The first generation nsx was known for being an everyday supercar that was easy to live with and work on. Production of the 2017 acura nsx starts next month at the marysville, ohio, plant, but the first examples of the allnew supercar are already rolling off the assembly line. It outweighs the original 1990 car by more than 800 pounds and is over 300 heavier than a chevrolet corvette z06. The first generation honda nsx, marketed in north america and hong kong as the acura nsx, is a 2seater, midengined sports car that was manufactured by honda in japan from 1990 to 2005. Patience is a virtue when youre waiting for the next musthave supercar, but the 2017 acura nsx has demanded more faith than most. For the model reintroduced in 2016, see honda nsx second generation. Acura used a slide in its technical presentation that showed the tail of a firstgen nsx through the windshield of the new car the new literally following the. Or, rather, consider the 2017 acura nsx to be the supercar that establishes something entirely new. The moment i really got the 2017 acura nsx wasnt when i launched it to highway speed from a standstill in three seconds, egged on by the 573 horsepower soundtrack of two turbos dumping air into. Buy a 2017 acura nsx and you also get a personalized digital film that matches the exact specs and serial number of your supercar.
This is an eminently practical supercar, as was the firstgeneration acura nsx 19912005, image right that was dinged for being too easy to. Rick hendrick takes delivery of first 2017 acura nsx viknesh vijayenthiran may 25, 2016 comment now. For 2017, acura has resurrected the nsx name and applied it to an allnew midengine coupe, but can it fill the big shoes left by its predecessor. Its been three years since acura first showed off the nsx. Finally, his car is complete and has been delivered. Acura have thrown everything and the kitchen sink at the nsx to make it the most sophisticated and best performing supercar thats ever been built. In the 25 years since the first nsx drew auto enthusiasts to. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2017 acura nsx coupe at u. The nsx gt is hondas first production carbased gt500 competitor in eight years. Acura gives 2017 nsx buyers personalized swag with their new. Apr 09, 2016 ryan gets some time behind the wheel of the allnew 2017 acura nsx hybrid supercar. First drive of 2020 corvette stingray convertible z51 jay lenos garage. We got our hands on the allnew 2017 acura nsx for a first drive. Back in january, the first 2017 acura nsx was auctioned off at a charity event.
Mar 14, 2016 patience is a virtue when youre waiting for the next musthave supercar, but the 2017 acura nsx has demanded more faith than most. I first came into contact with the 2017 acura nsx back in october 2015 on the track at the honda research centre in tochigi, japan. Im hammering through it all in a 2017 nsx, punching a hole in the quiet countryside with a wailing twinturbo v6. The nsx is insanely complicated, with an assist motor. Search preowned 2017 acura nsx listings to find the best okeechobee, fl deals. Mar 17, 2016 i first came into contact with the 2017 acura nsx back in october 2015 on the track at the honda research centre in tochigi, japan. It also includes three more electric motors for a total output of 573horsepower to all four wheels. But what i found sitting in the parking lot at lime rock piqued my interest even more a firstgeneration nsx. In 2017, honda launched the nsxgt, replacing the nsx conceptgt. Power for the allnew 2017 acura nsx comes from a nonvtec 75degree twinturbo 3. It succeeds the original nsx that was produced in japan from 1990 to 2005. Weve been waiting for the new 2017 acura nsx so long, i was starting to worry id find it passe even before i drove it. This article is about the first generation of the honda nsx produced between 1989 and 2005. The nsxgt is hondas first production carbased gt500 competitor in eight years.
In its first few years of existence, acura was among the bestselling luxury marques in the us. Autoblog editorinchief michael austin drives the 2017 acura nsx hybridelectric supercar at sonoma raceway in california. The nsx is a rolling tech showcase, combining a midmounted, twinturbocharged, 75degree, 3. According to jason bilotta, the chief engineer of the acura nsx, the. We use cookies to improve your experience on this site and show you personalized advertising. After well over a decade, the acura nsx nameplate returns to the u. The first mass production car to have titanium connecting rods, it also used their famous vtec variable valve control on a 3. Acura nsx owners get a custom film with purchase super street. The 2017 acura nsx is still the crazy fast spaceship you can.
Read all about our driving impressions here with plenty of photos. Featuring a wide vangle of 75 degrees for a low centre of gravity, the nsxs twinturbocharged v6 engine achieves an ideal balance between. The winning bid at that barrettjackson auction belonged to rick hendrick, the man behind the hendrick motorsports nascar team. We know that acura is working on the new 2017 acura nsx but it looks like they might not end with just the 2017 acura nsx standard version as they hint that we might be seeing a few more variant in the future. Hondas new acura nsx is the first to marry a v6 engine to three electric motors for highspeed steering. We know pretty much exactly what to expect when a new. Specifications, features, illustrations, colors and equipment shown is based upon the latest available information at the time. First 2017 acura nsx supercar comes off line in ohio.
