- "The ultimate road-going sportscar."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT6's Dealership
The Acura NSX '91 is a road car produced by Acura. Excluding Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, the car has featured in every mainline Gran Turismo game up to Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
In the first two games of the series, six colors were available:
- Formula Red
- Grand Prix White
- Kaiser Silver Metallic
- Berlina Black
- Spa Yellow Pearl
- Monte Carlo Blue Pearl
Since GT4, now just three colors are available:
- Formula Red
- Berlina Black
- Sebring Silver Metallic
Description[]
This description is taken from Gran Turismo 5:
Until Honda introduced the Acura NSX, mid-engine sports cars, while providing an ideal degree of balance and weight distribution, were generally not the most comfortable place to be for both driver and passenger. The emphasis on these cars was usually on all-out performance, not luxury. But the NSX was different; it was a world-class performance machine that also incorporated a remarkably high level of ergonomic comfort, It was truly an exotic car that provided enthusiasts the best of all worlds.
A high-revving, normally aspirated 3.0-liter DOHC V6 was located just aft of the passenger compartment for superior handling balance. This powerplant was the first to incorporated VTEC, the company's revolutionary variable valve-timing technology that was developed from Formula 1 technology. The NSX's aluminum-block V6 produced 276 HP and 216.9 ft-lb, sending the power to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox (a 6-speed manual would come later).
The chassis was another revolutionary breakthrough for a production car as it was the first road car to feature an all-aluminum monocoque chassis. Sturdy and light, this gave the 1,365 kg NSX incredible agility.
The NSX's suspension consisted of a double wishbone setup at all four corners with a new type of bushing called a "compliance pivot" incorporated into the front suspension that maximized ride comfort and offered a higher degree of feedback, making the NSX's on-road responsiveness akin to the day's best race cars.This description is taken from the NTSC-U version of Gran Turismo 2:
The NSX was revolutionary when it was Introduced as a Honda in Japan in 1990, and in the U.S. as an Acura in 1991. It redefined the exotic sports car. Largely hand-built and mid-engined like most fast, prestigious exotics, the NSX had a previously-unknown degree of comfort, reliability, and real-world driveability to go with its incredible performance capabilities. It was as adept at high-speed driving as any other exotic, and as painless in traffic as a Honda Accord.
The first rear-wheel drive Honda for the street pioneered the use of the Formula One-developed VTEC variable valve timing and lift system in a street-legal car, and was one of the first cars to make extensive use of lightweight aluminum alloys in its construction. Lighter weight means greater efficiency, and better performance. In an era when many exotics were immensely powerful and immensely heavy, the NSX's 3.0-liter twincam V6 engine, with 270 hp at 7100 rpm and 252 lb-ft of torque at 6600 rpm, was enough to give the NSX remarkable performance.
Transmission choices were a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. Formula One-inspired "SportShift" automatic transmission controls debuted in 1995, featuring steering column-mounted paddles for manual shifting.
Good weight distribution and the aluminum-intensive independent double-wishbone suspension gave the NSX excellent handling characteristics. If it wasn't the absolute fastest car in any one performance parameter, it was right near the top, and perhaps the best-balanced.
The NSX forced other makers of exotic sports cars to civilize their machinery. Its influence can be seen in subsequent competitive products. Even today, nearly ten years after its introduction, the NSX is one of the world's best-handling cars.
This description is taken from the NTSC-U version of the original Gran Turismo:
The intention in creating the Acura NSX, which was first introduced for the 1991 model year, was to produce a hand-built, exotic, mid-engine sports car that would establish entirely new levels of prestige, performance, refinement, driveability, and reliability.
As the NSX has evolved during the 1990s, it has been hailed as a technological showcase. The 1997 NSX took a giant step forward in performance with several major enhancements - most notable of which is a larger, more powerful 3.2 liter, 290 hp, V-6 engine with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Additional significant engineering updates also include larger brakes and improved anti-lock braking system, refinement to the Electronic Power Steering system, application of new aluminum alloys for lighter-weight, high-rigidity body panels, adoption of special heat-rejecting window glass and an anti-theft vehicle immobilizer system.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo | Honda/Acura Used Car Dealership[1] | Approx. 40,000-60,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 2 | Acura Dealership[2] | 90,660 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Early 90's Used Car Dealership | 28,010 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 Prologue | Acura Dealership | 80,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Acura Dealership | 80,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Acura Dealership (Lv. 3+) | 80,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Acura Dealership | 80,000 | Achieve all stars in the National B Series. |
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Notes[]
- ↑ Branded as Honda NSX '90 in NTSC-J and PAL versions
- ↑ Purchasable in NTSC-U version only