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Honda / Acura NSX (NA1/NA2)

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Honda NSX (chassis code NA1/NA2) is a high-performance sports car in production from 1990 to 2005. It was available with a range of V6 engines that displaced 3.0 to 3.2 liters. It was also sold as Acura NSX in North America.

A superb mid-engine sports car, the original NSX was rather reliable yet reasonably priced. It had supercar-like styling and handling and has become a modern classic.

Utility-minded owners will likely need to keep an alternative for hauling things around, as the tiny cargo space is almost surely insufficient.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Honda NSX comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 91%

Pros

Great drivetrain reliability
Up to glorious 8000rpm redline
Supercar-like styling

Cons

Very little cargo space

What external reviewers found

External score 93%

Pros

Superb performance
Impressive handling
Superb manual gearbox

Cons

Senna’s driving skills aren’t the best

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Reviewer score 93% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Ayrton Senna played a part in developing Honda's first ever supercar. The NSX was the first series production car to feature a lightweight aluminum monocoque chassis. Combined with a mid-mounted V6 engine the NSX covered the 0-60mph dash in 5.7 seconds and went on to a 168mph top speed.

Pros

Superb performance
Impressive handling
Superb manual gearbox

Cons

Senna’s driving skills aren’t the best

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^ Icon Review: Honda NSX Mk1 (1990 - 2005). [autoexpress].

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