2019 Acura NSX Debuts In Monterey

Acura Takes Center Stage at Monterey Car Week With Global Debut of 2019 NSX

Aug 27, 2018 - TORRANCE, Calif.

•2019 Acura NSX revealed with eye catching Thermal Orange Pearl paint, design and chassis enhancements

•Acura vehicles on display at Concours on the Avenue and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

Acura introduced the 2019 NSX supercar and continued a compelling presence in Monterey as it showcased the brand's full lineup along with a celebration of Acura's motorsports programs. Acura was well represented at the prestigious annual gathering with a cadre of road and racing vehicles, including the new 2019 NSX and its racing cousin, the NSX GT3, competing in sportscar series around the world, the ARX-05 Daytona Prototype, campaigned by Team Penske, and the all-new 2019 RDX, boasting Acura's next-generation of design, performance and technology.

2019 NSX Debuts During Monterey Car Week

Making its global debut during Monterey Car Week and on display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, the 2019 Acura NSX boasts new design cues, and fresh color schemes, including a vibrant Thermal Orange Pearl paint, and Indigo blue and full Red leather options for the interior. Additionally, the 2019 NSX receives a host of chassis enhancements including stiffer stabilizer bars, a new grippier tire and software tuning designed to elevate performance in all driving situations—whether on the street or race track. The result is a supercar even more responsive to the will of the driver, leading to a nearly 2-second faster lap time around the legendary Suzuka Circuit.

The 2019 NSX further sharpens the performance and prestige of Acura's one-of-a-kind hybrid exotic, the only supercar made in America and the only one utilizing electric motors to enhance all aspects of dynamic performance. The NSX is powered by Acura's Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® technology consisting of a twin-turbocharged mid‑mounted V6 engine paired with a 9-speed dual clutch transmission (9DCT) and integrated electric Direct Drive Motor and a torque-vectoring Twin Motor Unit at the front axle. Full details of the 2019 NSX can be found here: AcuraNews.com/2019NSX

The 2019 NSX is available for order today, with U.S. deliveries slated to begin in October. The NSX is produced at the bespoke Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, a dedicated production facility that utilizes expert technicians and cutting-edge construction methods and materials to ensure the highest levels of quality and precision craftsmanship.

Carmel-By-The Sea Concours on the Avenue

Acura began its week of activities in Monterey as the exclusive automotive sponsor of the Carmel-By-The Sea Concours on the Avenue (COTA) on Tuesday, August 21. In its sixth year of involvement with the event, Acura showcased its lineup of luxury vehicles in Carmel's historic Devendorf Park, led by the just-launched 2019 RDX, America's best retail-selling luxury compact SUV1. Also on display were the latest additions to Acura's rich motorsports legacy, the NSX GT3 race car, which is currently in the running for the Manufacturer, Team and Drivers' Championships in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and the ARX-05 prototype race car, which Acura Team Penske has raced to multiple poles and podiums, including a win at the Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio, all in its inaugural competition season.Other models on display at COTA were a number of Acura A-Spec sport appearance variants including the 2019 TLX A-Spec sport sedan and new MDX and RDX A-Spec SUVs.

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

Acura was back for 2018 at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, on Friday, August 24, as the premier automotive sponsor for one of the week's most esteemed events. The Quail featured a selection of Acura products including the new 2019 NSX in Thermal Orange Pearl and 130R White, as well as the NSX GT3 and ARX-05 Daytona Prototype race cars. Also on display at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club were the 2019 RDX and MDX A-Spec SUVs.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, representing the original values of the Acura brand – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability.

The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium, luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America's all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

Five of the six models in the Acura lineup are made exclusively in Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Design Updates, Expanded Color Palette

New for 2019, a striking Thermal Orange Pearl premium paint option continues the tradition of NSX color names inspired by motorsports venues and iconic corners, and pays homage to 30 years of Acura motorsports vehicles with orange accented liveries. Joining the Thermal Orange Pearl exterior, optional carbon ceramic metallic (CCM) brakes can now be fitted with orange calipers. New for 2019, the standard iron brakes can now be fitted with red calipers.

All 2019 NSX models are distinguished by a new body-color front grille garnish (previously silver) and high-gloss treatments for the front grille surround, front air intake mesh and rear bumper outlet mesh. High-gloss treatment is also applied to the available Carbon Fiber Decklid Spoiler and Carbon Fiber Exterior Package – including a front chin spoiler, side sill garnish and rear diffuser.

Inside the cockpit, the 2019 NSX color palette is expanded with the addition of an optional Indigo blue Semi-aniline leather and Alcantara® theme. The available semi-aniline full leather (non-Alcantara) power sport seats can now be optioned in Red in addition to Ebony. Power sport seats (4-way), previously a $1,500 option, are now standard equipment. Lightweight manually adjustable sport seats, wrapped in Black Milano leather and Alcantara, remain an available no-cost option. Satellite-Linked Navigation, ELS Studio® premium audio, front and rear proximity sensors and aluminum sport pedals, previously optional equipment, are now standard.

Dynamics Enhancements

For the 2019 model, engineers modified chassis components, tires and software tuning to make NSX even more responsive to the will of the driver, elevating performance driving in all circumstances, from daily driving to the circuit. At the limit, the NSX's balance, playfulness and controllability has improved, allowing the driver to more precisely modulate understeer and oversteer with subtle throttle inputs. The changes resulted in a nearly 2-second faster lap time in testing around the world famous Suzuka Circuit.

Chassis enhancements include larger front and rear stabilizer bars (increasing stiffness by 26 percent in front, 19 percent at the rear) and 21 percent stiffer rear toe link bushings. Rear hub rigidity has increased 6 percent. Software calibrations to the NSX's Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® power unit, active magnetorheological dampers, electric power steering and VSA settings capitalize on this new hardware, as well as the grippier tire setup.

