Twenty-five years after the debut of the original, paradigm-shifting NSX supercar, Acura revealed the production version of its highly anticipated successorthe next-generation Acura NSXat the 2015 North American International Auto Show earlier this year. Developed and produced in the United States, the next generation NSX showcases the production styling, design and specifications of Acuras mid-engine sports hybrid supercar. The new NSX is a product of what we term Interwoven Dynamic design, said Michelle Christensen, NSX exterior design project leader. It represents the ideal blending of exotic sports car form and supercar function. The NSX body features classic low and wide proportions married to modern and alluring surfacing, an aggressive front design, and tail lights that pay homage to the original NSX. The signature side intake and floating C-pillar collect air to feed the mid-mounted engine and direct airflow over the rear deck to increase downforce. To accommodate the new drivetrain, the production vehicle was lengthened (+3 inches) and widened (+1 inch) with a slightly more cab-forward package, compared with the proportions of the NSX Concept shown in 2012. Specifically created to bring a new sports experience to the supercar segment, the NSX challenges conventional beliefs about supercars much as the first generation did a quarter century ago. The approach is realized through an all-new power unit a bespoke, mid-mounted twin-turbocharged, 75-degree 3.5L DOHC V6 engine with dry sump lubrication, mated to an all-new 9-speed dual clutch transmission (9DCT) and Direct-Drive Motor. This is augmented by the front Twin Motor Unit (TMU) driving the front wheels. The NSX Sport Hybrid power unit offers exceptional horsepower and torque with a broad powerband for tremendous throttle response and acceleration. The rear direct-drive electric motor, housed between the engine and transmission, supports acceleration, braking and transmission shifting performance. The NSXs front wheels are driven by twin independent high-output electric motors which deliver instantaneous torque response and dynamic left-to-right torque distribution. The NSX also uses its front electric motors for dynamic torque vectoring. The result is an instantaneous zero delay launch performance and handling response that seems to anticipate the drivers desire. Also in keeping with the legacy of NSXthe worlds first all-aluminum supercarthe new NSX features an innovative new multi-material body design with worlds-first material applications and construction processes. The NSX body utilizes a space frame designan internal frame constructed of aluminum, ultra-high strength steel and other advanced materials. Anchored by a carbon fiber floor, torsional and bending forces are taken up entirely by this ultra-rigid structure, which also utilizes advanced joining technologies. The NSX features worlds-first casting technology that combines the design and manufacturing flexibility of a casting process with the strength and elongation properties of a forged material, enabling significant weight reduction. The body panels are composed of a combination of aluminum and sheet molding composite (SMC).