The Type S line of Acura comes from the same rich history that made Acura a force to be reckoned with in the luxury car market. It came from America's new desire for the best performance and amenities available in a vehicle after recovering from the poor economy of the early 1970s. After its design in the 1990s, the Type S lineup became Honda and Acura's trophy in the competition to produce the best performing luxury cars for the money. Before Acura's creation, Honda had received extreme initial success from the Civic at the best time for the perfectly fuel-efficient and reliable compact car to be released. After the success of the Civic in America, Honda proved that they weren't just a one-hit wonder with their subsequent sought-after models such as the Accord and Prelude.