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The 1990 Acura NSX (NA1) is a mid-engine supercar manufactured by Honda in Japan, and sold in North America under the Acura brand.

Unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show in February 1989, the NSX showcases several of Honda's F-1 technologies, and was the first production car to offer an all-aluminum, monocoque body, which was product of extreme testing to increase rigidity.

With its body profile based on an F16 fighter jet, the NSX is powered by a mid-mounted, naturally aspirated 3.0L V6 engine made of aluminium, and utilises Honda's VTEC valvetrain system.

It was introduced as an "Acura" brand car, and the development code name "NS-X" represented "new," "sportscar" and "unknown world," X being the mathematical symbol for an unknown value.[1]

In 1997, the first generation NSX underwent a facelift.

Games[]

The Need for Speed[]

The Acura NSX appears in The Need for Speed.

In all releases, following the 3DO original release, it is grouped in Class C alongside the Mazda RX-7 and Toyota Supra Turbo. It has the highest top speed of its class, although has the most understeer.

It can only be selected with a silver body colour although, in the PlayStation and Sega Saturn releases, it can appear in dark blue when driven by A.I. and split-screen opponents.

Description

The world's only aluminum unit body sports car, the NSX uses lightweight and ingenious variable valve train technology to extract excellent performance from the relatively small V6. The rear tires track along obediently in 95% of situations, requiring something foolish to make this car spin. It has very precise steering and excellent ABS-assisted brakes.

— In-game Showcase (3DO)

Honda shook the automotive world by its lapels in 1991 with the introduction of the NSX, a 168-mile per hour exotic with an all-aluminum unit body and a 270 horsepower mid-mounted V6. Not only was it quick, agile, and forgiving to the inexperienced driver, the NSX established a new level of refinement for exotic cars. It's easy to get in and out of, it's quiet at cruise, its trunk will hold two golf bags, and its outward vision is superb for a mid-engine car.

While it may not be the most powerful exotic, the NSX's trimmed three thousand pound curb weight makes the most of the power it has got, with 0 to 60 runs of less than six seconds as proof. Forgiving and predictable are words that come to mind with the driver needing to do something really foolish to get this car to spin. The steering feedback is so immediate and precise, it almost feels as if you're holding a tie rod in each hand. Powerful anti-lock brakes give the NSX the most stopping power of the bunch.

Honda eats 270 horsepower out of its four-cam 3 liter V6 using such pricey metals as aluminum and titanium, and its ingenious VTEC system which employs two distinct camshaft lobe profiles to get both a smooth idle and excellent power at high RPM. The result allows this V6 to pull melodiously to 8000 RPM, making smooth power without the vibration and commotion you'd associate with some cars in its class. With the exception of a steel cross beam that supports the steering column, the NSX's structure is composed entirely of aluminum extrusions, stampings, and castings.

— In-game Showcase (DOS, PlayStation, Saturn, and Special Edition)

Need for Speed: No Limits[]

The Honda NSX appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of update 4.4.6 and featured in the "Breakout" special event that took place from April 27, 2020 to May 2, 2020. The starting performance rating is 372.

Stock

The stock NSX is a classic sport class car that requires 40 rare blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:

  • "Breakout" special event
  • Black Market
NFSNL Honda NSX 1991 Carlist Classic Sports Classic Sports Stock 2267 1100 1683 372 Performance Rating
NFSNL GoldStar 2NFSNL GreyStar 4 x40 Rare Blueprints Max ? ? ? ? Performance Rating
Stage Upgrades
X X X X

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References[]

  1. Website: Honda (2023) The NSX / 1990. Available at: https://global.honda/heritage/episodes/1990thensx.html
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