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Performance through technology

You can feel it

Rapid response

645 Nm torque

With Launch Control

Sport Hybrid

581 PS

Super Handling All-Wheel Drive

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Honda NSX product logo.

"The driver is just fully connected to the car."

Ted Klaus, Global Project Leader.

Super power

You, the driver, are at the very centre of the NSX. But sat just behind you is the most technologically advanced road car engine we’ve ever built.

Honda NSX V6 engine with technicians.

Every bolt is inserted by hand before the final torque settings are applied.

Centre of attention

The hand-built engine is a 3.5 litre twin-turbocharged V6. Mid mounted to the aluminium chassis, it delivers power through a nine-speed Dual Clutch Transmission for instant response.

That ‘G’ feeling

More power is added via a rear electric motor and twin mounted electric units at the front. On the track it’s electrifying. You can hear it, sense it and feel it through your body as you accelerate, brake and turn; but when you're back on the road, you can simply dial down the power.

Aerial view of Honda NSX chassis.

Once the drivetrain is complete and in place, it’s ready for the bodywork.

Parts of the Honda NSX in the factory.

Waiting in line, the Direct Drive Motor Units are ready for hand assembly.

Direct contact, anywhere

The Integrated Dynamics System puts you perfectly in touch with the NSX.

  • Close up shot of Honda NSX dynamics system.

    Integrated Dynamics System

    The driver-orientated cockpit puts you at the very heart of the NSX driving experience, where you’re instantly connected to a selection of four dynamic driving modes.

  • Aerial three-quarter shot of Honda NSX in a quiet road.

    Quiet

    Silent running when you need it. In Quiet mode, the NSX can run quietly on electric power alone over short distances.

  • Front three-quarter facing Honda NSX, city location.

    Sport

    Select Sport to get the perfect balance of sound from the V6 engine, along with perfectly tailored performance for driving on normal roads.

  • Front three-quarter facing Honda NSX on a windy mountain road.

    Sport+

    This is where things get serious. Sport+ stiffens up the steering and provides quicker shifting through the nine-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (9DCT) – coaxing you towards the red line.

  • Rear three-quarter facing Honda NSX on a race track.

    Track

    Here’s where the NSX reveals its racing DNA. With the sport hybrid system working to its full capacity, Track mode gives you spine-tingling acceleration, cornering and braking: Go, stop and turn. Point the NSX to where you want it to go, and it goes.

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Elements of performance

The real beauty of the NSX is it unlocks your inner racing driver. Here's the technology that makes it possible.

Cut out of Honda NSX V6 engine.

Electrifying acceleration is delivered via the turbocharged V6 and the Direct Drive Motor unit.

Quick shifting

The nine-speed Dual Clutch Transmission synchronises beautifully with the V6 power plant and Direct Drive Motor unit, making full use of the power output and broad power band of the NSX. Gear shifting is lightning fast when you need it and combines with the NSX’s rapid response; it’s perfect for a track day and seamlessly smooth on the road, too.

Twin-turbochargers

Through smaller, lighter turbochargers more output is achieved by using two unique ‘Electronic Wastegate’ types of unit. These compact turbines save space and regulate maximum boost pressure for less delay and greater performance.

Rear three-quarter facing Honda NSX on race track.

A track day is the perfect way to experience the superior handling and different performance characteristics of the NSX.

An intuitive connection

The NSX is a truly different driving experience; it’s vivid, it’s immediate and it feels like you're part of the car.

  • Front three-quarter facing Honda NSX on race track.

    Super hybrid super handling all-wheel-drive

    By using the immediate torque response produced by the system’s three electric motor units – combined with the V6 engine and energy recovery technology – the NSX heightens the driver’s confidence and ability when accelerating, braking and cornering.

  • An image of the Honda NSX and how power is regulated via the Intelligent Power Unit and Power Drive Unit.

    Motor deployment

    When braking, turning-in and exiting a corner, the electric motors (1),(2) & (3) work in harmony with the V6 engine (4). Power is regulated via the (IPU) Intelligent Power Unit and (PDU) Power Drive Unit (5) – situated in the Lithium Battery (6).

  • An image of the Honda NSX to show how the three electric motors work together.

    Rapid response / acceleration

    Three electric motors (1),(2) & (3) work together with the twin-turbocharged V6 engine (4). The combined power provides instant acceleration from the moment the driver applies the throttle.

  • An image of the Honda NSX to show how the Twin Motor Units at the front adjust speed for left and right cornering.

    Torque vectoring

    To deliver immediate turn-in response, the (TMU) Twin Motor Units at the front adjust speed for left and right cornering. It’s called ‘Direct Yaw Control’, where one motor (1) drives, while the other motor (2) decelerates. The NSX literally drives you into, around and out of the corner.

  • An image of the Honda NSX to show how the virtually fade-free braking works.

    Regeneration

    Powerful, virtually fade-free braking is assisted by the deceleration of the electric Twin Motor Units (1), (2) and the rear, crankshaft mounted electric motor (3). They’re equipped with an electro-servo regenerative braking system, which recharges the main battery (4) by using this braking energy.

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Feel the music

Start, and pump up the music via voice command, centre touchscreen or steering wheel controls.

Created in association with the award winning recording engineer and producer, Elliot Scheiner, the nine-speaker system, with surround-sound technology, pushes out 580 watts for an extraordinary experience that creates a virtual concert hall in the car. Let the music commence.

Close up shot of Honda NSX speaker.
Close up shot of ELS badge on the Honda NSX speaker.