As far as I can see in the FAQ, the NSX was made more stiff because of the targa top. However, were there any changes made to the coupe over the years to make it more safe?
In '93 they added a passenger-side airbag, so that made it safer.
The changes made to the NSX-T (such as the thicker frame rails) were done to reduce flex, not to make it more safe. I am not sure whether those same changes carried over to the coupe, but I suspect that they did. If so, a '96+ coupe ought to be more rigid than a '91-94 coupe. (Not necessarily safer though.)
[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 09 December 2001).]
All new coupes produced since the NSX-T was introduced have the same structural reinforcements of the -T. So a late model coupe is stiffer than an original coupe. The safety benefits are probably marginal on a coupe.
Originally posted by Lud: All new coupes produced since the NSX-T was introduced have the same structural reinforcements of the -T. So a late model coupe is stiffer than an original coupe. The safety benefits are probably marginal on a coupe.
Is this why the newer coupes do not really need a rear strut brace?
Over-stiffening one area could result in stresses being redistributed differently. Or, if you like, you've now shifted around the weakest link. Probably not a big deal if we're talking marginal increments
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