1991 Acura NSX

This stunning 1991 Acura NSX represents one of the most sought-after Japanese sports cars in the classic and collector car market today. When Honda unveiled the Acura NSX in 1990, it didnt just introduce a new sports car - it rewrote the rulebook for what a supercar could be. The NSX was the culmination of years of Honda engineering ambition, born from a simple but audacious goal: to build a Ferrari-beater that anyone could drive every day. What arrived was nothing short of a revolution on wheels. The NSXs development story is the stuff of automotive legend. Honda enlisted the help of three-time Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna, who spent countless hours at the Suzuka Circuit fine-tuning the cars suspension geometry and ride quality. His feedback was so influential that Honda engineers reportedly stiffened the chassis significantly at his suggestion, transforming a good car into a genuinely great one. When one of the greatest racing drivers in history tells you your car isnt sharp enough, you listen. Beneath the NSXs sleek, wind-tunnel-sculpted aluminum body - the first all-aluminum monocoque chassis in production car history - sat a mid-mounted 3.0-liter VTEC V6 engine producing 270 horsepower. Numbers alone dont tell the story. This engine, built entirely by hand at Hondas Takanezawa plant, revved with a mechanical precision and urgency that left rivals scrambling. It wasnt merely fast; it was alive. Hondas Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system delivered a Jekyll-and-Hyde character, docile around town and ferociously willing above 5,800 rpm. The 1991 model year holds special significance as the inaugural year for North American buyers - the first opportunity for American enthusiasts to own what many were already calling the Japanese Ferrari. Weighing in at just 3,010 pounds thanks to its revolutionary aluminum construction, the NSX offered a power-to-weight ratio that humbled far more expensive exotics of the era. Wide-body visibility, a low cowl, and an exceptionally low center of gravity gave drivers an immediacy and confidence that Lamborghinis and Ferraris of the period simply couldnt match. This particular examples comes to us from California with a clean Carfax. Powering this 91 NSX is a mid-mounted aluminum-alloy naturally-aspirated 3.0 Liter dual overhead cam VTEC V6 equipped with computer programmed sequential port fuel injection, said to have produced 252 horsepower and 210 foot-pounds of torque when new. The internals of the 3.0 Liter V6 sports numerous performance-optimized equipment such as titanium connecting rods, specially formulated aluminum alloy pistons, and cast iron cylinder liners that supplement the engines strength at the 7,500 rpm redline while also maintaining the sports cars low weight characteristics. The 3.0L DOHC VTEC V6 is mated to a 4 speed Automatic Transmission that makes this classic JDM car an easy car for anybody to drive. Exhaust exits the 250HP Japanese powerplant via a dual exhaust setup that generates a wonderful throaty sound out of the tailpipes. This 1991 Acura NSX comes absolutely loaded with fantastic features! Youll be able to keep the rubber to the pavement when driving this rad 90s Japanese performance beast since it comes equipped with a traction control system and Torque Control limited slip rear differential. 4-wheel power disc brakes come outfitted with ventilated rotors and an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) that make bringing this 91 NSX to a complete stop a total breeze. With rack and pinion power steering, squeezing in and out of a tight parking space at the local car show or ice cream shop is also an easy maneuver and the overall driving experience is much improved. Riding on 15 forged aluminum alloy 5-spoke wheels up front and 16 forged aluminum alloy 5-spoke wheels in the rear, each mounted with ZR radials, this NSX has a great sports car look and equally impressive ride. The lightweight aluminum body is outfitted with sporty rear spoiler and is finished in Formula Red, that completes the exterior exotic look of this Japanese import. The interior of this 1991 Acura NSX is equally comfortable and gorgeous! The plush Ivory Leather bucket bucket seats look great and are separated by a center console. The matching leather door panels, ivory carpeting and NSX-embroidered floor mats, and black leather wrapped dash and steering wheel are all in wonderful condition and remain in their stock configuration. Another major highlight the NSXs interior is the fact that its incredibly roomy, making the car an extremely comfortable sports car for anybody to enjoy. Like the drivetrain, the interior is absolutely loaded with creature comforts! Youll be able to stay cool on a hot summer day and warm on a cool fall evening thanks to the Air Conditioning and Heater. Additionally, if you just want to enjoy a natural breeze, you can easily raise and lower the power windows with the flick of a switch. Anybody can get comfortable in this Acura NSX because both seats are power adjustable. Power adjustable outside mirrors are another welcome feature that make it easy to see along side the Japanese sports car. Long cruises are made even more enjoyable since this NSX comes equipped with cruise control. Youll be able to listen to all of your tunes while cruising down the road since this NSX sports an upgraded AM/FM/Bluetooth entertainment system. The stock instrument cluster remains in place and includes a 180 MPH speedometer, 9,000 RPM tachometer with 7,500 RPM redline, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge and fuel gauge. The interior is finished off with a digital clock, variable speed wiper controls, cigar lighter and ashtray, and glovebox. Whether youre buying your very first classic car or youre adding to your existing collection of JDM classics, this 1991 Acura NSX would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingsons a call today at 763-428-7337!