The Acura Nsx Sports Car, introduced by the Acura Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in 1993, immediately set a new benchmark in the exotic car market. This two-seater, mid-engine marvel offered the exhilarating performance and striking styling expected of an exotic sports car, but crucially, it came with Acura’s renowned reputation for reliability and exceptional quality. For the 1993 model year, Acura further enhanced the NSX with the addition of a passenger’s side air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and automatic seat belt tensioners as standard features, underscoring their commitment to safety alongside performance.
Ed Taylor, then Vice President of the Acura Division, aptly summarized the NSX’s impact: “The NSX has been called the best sports car ever built by some pretty tough critics. The NSX has redefined the exotic sports car market. It has the power and handling of traditional exotics but it’s also a car that anyone can easily drive. It has all of the pluses and none of the penalties usually associated with exotic sports machines.” This statement encapsulates the core appeal of the Acura NSX – a blend of high-performance capabilities with everyday usability and dependability, a departure from the temperamental nature often associated with exotic sports cars of the era.
