Honda NSX to cost $US156,000

Honda's US luxury brand, Acura, has announced that the NSX will be priced at $US156,000 and although that converts to around $A218,000 at the time of writing, it's highly unlikely it'll be offered at that price point in Australia.

The Acura NSX's $156K price is roughly the same as a Porsche 911 Turbo in the USA, a car that costs $365,000 in Australia - not including on-road costs.

We've already reported that the Honda NSX will cost as much as "some serious rivals" and although Honda Australia says it's too early to say with fluctuating currency exchange rates, the US-built supercar will be pitched as a proper supercar – in name and price.

The NSX is scheduled to go on sale in Australia in late 2016, but that could push out to 2017, especially if demand outstrips supply in the US and Europe.

Power for the Honda NSX comes from a mid-mounted turbo 3.5-litre V6 that combines with a pair of electric motors to deliver a combined output of 427kW/646Nm. It uses a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission to put the power to the ground.

The car tips the scales at around 1725kg; not exactly lightweight, but it is expected to take just over three seconds to accelerate from 0-100km/h. Top speed is 307km/h.

Acura NSX orders will commence in the US from February 25, 2016. The first car will be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson, with the proceeds going to charity.

Eight exterior paint options will be offered to US customers, while four interior colours with three different upholsteries are also in the offing.

Three alternate alloy wheel designs have been mooted and carbon-ceramic brakes will be an option, as will several other carbon add-ons, including a carbon-fibre interior kit.

Honda's new hero car will be manufactured in the USA, at the company's Marysville, Ohio Performance Manufacturing Center. The original Honda NSX was built between 1990 and 2005.