Apr 07, 2016 ryan gets some time behind the wheel of the allnew 2017 acura nsx hybrid supercar. The creation of acura coincided with the introduction of a jdm honda dealership sales channel, called honda clio, which sold luxury vehicles, joining previously established honda verno, followed by honda primo the following year. Featuring a wide vangle of 75 degrees for a low centre of gravity, the nsxs twin turbocharged v6 engine achieves an ideal balance between. The honda nsx second generation, marketed as the acura nsx in north america and china, is a 2seater, allwheel drive, midengine hybrid sports car developed and manufactured by honda in the united states. Its been three years since acura first showed off the nsx concept. The successor to one of historys most beloved vehicles, the 2017 acura nsx is the thinking mans supercar. All in all, the nsx brings a level of sophistication to the supercar that even the most expensive exotics cant emulate. The 2017 nsx goes back to its roots as the first practical supercar.
A comedy about a screenwriter robert wuhl, whose old movie script is read by a producer. The 2017 acura nsx is buildtoorder and offers a fairly good choice of exterior paint and interior leather colors, as well as various interior luxury options and carbon fiber packages. Apr 18, 2016 while infiniti corrects the trace by turning the steering wheel, acura nudges the front of the nsx around with the motors. The 2017 acura nsx is still the crazy fast spaceship you. We got our hands on the allnew 2017 acura nsx for a first. Com new sports experience is the motivating phrase behind the acura nsx, which had its first run from 1989 to 2005 as a modestly. Set to arrive in late 2016 or early 2017 at the latest, the new acura nsx type r will probably give nightmares to the. Acura used a slide in its technical presentation that showed the tail of a firstgen nsx through the windshield of. The nsx is the first hybrid that has brake feel on par with a traditional vacuumassisted system. I was wondering how long it will take before prices of the new ones on the used car market bottom out. Mar 14, 2016 2017 acura nsx first drive photo by joe bruzek out on the track, our nsx wore the optional pirelli p zero trofeo r tires sized 24535zr19 in the front and 30530zr20 out back. Heres why the 2017 acura nsx is better than you think. Acura builds the nsx at the new performance manufacturing center in marysville, ohio, where master engine builders run each v6 on a dynamometer to break it in.
Sonoma, california when acura scheduled the first drive of the longawaited 2017 acura nsx, our list of questions ran off a notebook page. I first came into contact with the 2017 acura nsx back in october. Although descriptions are believed to be correct, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. After a rough, seemingly neverending gestation, acuras secondgeneration nsx is finally.
I realize no one knows for sure but with the batteries and other technology on the car, maybe it will happen sooner that with other cars. Winner of best commercial film london motor film festival 2017 director. The 2017 acura nsx is a gorgeous, fast, weird supercar july 27, 2017 cars by nick caruso photo by nick caruso its been such a long time coming. Rick hendrick takes delivery of first 2017 acura nsx. But none of them are the nsx by bradley iger november 30, 2017 2017 acura nsx. Curious to hear other primers guesses on how long it will take the new nsx to be fully depreciated. Com new sports experience is the motivating phrase behind the acura nsx, which had its first run from 1989 to 2005 as a modestly powered, midengine. Daring to reboot an icon and thats certainly what the. Ryan gets some time behind the wheel of the allnew 2017 acura nsx hybrid supercar. The 2017 nsx comes with a firstofitskind sport hybrid super handling allwheel drive power unit and an incredibly comfort cockpit that allows for the highest performance driving. Nsx is the first supercar powered by a bespoke sport hybrid super handling allwheel drive, 573hp power unit that is an absolute gamechanger. Watch the 2017 acura nsx being built get the latest car.
Currently, the 2017 acura nsx also can get up to 573 horsepower and 476 lbft of torque, which is quite impressive. First 2017 acura nsx rolls off production line edmunds. Acura is the first japanese automotive luxury brand. Acura is starting the nsx originals program that gives early owners of the supercar a personalized film and scale model depicting their new. The acura nsx is highperformance on the road, but is it on the sales sheets. The 2017 acura nsx is gorgeous and weird gear patrol. Meet the nextgeneration 2020 acura nsx the only supercar designed, developed and manufactured in america. Marysville, ohio the first 2017 acura nsx rolled off the production line in marysville, ohio on tuesday, as the supercar edged closer to car shoppers hands.