What is the most powerful Acura?
The most powerful Acura on sale today is the NSX Type S, boasting 600 horsepower from a hybrid powertrain.
NSX Type S: Acura's horsepower king
The NSX Type S is the brand's performance flagship, a limited‑run model that blends a mid‑mounted V6 with electric motors to deliver peak power well beyond Acura's other street‑legal vehicles.
Engineering highlights
Power comes from a 3.5‑liter twin‑turbocharged V6 paired with three electric motors. The system produces 600 hp and about 492 lb‑ft of torque, routed through a nine‑speed dual‑clutch transmission to all wheels via Acura's SH‑AWD with active torque vectoring. The hybrid setup is tuned for rapid throttle response, track‑ready torque delivery, and improved efficiency for road use.
Key specifications that define its power and performance are:
- 600 horsepower (system total)
- 492 lb‑ft of peak torque
- 3.5‑liter twin‑turbo V6 plus three electric motors (hybrid)
- Nine‑speed dual‑clutch transmission
- All‑Wheel Drive with SH‑AWD and active torque vectoring
- 0‑60 mph in about 2.9 seconds
- Electronically limited top speed around 191 mph
In short, the NSX Type S represents Acura's pinnacle of street‑legal horsepower, blending hybrid power with precision handling.
Other high-horsepower Acura models for comparison
Beyond the NSX Type S, Acura offers several performance‑focused models that emphasize speed and agility while still serving everyday needs. Here are the leaders in horsepower among current production vehicles.
- TLX Type S — 355 hp from a 3.0‑liter turbocharged V6
- MDX Type S — 355 hp from the same turbocharged V6
- Integra Type S — 320 hp from a turbocharged 1.5‑liter four‑cylinder
These models deliver strong performance for their segments but do not reach the horsepower peak of the NSX Type S. Their strength lies in balance, practicality, and value for money in a performance package.
Notes on racing and historical context
In Acura's racing programs, higher performance is pursued through purpose‑built race cars rather than street‑legal production. The brand's endurance and GT efforts use specialized engines and hybrid systems that are not directly comparable to the factory road cars.
Summary
In 2025, the NSX Type S stands as Acura's most powerful production model, delivering 600 hp from a hybrid powertrain and a track‑tuned all‑wheel-drive system. Other performance models—TLX Type S, MDX Type S, and Integra Type S—offer compelling speed and handling at lower horsepower, illustrating Acura's emphasis on a broad range of performance‑focused vehicles rather than a single all‑out horsepower leader.
