Honda NSX | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
Also called | Acura NSX (North America) |
Production | 1990–2005 2016–2022 |
Model years | 1991–2005 2017–2023 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car (S) |
The Honda NSX, marketed in North America as the Acura NSX, is a two-seater, rear mid-engined, rear-wheel drive sports car manufactured by Honda.[1]
The origins of the NSX trace back to 1984, with the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental) concept,[2] for a 3.0 L (180 cu in) V6 rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car. Honda, with the intention of meeting or exceeding the performance of the then V8 engine Ferrari range, committed to the project, aiming at both reliability and a lower price. The concept evolved and had its name changed to NS-X, which stood for "New", "Sportscar" "eXperimental",[3] although the production model was launched as the NSX.