Honda’s Famed NSX In Running For Readers’ Award

The legendary Honda NSX has been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognising the cars that changed the world.

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 Autocar Readers’ Champion.

The winner, which will be announced at the Autocar Awards in May, will be decided in a public poll.

To register your vote for the Honda NSX visit www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/autocar-readers-champion

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.

“We’re delighted Autocar has recognised the impact the original NSX had on the motoring landscape by shortlisting it for this award.”

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.

It’s 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.

Following in the revolutionary footsteps of the original, a new and equally exciting hybrid-powered Honda NSX was launched last year.

It features a hand-built 3.5 litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, mid mounted to an aluminium chassis and mated to a nine-speed Dual Clutch Transmission for instant response. This can propel the supercar from 0 to 62mph in under three seconds and on to a top speed of over 190mph.

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For further information, please contact:

Karen Parry, Department Manager - Corporate Affairs
T: 01344 888634 M: 07775 035220 E: karen.parry@honda-eu.com 

Simon Branney, PR Communications Manager (Cars)
T: 01344 888644 M: 07824 866400 E: simon.branney@honda-eu.com 

Tom Lynch, Press Fleet Executive
T: 01344 888631 E: Tom.Lynch@honda-eu.com

About Honda

Honda (UK) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honda (Japan).

One of the top 20 brands in the world, Honda manufacturers a broad product range encompassing cars, motorcycles, power equipment (including marine, energy, lawn and garden and ATV) and aviation and was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura, in 1986.

Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959,as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines each year.

Since 1986, Honda has been involved with artificial intelligence/robotics research and released their ASIMO robot in 2000. Honda has also ventured into aerospace with the establishment of GE Honda Aero Engines in 2004 and the Honda HA-420 HondaJet, which began production in 2012.

Honda has over 55 years of World Championship Racing. Today, Honda is an active participant in Formula One, motorcycle, touring car and ATV racing and draws upon its proud racing heritage in every aspect of business.