 |
| Engine |
Manual |
Automatic |
Type
|
3.2-liter, DOHC VTEC
V-6 |
3.0-liter, DOHC VTEC
V-6 |
Horsepower, SAE Net
|
290 hp @ 7100 rpm |
252 hp @ 6600 rpm |
| Torque, SAE Net |
224 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
210 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm |
| Redline |
8000 rpm |
7500 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.66 in x 3.07 in (93 mm x 78 mm) |
3.54 in x 3.07 in (90 mm x 78 mm) |
| Displacement |
194 cu in (3179 cc) |
181 cu in (2977 cc) |
| Compression Ratio |
10.2:1 |
10.2:1 |
| Induction System |
Programmed Fuel Injection
(PGM-FI) with Variable Volume Induction System |
| Valvetrain |
Variable Valve Timing and
Lift Electronic Control (VTEC(TM)), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven,
dual overhead camshaft |
| Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy with Fiber Reinforced
Metal (FRM) cylinder liners |
Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron cylinder
liners |
| Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy |
| Connecting Rods |
Titanium |
| Emission Control |
Electronically controlled
EGR LEV emission control |
| Ignition System |
Direct ignition system with
knock control |
| Alternator |
120 amp max |
| Battery |
12V, maintenance-free |
| Recommended Fuel |
Premium unleaded, 91 octane |
| Powertrain |
Manual |
Automatic |
| Layout |
Transverse
mounted, mid-ship engine/rear-wheel-drive |
| Transmission |
6-speed manual |
4-speed automatic with
sequential SportShift and steering-column mounted shifter toggle |
Ratios (:1)
|
|
|
| 1st gear |
3.067 |
2.611 |
| 2nd gear |
1.957 |
1.552 |
| 3rd gear |
1.429 |
1.026 |
| 4th gear |
1.125 |
0.684 |
| 5th gear |
0.914 |
- |
| 6th gear |
0.718 |
- |
| Reverse |
3.186 |
1.909 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4.062 |
4.428 |
| Chassis |
Acura NSX |
Body Type
|
All-aluminum unit body |
| Front Suspension |
Independent, all-aluminum,
double-wishbone with coil springs, stabilizer bar and compliance pivot |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent, all-aluminum,
double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Shock Absorbers |
Gas-pressurized with Acura Progressive
Valve technology, front and rear |
| Stabilizer Bars - Front |
18.3 mm diameter x 3.0
mm wall thickness |
| Stabilizer Bars - Rear |
17.5 mm diameter x 2.3 mm wall thickness |
| Steering Type |
Variable, electric power-assisted, rack-and-pinion |
| Steering Ratio |
18.6:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
3.24 |
| Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
38.1 ft (11.6 m) |
| Wheels - Front |
17 x 7.0 in JJ forged aluminum alloy |
| Wheels - Rear |
17 x 9 in JJ forged aluminum alloy |
| Tires - Front |
215/40R1783Y Ultra-High Performance |
| Tires - Rear |
255/40R1794Y Ultra-High Performance |
| Braking System |
Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with
4 channel ABS |
| Front Discs |
Ventilated, 11.7 in (298 mm) diameter;
1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Discs |
Ventilated, 11.9 in (303 mm) diameter;
0.9 in (23 mm) rotor thickness |
| Total Swept Area |
Front: 221.1 sq in (1426 cm2) Rear: 229.2
sq in (1479 cm2) |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors
and electric/hydraulic control |
| Capacities
/ EPA Mileage |
Manual |
Automatic |
Crankcase
|
6.7 US
qt (6.3 L) |
| Cooling System |
16.9 US qt (16.0 L) |
17.4 US qt (16.5 L) |
| Fuel tank |
18.5 US
gal (70.0 L) |
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
17 / 24 |
17 / 24 |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
Manual |
Automatic |
| Wheelbase |
99.6 in
(2530 mm) |
| Track, front |
59.5 in
(1510 mm) |
| Track, rear |
60.7 in
(1540 mm) |
| Overall Length |
174.2 in (4425 mm) |
| Overall Width |
71.3 in
(1810 mm) |
| Overall Height |
46.1 in (1170 mm) |
| Curb Weight |
3153 lb (1430 kg) |
3197 lb (1450 kg) |
Weight Distribution
(% front / rear) |
40 / 60 |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) |
0.30 |
| Coefficient of Lift (Cl) |
0.05 |
| Frontal Area (A) |
19.16 sq ft (1.78 m2) |
Air Drag Coefficient
(Cd x A) |
0.57 |
| Interior
and Trunk Dimensions |
Front |
| Head Room |
36.3 in (921 mm) |
| Leg Room |
44.3 in (1126 mm) |
| Hip Room |
53.8 in (1366 mm) |
| Shoulder Room |
52.5 in (1334 mm) |
| Passenger Volume |
48.9 cu ft |
| Cargo Volume |
5.0 cu ft |
| Total Volume |
53.9 cu ft |
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