Acura NSX 2016

Acura commonly explains the NSX name as an abbreviation for “New Sports eXperience.” One revealing development detail is that the project began with a transverse naturally aspirated V6 before switching to a longitudinal twin-turbocharged engine. The change was not limited to the engine itself; it required revisions to the car’s packaging, cooling systems, and aerodynamic strategy. The final production car was therefore substantially different from the earliest concept direction.

Production of the second-generation NSX began in April 2016 at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. Acura designed the facility for low-volume specialty-car manufacturing and for a high degree of hands-on assembly. The NSX’s multi-material body structure was built there, using aluminum-intensive construction together with ultra-high-strength steel in selected areas. Acura stated that the center employed approximately 100 people, including technicians responsible for body construction, painting, assembly, and quality confirmation. The car used both domestic and globally sourced components. A specific production total for the 2016 Base configuration is not provided here because the sources consulted do not establish that figure with sufficient reliability. The available documentation supports the manufacturing location, start of serial production, and low-volume character of the facility.

Automotive publications generally recognized the NSX’s dynamic ability and technical sophistication while noting its unusual market position. Car and Driver praised the hybrid system’s effectiveness, the car’s everyday usability, and the precision of its chassis. The magazine also pointed out that the NSX was heavier than several rivals and did not consistently lead the class in measured acceleration. Reviews discussed the relatively subdued engine character and light steering feel as well. Other outlets highlighted its grip, stability, and the way its electronic systems made high performance approachable. The overall response was therefore positive regarding engineering and execution, but more qualified when considering mechanical drama, curb weight, and value against lighter competitors. The NSX was widely viewed as a technically distinctive interpretation of the modern supercar.