 
New 2020 Acura NSX - Engineering
Engineering Is An Art
Equal parts rational and emotional, sports car engineering is at its best when the tension between these sides results in harmony. Such was the vision for NSX: power and beauty, precision and nuance, interwoven such that the car itself becomes both a machine and an experience.
Steering Mount
Ultra-rigid multi-material space frame optimizes dynamics and safety performance.
Center Of Gravity
Optimized layout lowers center of gravity for maximum efficiency.
Mounts And Subframe
Rigid, all-aluminum subframe and mounts minimize pitch and roll.
Suspension
All-aluminum suspension with third-gen magnetorheological (MR) dampers.
Steering Mount
Rigid-mount EPS heightens steering fidelity.
Perfected
NSX Sports Hybrid Power Unit: Precisely engineered to produce 573-hp, 476 lb-ft of torque and a top speed of 191 MPH.
New 2020 Acura NSX - Power Unit
It's the first of its kind
NSX is the first supercar powered by a bespoke Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Driveâ„¢, 573-hp power unit that is an absolute game-changer. NSX Engine power and direct electric torque combine for a new kind of dynamic performance, not just in acceleration, but in steering and braking too. This is interwoven dynamics in the purest sense: exhilarating performance powered by precision.
It Starts With 500-HP
It growls and you're gone. Speed, power and amazing ingenuity live inside this clever beast: a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged, 75-degree, 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 engine with dry sump lubrication. It's the product of countless days and nights of relentless engineering, perfected on the track.
Direct Drive Motor
Think of it as throttle response deluxe. Sandwiched between the V-6 and the 9-speed DCT, the direct drive supercar electric motor is attached directly to the driveshaft for immediate torque and acceleration. At the track, Launch Mode can slice off .5 seconds and deliver pressed-back-in-your-seat g-force the instant you release the brake.
Intelligent Power Unit
The brain of the power unit is also its primary battery. Positioned low and center, it sits behind the seats, directing energy to electric motors front and rear.
Twin Motor Unit (TMU)
G-loading you can feel comes from two independent electric motors at the front wheels that deal out immediate torque on the move for athletic acceleration that makes passing absolutely effortless.
It All Comes Together
Working in concert, the engine and electric motors produce a combined peak 573-hp and 476 lb-ft of torque, which translates into a G-crushing 0 - 60 MPH in 2.7 seconds, and a heart-pounding track top speed of 191 MPH.
New 2020 Acura NSX - dynamics
NSX Is More Than One Supercar
Its dynamic range flexes to reflect its driver's mood, responding to every input with absolute fidelity. Weekend touring or competitive tracking, commuting or negotiating a mountain pass, it adapts and supports and partners with its driver. That purity of dynamic response extends beyond motion to emotion: the love of driving, with utter confidence.
Core Strength
Ultimate rigidity is the holy grail of dynamic sports car performance. Achieving it demands complex engineering, striking an ironically delicate balance between brutal forces. In NSX, that balance is struck from the inside out with a completely clean-sheet design, a multi-material space frame that forms the foundation for instant response in steering, throttle and brakes.
It's All About Control
Dynamics is the magic that happens when precise control creates absolute freedom. Case in point: Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Driveâ„¢.
Impeccable Road Manners
Even the most devout track enthusiast appreciates nice manners. NSX delivers a refreshingly civilized approach to touring, thanks to its advanced, lightweight suspension and steering systems and rigid frame. Third-generation magnetorheological (MR) dampers respond to the road more than 1000 times per second; the cabin provides a quiet refuge with muted wind and road sound. Engine sound aligns with driving mode - from the near-silence of Quiet Mode to Track Mode's aggressive snarl. Across the driving spectrum, the same systems that deliver high-performance athleticism at speeds approaching 200 MPH provide the same poise and traction management at every speed.
You Can Stop Right There
Stopping on demand is a beautiful thing. NSX super sports brakes are powerful, linear, predictable and virtually fade-free. High-performance Brembo® hydraulic brakes and hybrid regenerative braking are seamlessly integrated to confidently deliver authentic, high-fidelity response anywhere, anytime.
New 2020 Acura NSX - Design
Extraordinary By Design
In its exterior design, NSX presents purity of form in graceful lines weaving through aggressively sculpted planes. Elegant design language creates intriguing contrasts from every angle; what appears as a singular striking shape reveals purposeful detail.
Front
Explore the nuances of NSX styling: its planes and curves, angles and contrasts, proportions and surfaces. Together these elements create an unmistakable identity, uniquely its own.
Front Airflow Intakes
Maximize cooling across key heat exchangers from front to back.
Front Airflow Exits
Improve airflow and provide downforce as they direct air to intercooler intakes and engine vents.
Side Airflow Intakes
Airflow stabilized by front vents and body shape, enters the side intakes to cool the turbo intercoolers.
Aerodynamic Shape
Directs airflow down the rear glass to cool the transmission and engine room.
Bespoke Cooling Subframe
Rear brakes are partially cooled via specially-tuned air deflectors directing air through the subframe.
New 2020 Acura NSX - cockpit
High Fidelity Response
The synergy of man and machine begins here, where the sense of NSX as an extension of self becomes tangible. The wheel grasp, the pedal feel, the seat designed to support its driver through even the most extreme maneuvers. It's a command center where intuitive controls, unobstructed views and world-class acoustics make every drive extraordinary.
Functional Minimalism
Simplicity of form and elements essential to the space form the foundation of NSX cockpit design. Minimalist in its aesthetic and spacious in its dimensions, the NSX interior was precisely engineered to create a richly supportive domain for the driver - even those whose height is in the 95th percentile.
Communicative Feedback
In NSX, the connection between man and machine plays out in real time with communicative feedback so true and responsive, it feels like intuition. Steering, acceleration and braking are executed with something more than fidelity - not simply obeying cues but maintaining a continual readiness in sync with driver awareness.
Racing Inspired
The racing inspired shape allows an unobstructed view over the top and greater leg clearance at the bottom.
Finger Holds
Slightly-indented finger holds are located at both 10:00 and 2:00 and at 9:00 and 3:00 to satisfy the preferences of most drivers.
Tailored Leather
Tailored leather wrap is finished with hidden stitching for an unencumbered grip.
The Power Of Acoustics
Leaps from hushed to hellion in a single bound. In Quiet mode, NSX runs virtually silent; in Track mode, every note of peak performance is in full-throated cry. The sound satisfies on a gut level, both on the street and inside the acoustically-tuned cabin, where engine sound correlates with dynamic mode.
New 2020 Acura NSX - Production
Passion. Teamwork. Precision.
The words above the entrance to the Performance Manufacturing Center define what happens inside.
Made In America
Step Inside the Performance Manufacturing Center and see how every NSX is assembled.
Innovation
Building an entirely new kind of supercar requires entirely new ways of thinking. At the Performance Manufacturing Center, the same level of innovation that went into the NSX itself went into its production. Top specialists in each area of production were asked to imagine their dream process and work station - then make it real. Thus new tools, systems, materials and practices - two of which are patented with an additional nine pending - were brought to life, ensuring a perfect union of technology and craftsmanship.
Built By Masters
A team of eight elite associates build NSX engines at the Acura engine plant in Anna, Ohio - where 4,000 square feet is their exclusive domain. Each NSX engine is hand-built by one master builder at their own station, where every fastener is started by hand and every torque measurement is recorded - on all 547 bolts. When complete, the engine is broken in on a dynamotor, revving the engine to various speeds and loads for the equivalent of 150 miles of driving, so every engine is ready to go full throttle on delivery.
