Engine	V six-cylinder
Displacement	2977/3201 cm³
Bore * stroke	90/93 * 78 mm
Engine control	2*DOHC VTEC
Valves	4 per cylinder
Valve train	VTEC
Performance	199 kW (274 HP)/206 kW (280 HP)
Rated speed	7300 rpm
Maximum speed	8300 rpm
Torque	305 Nm at 5300 rpm
Transmission	Five-/six-speed, six-speed semi-automatic with 188 kW (255 HP)
Construction type	Mid-engine (transverse), rear drive
Body	Aluminum
Suspension v/h	Wishbone, aluminum
Brakes	Discs, internal ventilated
Tyres	215/40 R 17/-
Top speed	Approx. 260/270 km/h
Year of construction	1990 - 1997
End of construction	2005
Variant	Targa version (1995)
Original price	Approx. 75.000 - 95.000 DM
Special feature	Traction control

Honda has probably never been missing self-confidence. It is the first that venture out of the Japanese archipelago with all consequences. And always associated with participation in racing, with two and even with fourwheeler. 1964 even as the first Japanese company in the Formula 1. So it is not surprising that one thought in 1989, the time has come to present the world (in Chicago) a super sports car. At that time for the engine six cylinders are enough, as these already are well at Honda with increased speed level. The other ingredients are the finest: mid-engine with titanium conrods and abundant use of aluminum in the chassis and suspension, sometimes even Carbon fiber (e.g. in R version for the seats). Later versions contain significantly more body parts made of carbon fiber. In the Japanese domestic duel occurs 1994 Toyota Supra on the scene, what inspires the innovation spirit again.
Very good driving characteristics are certified to the NSX, a mechanically durable, but unfortunately at a higher capacity drive a little louder. The pictures above show the original and the racing versions after the transfer from retractable on conventionally fit headlights. It is also called the Japanese answer to Ferrari, thus is meant only a little the performance, but rather the working. About six years take the development. Experience of front-wheel drive flow in. Because the design is typical for a couple of mid-engine sports car of that time. The front transverse engine moves back basically and keeps in check the otherwise enormous space consumption of vehicles with central engine.