One of 483 examples of the first-generation NSX-R built exclusively for the Japanese domestic market; imported by the first owner to the United Kingdom in 1998 Track-focused special featuring a mid-mounted, balanced 3-litre engine making 280 horsepower; up to 120 kilograms lighter than the standard NSX Finished in stunning Charlotte Pearl Green over a black Alcantara interior; features rare optional seven-spoke Custom Order wheels presented in Championship White As Honda sought to take on Ferrari and Porsche with its “New Sportscar Experimental” flagship, the design brief was to create a world-beater that really could be enjoyed every day.

Naturally, this left engineers to make some concessions in the pursuit of usability.

However, the NSX-R from 1992 was born to be a hardcore, no-compromise, track-focused special.

When specified in leanest form, minus traction control and with much of the sound deadening removed, the R was up to 120 kilograms lighter than standard.

That helped the...