Grant was also partially responsible for the Carrera GT; Extreme Machines: Porsche Carrera GT Tony Lapine credits another (not KO or Larson) for the 996 but makes no mention of Grant on the Carrera; https://books.google.com/books?id=PTGIAAAAQBAJ&pg=PA9&lpg=PA9&dq=grant+larson+porsche+carrera+lapine&source=bl&ots=3Cr4KenLWU&sig=3mWS3MRxiGRIKp_Y4Xfzvqf2bPg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjek-mo3ubMAhWMMSYKHRp0CG0Q6AEIJDAB#v=onepage&q=grant%20larson%20porsche%20carrera%20lapine&f=false
Thanks for creating an NSX design thread on my behalf, but, sorry, I have zero interest is doing any 'real' research to determine KO's involvement with the NSX's design, or lack thereof. I'll leave that to you & others, whilst noting that when I do get round to dedicating time for research I'm confident I can get the job done The Lamborghini Miura Bible ? Joe Sackey | Joe Sackey Classics & The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO ? Joe Sackey | Joe Sackey Classics The fact remains that even though there is some doubt, you can't prove that KO had nothing to do with the NSX, either. As soon as I see a verifiable declaration by KO himself that he had nothing to do with the NSX's design, I'll be all-too-happy to amend my thinking, which, admittedly, is currently based on the weight of what I see online. Here is what I do have an interest in doing: Helping my son who I perceive to be a future star in the business sell his NSX. It has to be the nicest conditioned 14-year-old car of any kind I have ever come across, and I'm certain its the best value NSX you can buy today. That much is indisputable! For those interested in the original reason why I posted in this section in the first place, the car can be seen and discussed here http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/general-automotive-discussion/521802-nsx.html Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
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Generally agree with Joe's post above, but since this thread was split off, I find it very interesting. Reminds me very much of the Datsun 240Z / Albrecht Goertz design controversy. For years, Goertz was credited with the design of the 240Z, but historical data now suggests otherwise. Plenty of info on the net about it, so I won't go into it here. In any event, I did not realize Ken Okuyama had much to do with the NSX, but I do see plenty of reference to his involvement. Seems to be acknowledged but not confirmed.
