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The car's sound and high-revving nature were heavily influenced by Honda's Formula One expertise and development input from Ayrton Senna , resulting in an engine that behaves more like a race-bred unit than a standard V6.

The original exhaust was designed for a balance of performance and daily usability. Because of this, many owners opt for aftermarket upgrades from brands like Taitec or Pride Exhaust to achieve a more "F1-like" high pitch or a more aggressive, raspy tone.

The is renowned for an exhaust note that transforms from a civil, family-sedan-like hum at low RPMs into a high-pitched, metallic "scream" as it reaches its 8,300 RPM redline . Key Features of the NA1 Sound Profile

One of its most distinctive auditory features is the "crescendo" that occurs when the high-lift camshafts engage. On the standard C30A engine , this transition becomes particularly pronounced just above 5,000 RPM , changing the engine's tone to a mechanical roar right behind the driver's ear.

While the exhaust provides the external "growl," enthusiasts often emphasize the induction note —the sound of the engine breathing—which is amplified by the mid-engine layout.