When Honda introduced the Acura NSX in 1991, it changed the landscape of the supercar industry in the US. When Ferrari, Lamborghini and GM were fighting for supremacy for who can build the fastest sportscar, Japan didn't have much to offer apart from a few compact sports cars like the Toyota Supra. Everything changed when the Acura NSX arrived and offered a mid-engined supercar. The NSX could wipe the floor on a racetrack in comparison to what Europe or the Americans had to offer, and didn't cost an arm and leg. What made it so revered world over, it was developed with the help of one of the best Formula 1 world champions of all time – Ayrton Senna.

Featuring a 3.0-liter, 24 valve, V6 engine, this vehicle can produce up to 270 horsepower with a 5-speed manual transmission. The '91 Acura NSX also features programmed fuel injection with a variable volume induction system. There are four valves per cylinder, and belt-driven, dual-overhead camshafts with VTEC. VTEC is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine. In simpler terms, this results in higher performance at a high RPM and lower fuel consumption at a low RPM.

The 1991 Acura NSX also features a dual diagonal braking system with power-assisted four-wheel ventilated disc brakes and a 4-channel anti-lock braking system. It is important to note the specifications of the Acura NSX's braking system, as at the time of release, this was a very powerful car and an effective braking system was a must for this car to be both safe and enjoyable to drive.

Update August 2022: We have updated this article with the latest valuation of the Japanese supercar – the 1991 Acura NSX along with additional information.

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The 1991 Acura NSX Offered Great Value

1991 Acura NSX
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The first Acura NSX debuted in the United States in 1991 and was produced for nearly fifteen years, until 2005. When the 1991 Acura NSX first debuted, the vehicle had an MSRP of $62,000. MSRP, also known as the manufacturer's suggested retail price, is the valuation placed on a vehicle by the manufacturer. At $62,000 in 1991, the Acura NSX was not exactly a cheap price for the vehicle, but it did represent one of the best value supercars at the time. In the nearly fifteen years of production, the Acura NSX gained such a positive reputation that it is still one of America's most beloved supercars. Vehicle handling, pricing, and looks aside - this vehicle will forever be a part of popular culture.

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1991 Acura NSX Rear
Via: Honda

The reason the Acura NSX will remain and forever be part of popular culture and ingrained in the American public's hearts, is because of Pulp Fiction. The 1994 Quentin Tarrantino movie, Pulp Fiction, was the first debut in a movie for the Acura NSX and featured the first-generation 1992 model of the Acura NSX. In one of the most recognizable scenes in movie history, Winston Wolfe the underworld "problem solver", whips away to breakfast in his silver 1992 Acura NSX and the rest is history. Since its movie debut, the Acura NSX garnered even more attention than it had previously held off of the car's merit alone. It's interesting that Pulp Fiction happened to be the movie that the Acura NSX debuted in, as both the vehicle and the film were notably ahead of their time.

Just like the Quentin Tarantino movie, Pulp Fiction, the 1991 Acura NSX was an anomaly for its time and was made for the people. The reason both the '91 Acura NSX and the movie Pulp Fiction stand the test of time, is simply because they pushed the boundaries of what was considered the "norm" at the time and both were created with the American public in mind. Both Pulp Fiction and the Acura NSX have a loyal following to this day, nearly 30 years on.

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You May Have To Shell Out Quite A Lot For An Acura NSX Today

Interior 1991 Acura NSX
Via: Honda

According to the US Inflation Calculator, a 1991 Acura NSX originally priced at $62,000 would cost $134,000. With an inflation rate of over 117.6%, the '91 Acura NSX would cost over double what it did when the vehicle originally debuted in the North American market.

1991 Acura NSX Engine
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A quick browse through Classic.com reveals that even today, one would have to shell out about $62,000 for a 1991 model year Acura NSX with over 60,000 miles on the odometer. However, for an example that's well taken care of, with just 18,000 miles equipped with a manual gearbox goes for over $105,000. However, the average price for a '91 Acura NSX is over $63,000 which means that the Japanese sports car has actually held its value very well.