Honda NSX 2016

The first serial-production car, identified by VIN 001, was scheduled to be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson in January 2016. Acura announced that the proceeds would benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Camp Southern Ground. The charity sale accompanied the American launch and highlighted the significance of bringing the NSX name back after a long production gap. (acura.com)

Production of the second-generation NSX began at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, in late April 2016. Honda identified the facility as the NSX’s exclusive assembly site and emphasized a combination of advanced manufacturing technology and specialized human craftsmanship. The center was designed for low-volume specialty production rather than the output levels of a conventional high-volume vehicle plant. The sources consulted confirm the location and production start date but do not provide an official worldwide total for calendar year 2016 alone. Available U.S. sales figures for 2016 should therefore not be presented as a global production count. (manufacturing.honda.com)

Specialist road tests generally recognized the NSX’s technical ambition, particularly its hybrid system, active all-wheel drive and ability to make high performance approachable. Car and Driver noted that the car favored a highly controlled and confidence-inspiring handling balance, although that character could make it feel less expressive than some rivals. MotorTrend likewise praised the NSX as sophisticated and fast while concluding that it did not completely redefine the category in comparative testing. The overall editorial response was therefore mixed but informed: the NSX impressed with its engineering integration and usable performance, yet its filtered, highly managed driving character did not appeal equally to readers seeking a more raw supercar experience. (caranddriver.com)