1991 HONDA NSX

The NSX was designed by a team led by Chief Designer Masahito Nakano and Executive Chief Engineer Shigeru Uehara. It benefited from advanced aerodynamics and styling inspired by a F-16 fighter jet cockpit.  The NSX was presented at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show and was built in a purpose-made factory in Japan, it was discontinued in 2005 before being revived in 2016. The Honda became the world's first mass-produced car to feature an all-aluminium body and was powered  by an all-aluminium 3.0 L V6 engine featuring Honda's VTEC (Variable Valve Timing) system developed in the 1980s. The car on display was bought new in the UK and has since under gone a full restoration.

Did you know?

  • The legendary F1 driver Ayrton Senna helped fine-tune the NSX's handling. His feedback led to improvements in chassis rigidity, making it an even sharper performer.

  • In North America, the NSX was sold under Honda’s luxury brand, Acura, marking Acura’s entry into the high-performance market.