![]() ![]() Repair Initially brought to us for minor cosmetic repairs, the NSX project quickly grew in scope and ultimately became one of our shops favorite projects to date. Today, the new NSX is pushing even more limits of what a supercar can do. ![]() The nameplate was discontinued in 2005 and then reinstated in 2015 at the North American International Auto Show. Although only 6,000 units were sold in 1991 (sales fell drastically after 1991), the supercar attracted a lot of press for Acura, and was dubbed the best car of its type ever made. The budget used to produce this supercar fell around $140 million in 1990, which is about $250 million today. A V6 engine was decided on as the V6 turbo would lack the throttle response desired and the V8 would be too heavy. As for handling, the developers wanted the NSX to out-handle other exotic cars while still maintaining that user-friendly aspect. At the time, the competitors all lacked some of these qualities. The requirements for such a car? Well, the R&D team aimed to build a vehicle that was sporty, comfortable, quiet, lightweight, aggressive, ergonomic and powerful. The main goal for Honda was to design and build a bona-fide exotic supercar. History The Acura NSX, also known as Honda’s supercar, was developed in 1990 and then sold in the United States under the Acura brand name starting in 1991.
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