Acura NSX 0–60 Times
The Acura NSX 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 20 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Acura NSX is the 2022 Acura NSX Type S Hybrid Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.00 seconds at 126.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Acura NSX is the 1996 Acura NSX T Coupe, which took 5.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.30 seconds at 99.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Acura NSX tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.47 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.82 seconds at 111.31 mph.
Fastest 0–60
2.90sec
2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
4.47sec
Across 20 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.82sec
@ 111.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.80sec
1996 T Coupe
Across 20 verified runs, the Acura NSX ranges from 2.90 to 5.80 seconds 0–60, with a 4.47-second average.
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Acura NSX Performance Overview
Acura’s NSX performance record spans 1991 to 2022, covered here by 20 verified tests across 11 model years. The NA1/NA2 first generation (1991–2005) established the model as a mid-engine gasoline coupe with naturally aspirated C30A and later C32B V6 power, ranging from 270 to 290 hp. Early results centered in the five-second range, including 5.2 seconds to 60 mph for the 1991 Coupe, while the quicker 1997 T Coupe lowered that benchmark to 4.8 seconds. Even within that era, the spread was notable, with the 1996 T Coupe at 5.8 seconds marking the slow end of the data set.
When the NC1 arrived for 2017, the NSX shifted from a naturally aspirated gasoline layout to a hybrid powertrain, with output rising to 573–600 hp. That change immediately reset the pace: the 2017 Hybrid Coupe reached 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, the 2020 Hybrid Coupe cut that to 3.0, and the 2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe set the all-time best at 2.9 seconds. It also recorded the quickest quarter-mile in the sample, at 11.0 seconds @ 126 mph. Taken as a whole, the NSX moved from low-five-second gasoline performance to sub-three-second hybrid acceleration by the end of production.
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Acura NSX 0–60 Times by Generation: NA1/NA2 to NC1
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC1 | 2017–2022 | 3.06s | 2.90s — 2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe | 7 | The NC1 generation (2017–2022) averaged 3.06 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe at 2.90 seconds. Output ranged from 573 to 600 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec, 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.0-kWh, 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.3-kWh configurations. |
| NA1/NA2 | 1991–2005 | 5.22s | 4.80s — 1997 T Coupe | 13 | The NA1/NA2 generation (1991–2005) averaged 5.22 seconds to 60 mph across 13 tests, led by the 1997 T Coupe at 4.80 seconds. Output ranged from 270 to 290 hp across 3.0L V6, 3.2L V6 configurations. |
NC1
2017–2022
Avg 0–60
3.06s
Fastest
2.90s
Tests
7
2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe
The NC1 generation (2017–2022) averaged 3.06 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, led by the 2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe at 2.90 seconds. Output ranged from 573 to 600 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec, 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.0-kWh, 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.3-kWh configurations.
NA1/NA2
1991–2005
Avg 0–60
5.22s
Fastest
4.80s
Tests
13
1997 T Coupe
The NA1/NA2 generation (1991–2005) averaged 5.22 seconds to 60 mph across 13 tests, led by the 1997 T Coupe at 4.80 seconds. Output ranged from 270 to 290 hp across 3.0L V6, 3.2L V6 configurations.
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Acura NSX 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
20 tests · 11 years
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2022 Acura NSX
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
11.10
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2022 Acura NSX Type S Hybrid Coupe
2.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.00s
¼ mi @ 126.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 2.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 126.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 600 hp
- Torque
- 492 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,878 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 6.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 20
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2022 Acura NSX Type S Hybrid Coupe
3.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.20s
¼ mi @ 124.1 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 124.1 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 600 hp
- Torque
- 492 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,878 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 6.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 20
How we verify Acura NSX performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Acura NSX trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Acura NSX 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Acura NSX performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2022 Acura NSX Type S Hybrid Coupe runs 0-60 in as little as 2.9 seconds on record. Another verified test recorded 3.1 seconds. Both 2022 runs are for the 600-hp, 492-lb-ft AWD hybrid coupe, making the Type S the quickest NSX tested.
The fastest Acura NSX on record is the 2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe, with a 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 11.0 seconds at 126 mph, making it the benchmark performer across all 20 NSX tests.
The quickest stock Acura NSX on record is also the 2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe at 2.9 seconds from 0-60. There are 20 production NSX tests and no non-production runs in the records here, so the fastest overall result and fastest stock result are the same car and time.
For 2022, every recorded Acura NSX test is the Type S Hybrid Coupe. Its verified 0-60 times range from 2.9 to 3.1 seconds, with quarter-mile results of 11.0 seconds at 126 mph and 11.2 seconds at 124.1 mph. Output is 600 hp and 492 lb-ft.
The NC1 Acura NSX, covering 2017 to 2022, averages 3.06 seconds from 0-60 across 7 tests. Its quickest run is 2.9 seconds by the 2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe. NC1 cars use a hybrid powertrain, with output ranging from 573 to 600 hp across the generation.
The fastest NC1-generation Acura NSX is the 2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 2.9 seconds, which is also the quickest result for any NSX. Within the 2017-2022 NC1 generation, no other tested variant has matched that figure.
The first-generation Acura NSX, coded NA1/NA2 and sold from 1991 to 2005, averages 5.22 seconds from 0-60 across 13 tests. The quickest first-gen result is 4.8 seconds from a 1997 T Coupe. These cars used naturally aspirated gasoline engines rated from 270 to 290 hp.
The quickest first-generation Acura NSX on record is the 1997 T Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. That makes it the fastest tested NA1/NA2 car. Across the full first generation, 13 tests produce a 5.22-second average 0-60 time.
Yes. The Type S Hybrid Coupe is the quicker version on record. It posts a best 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds and averages 3.0 seconds across 2 tests, while the broader Hybrid Coupe group averages 3.08 seconds and has a best recorded 0-60 time of 3.0 seconds across 5 tests.
Across all 20 Acura NSX tests, the average quarter-mile time is 12.82 seconds at 111.3 mph. The quickest NSX quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2022 Type S Hybrid Coupe at 11.0 seconds and 126 mph. Another 2022 Type S run recorded 11.2 seconds at 124.1 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Acura NSX can do, not a single marketing claim.
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