This would be one of those perfect cars for a Californa pleasure cruise, especially in Long Beach Blue. A reimagined version of this sleek color will be available for the 2021 Acura NSX. Dedicated fans might recall Long Beach Blue from the first-gen NSX palette, though it was rare even then. During the four model years it was available (2002 to 2005), Long Beach Blue was only applied to 88 NSX cars.

A Fitting Tribute

The cool blue paint will serve as a nod to the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, of which Acura is the title sponsor. Likewise, the name Long Beach Blue follows Acura’s tradition of naming NSX colors after famous racetracks and corners.

In 2019, Acura entered into a multi-year agreement with the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach to become title sponsor of the Grand Prix of Long Beach. That same year, Acura set a new production car record of 1:35.663 around the famed street circuit in a factory-spec 2019 Acura NSX.
2021 Acura NSX in Long Beach Blue. Photo: Acura.

2021 Acura NSX Engine & Powertrain

The new Acura NSX employs a bespoke Sport Hybrid SH-AWD powertrain consisting of a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, nine-speed dual-clutch transmission, three electric motors, and a wet multi-plate limited-slip differential. Every NSX is built to exacting standards at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. In addition to the detailed powertrain, the NSX is defined by its rigid, multi-material body and aluminum-intensive sp...