Acura NSX Sales Figures

The Acura NSX

The Acura NSX – sold as the Honda NSX in other markets – is the halo sports car of Honda’s luxury division. When it debuted for the 1991 model year, the mid‑engined, two‑seat coupe featured the world’s first mass‑production all‑aluminum monocoque body and a 3.0‑litre DOHC V6 with VTEC that produced about 270 hp. A later 3.2‑litre V6 and a six‑speed manual arrived for 1997. Acura ended first‑generation production in 2005 after roughly 18 thousand units. After an 11‑year hiatus, the nameplate returned for 2016 as a hybrid supercar built in Ohio.

Acura NSX Sales Data & Trends

The NSX has always been a low‑volume halo model rather than a mainstream seller. The first generation never sold more than a few thousand units per year, yet it burnished Acura’s performance credentials. The second generation has been even rarer: every example is hand‑built at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. Acura announced that production of the hybrid‑electric NSX would conclude after the 2022 model year; the final Type S version (limited to 350 units) marked the end of the line. Today the Integra hatchback and crossovers such as the Acura MDX and Acura RDX carry the performance mantle while Acura plans future electrified sports cars.

First Generation (1990–2005)

Honda engineers created the original NSX to showcase cutting‑edge technology and Formula 1‑inspired dynamics. The low, sleek body used an all‑aluminum monocoque chassis to minimize weight. Power came from a transverse 3.0‑litre DOHC V6 with VTEC variable valve timing (270 hp), coupled to a 5‑speed manual or optional 4‑speed automatic; later models gained a 3.2‑litre V6 (290 hp) and a 6‑speed manual. With its mid‑engine layout, double‑wishbone suspension and high‑revving V6, the NSX offered everyday usability and reliability uncommon among exotic cars. Sales remained modest but the NSX established Acura as a performance brand and paved the way for later sedans like the Acura Legend and Acura TL.

Second Generation (2016–2022)

The second‑generation NSX (model code NC1) returned as a hybrid supercar with a longitudinally mounted 3.5‑litre twin‑turbo V6 and three electric motors driving both axles via a 9‑speed dual‑clutch transmission. System output in standard models was 573 hp and 476 lb‑ft of torque, while the 2022 Type S edition increased output to 600 hp and 492 lb‑ft. The hybrid SH‑AWD system, aluminium‑intensive chassis and active aerodynamics delivered blistering performance and precise handling. Production of the NC1 ran from 2016 until 2022, with only 2 908 units built worldwide. With the NSX retired, Acura is focusing on electrified crossovers but has hinted at future sports cars.

Acura NSX U.S. Sales Data & Charts

The tables below show monthly and annual sales volumes for the Acura NSX in the U.S. and Canada. Use the drop‑down menus to compare data with other Acura models such as the Integra, TLX or RLX.

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Acura NSX Canada Sales Data & Charts

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