The Production of the Acura NSX Concludes with the Building of the Final Car

The second-generation Acura NSX appears to have reached the end of its journey.

Honda’s luxury division has ceased production of the Type S supercar on November 16, marking the farewell of the hybrid model. The vehicle rolled off the assembly line at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, where Acura staff gathered for the customary photo session afterward.

Prior discussions have highlighted the NSX Type S as an exceptional vehicle with a robust power output of 600 horsepower. While I could elaborate on the Type S as the pinnacle hybrid version of the NSX, our Managing Editor Jerry Perez has extensively covered that aspect. What I can affirm is that although the Type S was anticipated to be the NSX’s final iteration, witnessing the second-generation supercar fade away feels surreal. It brings a sense of comfort to witness Acura bidding a proper farewell to the iconic model.

The landscape of supercars in America has significantly evolved since the NSX’s debut in 2016. Initially the sole domestically manufactured supercar, it now shares the stage with formidable competitors like the Corvette Z06. The Acura held its reign for numerous years and also found success as a competitive race car in IMSA’s WeatherTech Sportscar Series and beyond.

The memory of the NSX will not fade quickly. Acura has already commenced production of a limited batch of the 2023 Acura TLX Type S PMC Edition in its place. As a tribute to the supercar, the TLX is offered in three NSX-inspired colors: Curva Red, 130R White, and Long Beach Blue. The production will consist of a total of 300 units, with 100 units in each of the three colors.

If you’re a fan of the NSX, do not lament the loss of this icon just yet. Although this generation has reached its end, it is anticipated that a successor will emerge before the decade concludes, likely equipped with a fully electric powertrain. While Acura has not officially confirmed the debut of an electric NSX, Acura Vice President Jon Ikeda previously assured The Drive that the NSX will not disappear indefinitely.

“We introduce an NSX when we have a statement to make,” Ikeda stated. “The first generation utilized gasoline, the second was a hybrid. Another iteration is on the horizon.”

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