The Honda NSX, which was sold as the Acura NSX in North America, was a mid-engined sports car that debuted for the 1991 model year. The NSX was the result of a long-term project by Honda to create a highly capable sports car that would be able to compete against higher priced European sports cars for a lower price. These cars were in development for many years before finally being unveiled, and they benefitted from substantial developmental input from famed racing drivers, including the great Ayrton Senna. This race-focused input made the NSX a high-level performer, combining a stiff, lightweight chassis with a mid-mounted V6 engine. Two generations of the Honda NSX have been built: 1st Gen (1991-2005) and 2nd Gen (2017-2022).