The brand’s affordable supercar, which rewrote the sports car rulebook when it was first launched in 1990, is one of 39 game-changing models in the running to be named UK's Autocar Readers’ Champion. The winner, which will be announced at the Autocar Awards in May, will be decided in a public poll.
First launched 27 years ago, the NSX, or New Sportscar eXperimental, was the first mass produced car in the world to feature an all-aluminium lightweight body. Its heart-stopping performance came from its outstanding 3.0 litre V6, and was enhanced by advanced aerodynamics.
With styling inspired by the cockpit of an F-16 fighter jet, the model’s legendary status was boosted by the fact three-time F1 champion Ayrton Senna was heavily involved in its development. Philip Webb, head of cars at Honda (UK) said, “The launch of the Honda NSX was not only a major landmark in the history of our brand but also in the evolution of the modern sports car. It was truly ground-breaking at the time and carved itself a special place in both automotive history and the hearts of car enthusiasts everywhere.”
To place your vote for the Honda NSX, visit:Â www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/autocar-readers-champion
