✦ Shifty Estimate
$156,900
▲ 13.3% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $154K
- Sales, 12 months
- 33
- Original MSRP
- $84,300 · ▲ 86% since
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1997 Acura NSX
1997 to 2005 · Coupe
Price history
Recent sales
33 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- V6, 3.0L
- Power
- 270 hp
- Torque
- 210 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.7s
- Top speed
- 168 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $84,300
Common questions
How much does a Acura NSX cost?
A 1997 Acura NSX cost $84,300 new. Over the past 12 months, 33 have sold publicly at a median of $154,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $156,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $94,650 to $219,999, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1997 Acura NSX worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $156,900, up 13.3% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 33 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Acura NSX a good investment?
It has appreciated 86% against its $84,300 list price. Values are up 13.3% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $105,000 to $394,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Acura NSX sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $112,500Jul 21, 2026Silverstone Metallic · 81,000 mi
- $178,000Jul 20, 2026Spa Yellow Pearl · 22,000 mi
- $147,000Jul 1, 2026Spa Yellow Pearl · 54,000 mi
Honda's answer to Ferrari arrived in 1990, but the second-generation NSX from 1997-2005 represents the model's refined evolution. The mid-mounted 3.2-liter VTEC V6 produced 290 horsepower, paired with either a crisp 6-speed manual or Honda's innovative 4-speed automatic. What made the NSX revolutionary wasn't just its aluminum space frame construction or Ayrton Senna's development input—it was Honda's ability to deliver supercar performance with Japanese reliability. The '97-'05 models featured updated styling with fixed headlights, improved aerodynamics, and enhanced chassis tuning. With only 8,997 NSXs sold in North America across its entire 15-year run, these later examples are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their analog purity in today's digital age. Values have climbed steadily as enthusiasts recognize the NSX as the last naturally aspirated, manual-transmission supercar from Honda's golden era.