What is the Acura NSX?
The Acura NSX is a two-seat sports car and a distinctive part of the brand’s history. The original was a mid-engined coupe with an all-aluminum body, bringing Honda’s engineering approach to a sports car designed for the road.
The name returned with a very different second generation. Its petrol engine worked with hybrid assistance, giving the NSX a more complex powertrain while retaining its place as Acura’s flagship sports car. The two generations show distinct approaches to performance: a petrol-powered original followed by a hybrid model.
NSX generations
The first generation, NA1 and NA2, ran from 1991 to 2005. The mid-engined, two-seat coupe established the NSX as Acura’s sports-car flagship.
The second generation, NC1, followed from 2017 to 2022. It introduced hybrid power and a more technologically involved layout, bringing the NSX name to a close.
Engines and power
The US range spans engines from 3.0 L to 3.5 L and includes petrol and hybrid versions. Canada’s listed range covers the same engine-size span and uses petrol. The first generation was petrol-powered; the second added hybrid assistance.
Fuel consumption and where it was sold
US EPA figures cover the NSX from 1991 to 2022, with a best combined rating of 21 MPG and lowest listed consumption of 11.2 L/100 km. Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995 to 2022 and give lowest listed consumption of 11 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The Canadian range lists petrol, while the US range includes petrol and hybrid versions. EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so their results are not directly comparable.
Questions and answers
How many generations of Acura NSX are there?
The NSX has two generations: NA1 and NA2 from 1991 to 2005, followed by NC1 from 2017 to 2022.
Was the NSX a hybrid?
The second-generation NSX included hybrid versions. The US range lists both petrol and hybrid fuel types.
What is the NSX’s best combined EPA rating?
The best combined EPA rating in the United States is 21 MPG.
