Elite “drowned”: iconic Japanese supercar has been lying at the bottom of the river for 20 years (photo)

In the US state of North Carolina, an Acura NSX from the 90s was unexpectedly found at the bottom of the river. The Japanese supercar was at the bottom for nearly 20 years. The history of the car is described on the LSX Salvage Facebook page.

The car was found by police divers looking for another missing car. It turns out that the Acura NSX has been listed as stolen since the late 90s.

Most likely it was hijackers who drowned the Acura NSX supercar. Before that, the car was partially disassembled – it lacks an engine and a number of other components.

For twenty years underwater, the car turned into a pile of metal. It’s rusted, its windows are broken, and it’s full of branches, moss, and silt.

However, the car was purchased for $8,500 at a used car auction. The new owner will try to restore the Japanese supercar, although it will be very difficult.

The Acura/Honda NSX is the only supercar in the company’s history. The first generation of the model was produced from 1990 to 2005 and was called the Japanese Ferrari. The car was equipped with a gasoline V6 with a capacity of 252-290 hp. With. The top version reached a top speed of 274 km/h and accelerated to 100 km/h in 5.7 s.

Now the first NSX is highly appreciated by collectors. However, the second generation of the model did not live up to expectations and was discontinued in 2022 due to low demand.

Previously Focus It is reported that the only Acura NSX in Ukraine was taken to Russia in 2022.

We also wrote that a rare car of the famous missing pilot Amelia Earhart was restored in the USA.