Acura announced today that production of the 2022 NSXs Type S has commenced at its Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. The automaker says that all of its production has been spoken for and all 300 U.S.-bound models were reserved in less than 24 hours following the opening of order books in August. It adds that production will end before the end of this year.
The first two models completed were
finished in the exclusive Gotham Grey matte paint. PMC had to introduce new
shipping and handling techniques to keep the matte-metallic finish safe on its
way to its new owner. That includes a new protective film applied to the car,
as well as a soft body cover for transportation. Acura dealers will also be
getting special training to pass along instructions for proper care to owners.
The Type S is the NSX’s swansong.
Featuring unique five-spoke wheels, stickier Pirelli P-Zero tires, a retuned
adaptive damper system, Type S decals, and a standard carbon-fiber roof, it
promises to be the best handling NSX ever. Naturally, that means that it can
handle a little more grunt in the form of the most powerful drivetrain ever
developed for a production Acura. More specifically, its twin-turbo V6 and
three-motor hybrid system churn out 600 hp and 667
Nm of torque that’s funneled to the all-wheel-drive system via a nine-speed
dual-clutch transmission. The available Lightweight Package adds carbon-ceramic
brakes, a carbon-fiber engine cover, and a carbon fiber interior package, all
of which lower the weight by 26 kg.
