The second-generation Honda NSX (chassis code NC1), marketed under the Acura brand in North America, marks the return of the legendary Japanese supercar after more than a decade of absence. Designed and assembled in the United States (at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio), it abandons the simplicity of its predecessor to become a technological showcase. It adopts a complex hybrid powertrain called Sport Hybrid SH-AWD, combining a mid-rear mounted 3.5L twin-turbo V6 with three electric motors (one at the rear, two at the front) and a 9-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Although its weight is substantial (approximately 1,760 kg), its torque vectoring management gives it formidable agility. In 2022, to mark the end of its production, Honda/Acura launched the Type S version, limited to 350
The second-generation Honda/Acura NSX is a misunderstood engineering masterpiece. Built to be the everyday supercar, it offers stratospheric reliability compared to its European rivals (McLaren, Ferrari). The SH-AWD hybrid system is impressively robust, and the rare problems reported are accessory-related (12V battery, expansion tank) or global supplier recalls (Denso pump). If you can overlook an aging multimedia system and a less prestigious badge than Porsche or Ferrari, the NSX NC1 is an exceptional purchase, especially on the used market where it experienced an initial depreciation before stabilizing. The Type S version is already an absolute collector's item.