Acura has officially launched the Honda Heritage Parts program in the United States, giving owners of the first-generation NSX access to more than 3,000 reproduction parts. The initiative aims to make it easier to maintain the iconic sports car as its original components age and become harder to find.
Honda Heritage Parts Program Begins With the NSX
First introduced in Japan in April, the Honda Heritage Parts program is now expanding to other markets, with the United States among its latest destinations. The initiative will support a range of Acura and Honda performance models, beginning with the first-generation NSX, produced for the 1991 through 2005 model years.
NSX owners can currently access more than 3,000 reproduction parts through Acura dealerships nationwide. The components are intended to help preserve the sports car as mechanical parts, rubber materials and plastic components deteriorate with age.
Despite the NSX’s reputation for reliability, with some examples comfortably surpassing 300,000 miles, maintaining a vehicle that is several decades old can become increasingly challenging.
Honda Heritage Parts was created to help customers enjoy classic Acura and Honda performance models, beginning with the first-generation NSX. The program aims to support owners in preserving the legacy of the sports car and keeping these vehicles on the road for current enthusiasts and future generations.
Parts are also available through the Honda DreamShop, where customers can find thousands of components covering the NSX’s engine, transmission, chassis and other systems.
Why the First-Generation Acura NSX Remains Special
Although the second-generation Acura NSX delivered an accomplished hybrid sports car, it never fully recreated the appeal of the original model.
The first-generation NSX debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in February 1989 before reaching dealerships as a 1991 model. It made history as the first production car featuring an all-aluminum chassis and body, which weighed 40% less than steel.
Power came from a 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 270 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. The NSX also introduced the advanced VTEC system to the U.S. market in an Acura model, helping the sports car accelerate to 60 mph in under six seconds.
A standard five-speed manual transmission gave drivers direct involvement in the driving experience, complementing the car’s performance-focused engineering.
Hand-assembled and featuring a low, sleek design, the original NSX also benefited from high Japanese quality standards that helped it remain dependable over many years of use.
Throughout its extended production run, Acura introduced incremental improvements, eventually increasing engine displacement to 3.2 liters and output to 290 horsepower.
Total U.S. sales reached 8,733 units, while well-maintained examples now command six-figure prices.
What the Honda Heritage Program Means for NSX Owners
The new program provides NSX owners with a more accessible way to maintain their cars using reproduction components designed to support the original vehicles.
With more than 3,000 parts available, the initiative addresses one of the biggest challenges facing owners of older performance cars: finding replacement components as the vehicles continue to age.
The program is expected to expand to additional Honda and Acura performance models, although no further vehicles have been officially announced.
Potential candidates include the Honda S2000, whose earliest examples are now more than 25 years old, as well as earlier generations of the Honda Prelude and sportier Acura Integra and RSX variants.
For now, the first-generation NSX is the program’s initial focus, giving owners a new way to preserve the iconic sports car and keep it on the road for years to come.
