at the NSX where you control the view. You can also witness the NSX in motion with the help of this target image.
For the best results, you’ll want to print out this image or open it on a tablet and place it on a flat surface, then point your phone at the image with the app running. After that, you’ll be amazed. Our only caution is that this app can drain your battery quickly, so it might be better enjoyed within safe distance of a phone charger.
The first wave of new Acura NSX models is expected to be delivered later this year. Give us a call at Leith Acura in Cary if you have any questions about this historic car. We would love to discuss it with you.