Honda NSX NA1

Only 8 of the 600 cars in Dream Car Garage combine a V6 with MR drivetrain, placing the Honda NSX NA1 inside one of the catalogue’s smallest technical groups. That number matters because this car’s appeal is not built around dominating every measure, but around occupying a very specific space that few other cars in the collection share.

The NSX NA1 sits among just 8 naturally aspirated V6 cars in the catalogue, a combination that separates it from the wider field of 600 choices. Its 2,977 cc V6, naturally aspirated layout and MR drivetrain form the foundation of a supercar defined by balance of specification rather than headline statistics alone. With 270 bhp and 285 Nm of torque, it ranks 530th for power and 531st for 0 to 100 km/h acceleration, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Its 270 km/h top speed places it 373rd across the catalogue. Those figures show a different kind of proposition, one where the interest comes from the relationship between the numbers rather than a single maximum figure.

The body style reinforces that focused character. This is a 2 seater fixed-head coupé from Japan, built around a V6 engine layout and naturally aspirated delivery. Japan contributes 48 cars to the 600-car catalogue, while Honda itself has 8 entries, making the NSX NA1 part of a distinct group within both its manufacturer and country categories. Its technical identity is unusually concentrated, with only a small number of catalogue cars matching the same drivetrain and engine pairing.

At £110,000 used, the NSX NA1 sits 274th for price, meaning it is more expensive than 326 cars in the catalogue. Its £407 cost per bhp reflects a purchase that is not simply a calculation of output against spend. It represents a collector choosing a rare combination of layout, engine character and design intent within the boundaries of the catalogue.

A garage built from 600 possibilities does not need every car to chase the highest rank. The Honda NSX NA1 brings a distinct formula that few others can replicate. It is the choice for a collection with room for precision.