1991-2005 Acura NSX: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1991-2005 Acura NSX. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1991-2005 Acura NSX.
Year to Year Changes
1992 Acura NSX:
Little was new for Acura's sports car in its second season.
1993 Acura NSX:
Except for a new passenger-side airbag and seatbelt pretensioners, not much change was evident for 1993. The center console was redesigned, with an integral cupholder.
1994 Acura NSX:
Few changes occurred this season, other than tires that grew in size. Up front were 215/45ZR15 tires on new 7-inch forged alloy wheels. At the rear, 8.5 inch wheels held 245/40ZR17 rubber. Power steering remained unavailable with manual shift. Standard leather upholstery now was available in tan color, as well as black or white.
1995 Acura NSX:
The '95 models went on sale late in the season, and only in NSX-T form. That meant a removable roof panel, which could be stored in a compartment behind the seats without cutting into cargo volume. Acura also turned to structural reinforcement, upgrading to meet the 1997 Federal side-impact standards. A new "drive-by-wire" throttle system was installed. Electrical power steering, previously available only with an automatic transmission, could now be installed with manual shift as well. The automatic transmission gained a SportShift feature, controlled by flipping a lever on the steering column.
1996 Acura NSX:
Both regular and Targa-roofed (NSX-T) coupes went on sale in 1996, without significant change.
1997 Acura NSX:
A bigger engine went into the 1997 NSX, and a new 6-speed manual transmission edged aside the 5-speed unit. The new 3.2-liter all-aluminum V6 produced 290 horsepower. Brakes were enlarged, and the NSX again came in regular coupe or targa-roofed (NSX-T) form.
1998 Acura NSX:
Following adoption of a larger engine and 6-speed in 1997, little change was evident for '98.
1999 Acura NSX:
Alterations to Acura's sports car were minimal for 1999. Both the fixed-roof coupe and the NSX-T, with removable center roof panel, remained available. Model choices include the base coupe, T (Targa) coupe, and special Alex Zanardi Edition.
2000 Acura NSX:
For its 10th year on the market, the 2-seater got revised upholstery. Leather trim on seats, door panels, steering wheel, and hand-brake handle now was perforated. Acura also claimed improved manual-shift action.
2001 Acura NSX:
For 2001, an emergency opener was added inside the trunk which is behind the engine. No-cost carpeted floormats were the only other change for this model year.
2002 Acura NSX:
NSX got its first noticeable appearance changes. The previous fixed-roof model was gone, leaving only the NSX-T with lift-off roof panel. New were Xenon headlamps, larger exhaust ports, wider rear tires, and revised suspension. A 4-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift feature became available.
2003 Acura NSX:
No changes for '03.
2004 Acura NSX:
Keyless entry and a trunk-mounted CD changer were added for 2004.
2005 Acura NSX:
NSX goes on unchanged for 2005, its last year. Acura plans end production at the end of 2005 and replace it in 2008 or 2009.
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