The 2019 NSX rides on new Continental SportContact™ 6 tires, developed exclusively for the NSX. The new tires (replacing Continental ContiSportContact™ 5P) feature a revised tread pattern, construction and rubber compound for improved handling performance in all conditions—from daily commuting to track use—including wet weather driving. The track-focused Pirelli P Zero™ Trofeo R remains an optional dealer-installed tire.

Electrifying Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® Power Unit

The 2019 NSX is powered by a Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® power unit consisting of a twin-turbocharged mid‑mounted V6 engine paired with a 9-speed dual clutch transmission (9DCT). An electric Direct Drive Motor integrated with the engine and 9DCT supplements the engine with instantaneous electric torque. Containing two additional electric motors, the front-mounted Twin Motor Unit (TMU) continuously varies torque—both positive and negative—to the left and right front wheels to enhance handling precision and cornering capabilities, elevating any driver's confidence and performance. Maximum peak system output is 573 horsepower and 476 lb.-ft. of torque.

The NSX's Integrated Dynamics System—with Quiet, Sport, Sport+ and Track modes—provides for a wider range of driving experiences than conventional supercars. The NSX features an advanced, multi-material body and aluminum-intensive space frame with the world's first application of aluminum ablation casting in the space frame structure, enabling ultra-high rigidity, compact packaging and outstanding collision safety performance.

2019 Acura NSX Pricing and Feature Changes

Each NSX is crafted one-by-one at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohioⁱ and continues the NSX tradition of offering an incredible performance value in the supercar market. The 2019 model starts at $157,500ⁱⁱ (an increase of $1,500 over the 2018 model) with $4,700 in previously optional content now standard (4-way power sport seats, Satellite-Linked Navigation, ELS Studio® premium audio, proximity sensors and aluminum sport pedals).

Participate in the Making of Your Custom Supercar

All new NSX owners have the opportunity to join the NSX Insider Experience, a personalized program that allows NSX owners to participate in the making of their bespoke supercar. The program offers a curated, one-on-one tour of key Acura facilities across Ohio, including the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC), where the NSX is built, and the NSX engine assembly room at the Anna Engine Plant. Guests also have the opportunity to track an NSX, guided by a professional driver, on one of the primary proving grounds where it was developed and tuned – the Transportation Research Center (TRC).

The NSX Insider Experience is offered in six distinct packages with one and two-day tour options, which can be customized to include a tour of the Anna Engine Plant in addition to the tour of the PMC. Additional options include a two or four-hour performance driving experience at the Acura Proving Grounds, as well as a tour of the Honda Heritage Center. Packages start at $2,700. More information on the NSX Insider Experience is available at NSXInsiderExperience.com.

NSX Motorsports Success

Based on the NSX road car and utilizing its twin-turbocharged V6 powerplant and multi-material space frame, the NSX GT3 race car has already taken multiple poles, checkered flags and podiums, including consecutive wins on the streets of Belle Isle in Detroit (2017 and 2018). Now in its sophomore season of the IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship, the NSX GT3 is currently in the running for the Manufacturer, Team (Meyer Shank Racing) and Driver Championship (Katherine Legge).

The race-winning, carbon fiber NSX GT3 is offered for sale globally at a starting price of €465,000ⁱⁱⁱ. Available for customer purchase since July 2017, the NSX GT3 is now in the hands of both professional and amateur racers globally, and certified to compete in more than a dozen FIA-sanctioned racing series around the world. More information on the NSX GT3 can be found at AcuraClientRacing.net.

			MSRPⁱⁱ	Change
2019 Acura NSX			$157,500	+$1,500
Exterior	Paint	Standard Colors (three available)	Std
		Premium Colors (three available)	$700	Adds Thermal Orange Pearl
		Andaro Colors (two available)	$6,000
	Wheels	Signature Y-Spoke	Std
	Wheels	Exclusive Interwoven	$1,500
	Tires	Continental SportContact™ 6	Std	Replaces ContiSportContact™ 5P
	Tires	Pirelli Trofeo R	$1,500
	Brakes	Iron Rotors w/ Black Calipers	Std
		Iron Rotors w/ Red Calipers	$700	New
		Carbon Ceramic w/ Black Calipers	$9,900
		Carbon Ceramic w/ Silver, Red, or Orange Calipers	$10,600	Adds Orange Caliper option
	Gloss black exterior trim		Std	Gloss black replaces matte
	Black Aluminum Roof		Std
	Gloss Carbon Fiber Roof		$6,000
	Gloss Carbon Fiber Decklid Spoiler		$3,000	Gloss carbon replaces matte
	Gloss Carbon Fiber Exterior Sport Package		$12,600	Gloss carbon replaces matte; now includes Carbon Fiber engine cover
Interior	Seating	Semi-Aniline Leather w/ Alcantara, 4-way power sport seats	Std	Previously $1,500 option; adds Indigo blue option
		Milano Leather w/ Alcantara™, Manually adjustable sport seats	No Cost Option	Previously standard
		Semi-Aniline Full Leather, 4-way power sport seats	$1,000	Previously $2,500 option; Adds Full Red option
	ELS Studio® Audio + Tech Package ELS Studio® Premium Audio System Acura Satellite Navigation Proximity Sensors		Std	Previously $2,800 option
	Aluminum Sport Pedals		Std	Previously included with Carbon Fiber Interior Sport Package ($2,900)
	Carbon Fiber Interior Sport Package		$3,800	Adds Black Alcantara Headliner, previously a $1,300 option

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, representing the original values of the Acura brand – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability.

Five of the six models in the Acura lineup are made exclusively in central Ohio, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.