Acura NSX: both generations, the NSX Type S and production numbers

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 6, 2026

The Acura NSX is a mid-engine supercar sold in two generations: the 1991–2005 aluminum car with a 270–290-hp VTEC V6, and the 2017–2022 hybrid with a twin-turbo V6 and three motors making 573 hp. Production ended with the 600-hp 2022 NSX Type S, limited to 350 cars, 300 for the U.S., at $169,500.

Type: Two-seat mid-engine sports car
Powertrains: NSX (2017–2021), NSX Type S (2022), NSX (1991–1996), NSX (1997–2005, manual) · 270–600 hp
Current generation: 2nd generation, 2017–2022

Acura NSX engines, horsepower and mpg

System output for the hybrid NSX combines the engine with a rear direct-drive motor and two front motors. EPA mpg is the same 21/22/21 for 2017 and 2022; first-generation EPA figures shown are 1991 and 2005.

Acura NSX powertrains with Acura-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
Version	Engine	Horsepower	Torque (lb-ft)	Transmission	Drive	EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
NSX (2017–2021)NSX	3.5L twin-turbo 75-degree V6 with three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD[1][2][3]	573	476	9-speed dual-clutch	Sport Hybrid SH-AWD	21/22/212017 MY[3]
NSX Type S (2022)NSX Type S, NSX Type S with Lightweight Package	3.5L twin-turbo V6 (520 hp engine) with three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD[4][2][3]	600	492	9-speed dual-clutch	Sport Hybrid SH-AWD	21/22/212022 MY[3]
NSX (1991–1996)NSX, NSX-T (1995–)	3.0L DOHC VTEC V6[5][2][6]	270	210	5-speed manual (252 hp with 4-speed automatic)	Rear-wheel drive	16/22/181991 MY[6]
NSX (1997–2005, manual)NSX, NSX-T (through 2001)	3.2L DOHC VTEC V6[5][2][6]	290	224	6-speed manual (automatics kept the 3.0L)	Rear-wheel drive	16/22/182005 MY[6]

Output is as rated by Acura; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

The 2022 NSX Type S

Every 2022 NSX was a Type S. Turbochargers shared with the NSX GT3 Evo, new injectors and intercoolers raised engine output by 20 hp, and a larger-capacity battery helped push system output to 600 hp and 492 lb-ft. The dual-clutch gearbox was retuned for faster shifts.

Acura limited production to 350 cars worldwide, 300 of them for the U.S. Pricing was $169,500, or $182,500 with the Lightweight Package of carbon-ceramic brakes and carbon trim, which cut 57.8 lbs.

600 hp / 492 lb-ft (+27 hp, +16 lb-ft over 2021)
350 built; 300 for the U.S.
$169,500; $182,500 with Lightweight Package
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First-generation NSX milestones

The 3.2L six-speed arrived for 1997, the 51-car Alex Zanardi Edition followed in 1999, and the 2002 facelift brought fixed HID headlights and a standard removable roof. Japan-only variants such as the NSX-R were never sold in the U.S.

In November 2026 Acura began selling more than 3,000 reproduction parts for the 1991–2005 NSX through its dealers as part of the Honda Heritage Parts program.[5][2][11]

Acura NSX generations by year

Every US Acura NSX generation with model years and engines, newest first
Generation	US model years	Engines	Notes
2nd generation	2017–2022	3.5L twin-turbo V6 hybrid (573 hp, 476 lb-ft); 2022 Type S 600 hp, 492 lb-ft; 9-speed DCT	Production began in 2016 at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. The 2019 model started at $157,500 before an $1,800 destination charge. The final car, NSX Type S #350 of 350, was completed in November 2022. Acura counts 1,814 U.S. sales of this generation.[2][7][8]
1st generation	1991–2005	3.0L VTEC V6 (270 hp manual / 252 hp automatic); 3.2L VTEC V6 (290 hp) with 6-speed manual from 1997	The first production car with an all-aluminum space frame and the first VTEC V6, built in Takanezawa, Japan, with chassis tuning input from Ayrton Senna. It went on sale in 1990; the removable-roof NSX-T arrived for 1995 and fixed HID headlights replaced the pop-ups for 2002. Acura counts 8,999 U.S. sales.[2][5]

What NSX buyers actually paid

MSRP is the starting point, not the transaction price. These CarWhere pages show buyer-reported prices and dealer invoice estimates for the Acura NSX.

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Frequently asked questions

How much did the Acura NSX cost?

The 2019 NSX started at $157,500 and the final 2022 NSX Type S at $169,500, or $182,500 with the Lightweight Package, before destination.

How much horsepower does the NSX have?

First-generation cars made 270 hp (3.0L manual) or 290 hp (3.2L). The 2017–2021 hybrid made 573 hp and the 2022 Type S 600 hp.

How many NSX Type S were made?

350 worldwide, 300 of them for the U.S., all built in Marysville, Ohio, for the 2022 model year.

What years was the Acura NSX made?

The first generation was sold for the 1991–2005 model years and the second for 2017–2022.

Is the NSX coming back?

Acura has not announced a new NSX. When production ended it said it would continue to pursue sports cars in the electrified era.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Acura for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2021 Acura NSX Specifications (November 20, 2020) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
Acura Debuts Limited Production 600hp NSX Type S at Monterey Car Week (August 12, 2021) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
EPA fuel economy ratings: 2017–2022 Acura NSX — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2022 Acura NSX Type S Specifications (August 12, 2021) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
Acura Model Chronology (November 7, 2012) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
EPA fuel economy ratings: 1991–2005 Acura NSX — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2019 Acura NSX Debuts in Monterey with Design Updates, Chassis Enhancements and Expanded Color Palette (August 24, 2018) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
Acura Completes Production of Final NSX Type S; Begins Hand-Assembly of Limited-Run TLX Type S PMC Edition (November 16, 2022) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
Limited Run Acura NSX Type S to Debut at Monterey Car Week, Celebrates Supercar’s Final Model Year (August 2, 2021) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
Acura Type S Timeline and Milestones (April 11, 2023) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)
Acura Begins U.S. Sales of More than 3,000 First-Gen NSX Reproduction Parts Exclusively at Acura Dealers (November 2, 2026) — Acura Newsroom (acuranews.com)

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