What is the NSX?
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NSX is a hybrid supercar under the Acura brand and also a product of Honda. The NSX is a 2-door, 2-seater hardtop sports car. The interior of the Honda NSX reflects the consistent "user-friendly" characteristics of Japanese cars, combined with Honda engineers' design emphasis on providing a spacious visual environment for occupants. As a result, the NSX is considered one of the more ergonomic supercars with clear visibility. The vehicle measures 4490mm in length, 1940mm in width, and 1215mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2630mm, and is equipped with a 9-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I still remember when I first entered the industry, the NSX was practically a legend among car enthusiasts. It was Honda's first mid-engine supercar launched in 1990, with an all-aluminum body as light as paper, a V6 engine paired with VTEC technology—the exhaust note at redline could give you goosebumps. Back then, it directly challenged the Ferrari 348 but cost a third less. Fans were heartbroken when production ended in 2005, until Honda brought it back in 2016 with a hybrid version—a 3.5T V6 plus three electric motors, with an AWD system delivering 581 horsepower and 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 3 seconds. As for the classic models, well-preserved ones in the used car market can now fetch up to $200,000, because it represents the pinnacle of Japanese industrial aesthetics.
As a sports car enthusiast, I truly admire the engineering mindset behind the NSX. From its development phase, this car pursued two key objectives: extreme speed and remarkable durability. The original design team even included F1 engineers, resulting in chassis tuning as precise as a scalpel. The new model takes it further with two front-axle motors independently controlling torque, automatically distributing power during cornering to deliver rail-like stability. The battery placement behind the seats optimizes weight distribution, while offering over ten kilometers of pure electric range for daily commutes. Though it can't match Bugatti's top speed, its Nürburgring lap time of 7 minutes 36 seconds humbles many European supercars.
