Acura NSX Quick Facts

First year of production: 1990
Last year of production: Ongoing
Base Price: $62,000 (1991)
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Acura NSX articles on Automobile

We stopped by Radwood in a very Radwood-worthy 1991 Acura NSX.

25 years after its launch, we drove the first NSX to find out why we love it so much.

In 2015, we got our first crack at the second-gen NSX.

Which we promptly voted one of our Automobile All Stars.

Later, we drove the updated 2019 NSX.

Acura NSX FAQ

You have questions about the Acura NSX.Automobilehas answers. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked Acura NSX queries:

Is the Acura NSX a supercar?

If it's the first generation of NSX we're talking about, we'd say it's more of a sports or super-sports car than an outright supercar. Now, if you mean the current NSX, then yes. The second-generation NSX is more than potent enough to be considered a true supercar.

How fast is the Acura NSX?

Top speed of the original NSX was a heady 163 mph, and the second-gen NSX won't stop pulling until 191 mph.

Is the NSX a Honda or an Acura?

It's both! In the U.S., it's only sold under the premium Acura nameplate, but everywhere else, it's labeled as a Honda.

Is the Acura NSX a hybrid?

We assume you mean the second-gen and current NSX. In that case, yes—it's a hybrid.

1991 Acura NSX Specifications
PRICE	$60,600 (base)
ENGINE	3.0L DOHC 24-valve V-6/270 hp @ 7,100 rpm, 210 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm; 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V-6/252 hp @ 5,600 rpm, 210 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm (automatic transmission)
TRANSMISSION	5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
LAYOUT	2-door, 2-passenger, mid-engine, RWD coupe
EPA MILEAGE	19/24 mpg (city/hwy)
L x W x H	173.4 x 71.3 x 46.1 in
WHEELBASE	99.6 in
WEIGHT	3,010-3,098 lb
0-60 MPH	5.2 sec
TOP SPEED	163 mph