Acura NSX First Generation Chronology (1991-2005)
The NSX, marketed in North America as the Acura NSX, is a two-seater, rear mid-engined, rear-wheel drive sports car manufactured by Honda from 1990–2005.
The NSX debuted at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show.
Years Available: 1991-2005
Original Engine: 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve VTEC V-6
270 hp @ 7100 rpm, 210 lbs-ft @ 5300 rpm (with 5-speed manual)
252 hp @ 6600 rpm, 210 lbs-ft torque @ 5300 rpm (with 4-speed automatic)
Original Transmission:
5-speed manual/4-speed automatic
- New model; first all-aluminum production car; first variable valve timing and lift in production car; first use of titanium connecting rods in production car
- 1992: Grand Prix White exterior color available
- 1993: passenger side airbag and seat belt tensioners standard equipment
- 1994: larger wheels and tires standard
- 1995: NSX-T with removable roof panel introduced; electric power steering standard; electronic throttle control standard; torque reactive differential standard; automatic models receive SportShift manual shift control
- 1996: no changes
- 1997: new 3.2-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6 engine produces 290 hp and 224 lbs-ft torque with 6-speed manual transmission (automatic-equipped models retain 3.0-liter combination); larger brakes with retuned anti-lock control; retuned electric power steering; dual mass flywheel; reshaped front spoiler; new wheels
- 1998: no changes
- 1999: Alex Zanardi Edition features exclusive wheels and tires, shift knob, numbered plaque, weight reduction, retuned suspension and titanium-finished center console and door trim
- 2000: perforated leather upholstery standard
- 2001: no changes
- 2002: all NSX models feature removable roof panel, NSX-T name dropped; pop-up headlights replaced with fixed-position HID; lower air dam; redesigned taillights, air diffuser, exhaust tips, trunk lip spoiler; new Acura badging; smoother side sills; revised suspension; larger wheels and tires
- 2003: no changes
- 2004: redesigned meter panel surround; new shift knob; standard keyless entry system; standard trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer
- 2005: no changes; final model year for NSX
- The first-generation NSX was discontinued in 2005. North American models were sold as the Acura NSX.
