Since the NSX Type R was built in 1992 for sports car racing, only a few cars have carried the Type R designation.
In Japan, a sedan appeals to younger men with families, a demographic that can afford a performance car.
Thanks to a rigid chassis, an aggressive suspension tune and 18-inch Bridgestone Potenza RE070s, the Type R carries huge speed through corners.
Japanese-spec K20A 2.0-liter churns out 222 hp at 8,000 rpm, and six-speed manual transmission makes the most of it.
A Honda inline-4 engine with i-VTEC makes a distinct roar as the hot cam profile engages at 5,800 rpm.
Cornering grip comes from 225/40R18 tires, and four-piston Brembo calipers with 12.6-inch rotors keep your options open.
It's not quite as overpowering as the arcade-style presentation of the Euro-spec Type R, yet the sedan's d ash puts you in the mood.
Type R features unique front seats with reinforced frames and supportive bolsters.
An assortment of trim pieces enhances aerodynamic slipperiness, yet this car looks way, way Japanese.
Above 85 mph, the rear wing and underbody diffuser improve rear grip by generating more than 110 pounds downforce.
Nail the throttle through Suzuka's Esses and the rear end comes around superbly to follow t he cornering line set by the fronts.
Get the weight forward, turn in quickly and the tail will slide, but correction is progressive and low stress.
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