The second-generation Acura NSX, known as the NC1, arrived for the 2017 model year with a complex and powerful hybrid powertrain. It pairs a twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 with three electric motors to produce a combined 573 horsepower, all routed through a 9-speed dual-clutch transmission and the Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. It's a technological showcase that offers blistering acceleration and all-weather capability, wrapped in a design that's distinct from its European rivals.
Collectors appreciate the NC1 NSX for its unique blend of daily-driver usability and supercar performance. Unlike many exotics, it’s comfortable and reliable enough for regular use. The market saw significant initial depreciation, which has now leveled off. This stabilization makes the NC1 a strong value proposition, offering performance that rivals cars costing twice as much. Low-mileage examples with desirable options, like the carbon ceramic brakes and carbon fiber packages, command the highest prices.
Based on sales data, the average price for a 2017-2021 NSX sits around $134,000. While the limited-production Type S commands a significant premium, standard models have found a solid footing. Cars from the 2019 model year and later are often more sought-after due to factory chassis stiffening and software recalibrations that improved the car's handling dynamics.
Buying Tips
- Check the health of the hybrid battery system. A specialized pre-purchase inspection should look for any fault codes related to the electric motors or lithium-ion battery pack.
- Verify optional equipment, as it heavily influences value. Key options include the carbon-ceramic brakes and the multiple carbon fiber packages for the exterior, engine bay, and interior.
- Inspect the condition of the tires and brakes. The standard iron brakes and optional carbon ceramics are both expensive to replace, and aggressive driving can wear them quickly.
- Prefer 2019 and later models if possible. They received updated front and rear sway bars, stiffer rear toe link bushings, and recalibrated software for the power steering, stability assist, and SH-AWD systems.
Based on market data for 2017-2021 models, prices have ranged from $84,900 to $186,000.
666 Acura NC1 NSX vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 311 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
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