MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) - The next generation of Acura’s top-of-the-line 2017 NSX has begun rolling off the line in Ohio.
Honda Motor Co. unveiled the first of the cars at its specialty manufacturing facility in Marysville Tuesday.
The automaker says “VIN 001” set a record as the highest selling designated vehicle identification number at January’s Barrett-Jackson collector car auction. It went for $1.2 million. Honda donated the proceeds to charity.
All roughly 800 cars to be produced annually will be made in Ohio. It’s the first time in the car’s 27-year history that it’s being made outside Japan. The 2017 NSX starts at $156,000.
Honda’s decision to build its top Acura specialty car in North America aims to tap the U.S. market and distinguish itself from European competitors, such as Lamborghini, Ferrari and others.
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