Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - Break out your checkbook: Spoon Signature NSX-R GT available in 2009

Avid Honda fans have probably already seen mention of this car in Road & Track or over at GTChannel.com (and a=1570" target="_blank">here), but here are a few more details and photos on the Spoon Signature NSX-R GT. The Spoon Signature NSX-R GT is set to be formally announced at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon in January. Spoon will be racing a specially prepared version of the NSX-R at the Macau Grand Prix this coming weekend. According to GTChannel.com, Spoon's race-prepped NSX-R features a 450hp naturally-aspirated 3.5L V6 capable of turning 9800rpm, all in a 950kg package.

Pricing of the roadgoing version is expected to come in at around $150,000. Spoon plans to manufacturer five of these in 2009. Total potential quantities are unknown but are thought to be limited to around 20 to 25. Opak Racing (based in Northern California) will also offer kits to convert existing NSXs to Type-R specs. "The kit contains all the Type-R parts for conversion, including Spoon-prepped engine and transmission, with Spoon aero kit. TypeR parts: interior, door panel, dash, gauge cluster, steering, seats, carpets, accessories,etc. Wheels, (brake and suspension system by Spoon)."

**Spoon Signature NSX Type-R GT**
Engine	NA 3.2 L , Approx. 300HP Turbo 3.0L Approx. 450HP Spoon Balanced and Blue printed Spoon Yellow valve Cover All internals are Spoon balanced
Transmission	6-speed manual Option: Automatic
Color	White, Black, Yellow, Blue Available Type R colors
Seats	Type-R Red or Black
Wheels	F: TypeR 17�x 7 �� R: TypeR 17�x 8 ��
Tires	F: 215 40 17 R: 255 40 17 Bridgestone or BF Goodrich
Air/Heat	Type-R Standard
LSD	Type-R Standard
Exhaust	Spoon Dual Exhaust for NA Spoon Single Exhaust for Turbo
Brake system	Spoon Monoblock Calipers Spoon Large Rotors Spoon Brake pads Spoon Brake lines
Suspension	Spoon Custom Dampers
Air duct	Spoon Unicorn and sides air duct
Front Bumper	Spoon aero
Rear Bumper	Spoon aero
Carpet	Type-R Red or black
Instruments	Type-R
Door interior panels	Type-R
Lighting and lens	Type-R

Options:

Turbo Charge
Dry carbon Fiber trunk
Dry Carbon Door panels
Driver�s side airbag

Not included in the price:

Shipment from Japan to US by Container ship.
Tax � Homeland Security
DMV Registration

The Spoon NSX will be tuned prior to shipment. Spoon warranty applies to engine and transmission.

For more info: Email: info@spoonsports.us or call Edmun Laurea at (650) 204 9483