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Engine
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Manual
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Automatic
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Engine Type
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3.2-liter, DOHC VTEC V-6
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3.0-liter, DOHC VTEC V-6
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Horsepower, SAE Net
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290 hp @ 7,100 rpm
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252 hp @ 6,600 rpm
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Torque, SAE Net
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224 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm
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210 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm
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Redline
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8,000 rpm
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7,500 rpm
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Bore & Stroke
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3.66 in x 3.07 in
(93 mm x 78 mm)
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3.54 in x 3.07 in
(90 mm x 78 mm)
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Displacement
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194 cu in (3,179 cc)
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181 cu in (2,977 cc)
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Compression Ratio
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10.2:1
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10.2:1
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Induction System
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Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Variable Volume Induction
System
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Valvetrain
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Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTECTM),
4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshaft
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Engine Block
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Aluminum alloy with Fiber Reinforced Metal (FRM) cylinder liners
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Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron cylinder liners
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Cylinder Head
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Aluminum alloy
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Connecting Rods
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Titanium
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Emission Control
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Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control
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Ignition System
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Direct ignition system with knock control
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Alternator
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120 Amp max
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Battery
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12V, maintenance-free
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Recommended Fuel
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Premium unleaded, 91 octane
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Layout
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Transverse mounted, mid-ship engine / rear-wheel-drive
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Powertrain
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Manual
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Automatic
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Transmission
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6-speed manual
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4-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and
steering-column mounted shifter toggle
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Ratios (:1)
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| 1st |
3.066
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2.611
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| 2nd |
1.956
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1.552
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| 3rd |
1.428
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1.026
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| 4th |
1.125
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0.684
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| 5th |
0.914
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-
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| 6th |
0.717
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| Reverse |
3.186
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1.909
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| Final |
4.062
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4.428
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Chassis
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2003 Acura NSX
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Body Type
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All-aluminum unit body
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Front Suspension
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Independent, all-aluminum, double-wishbone with coil springs, stabilizer
bar and compliance pivot
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Rear Suspension
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Independent, all-aluminum, double-wishbone with coil springs and
stabilizer bar
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Shock Absorbers
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Gas-pressurized with Progressive Valve technology, front and rear
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Stabilizer Bars
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Front |
18.3 mm diameter x 3.0 mm wall thickness
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| Rear |
19.1 mm diameter x 2.3 mm wall thickness
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Steering Type
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Variable, electric power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
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Steering Ratio
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18.6:1
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Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)
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3.24
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Turning Circle (curb to curb)
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38.1 ft (11.6 m)
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Wheels
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Front |
17 x 7.0 inch forged aluminum alloy
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| Rear |
17 x 9.0 inch forged aluminum alloy
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Tires
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Front |
215/40ZR Ultra-High Performance
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| Rear |
255/40ZR Ultra-High Performance
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Braking System
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Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-channel ABS
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Front Discs
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Ventilated, 11.7 in (298 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
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Rear Discs
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Ventilated, 11.9 in (303 mm) diameter; 0.9 in (23 mm) rotor thickness
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Total Swept Area
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Front: 221.1 sq in (1426 cm2) Rear: 229.2 sq in (1479
cm2)
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
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4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic
control
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Capacities
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Manual
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Automatic
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Crankcase
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6.7 US qt (6.3 L)
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Cooling System
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16.9 US qt (16.0 L)
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17.4 US qt (16.5 L)
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Fuel Tank
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18.5 US gal (70.0 L)
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Volumes
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Passenger |
48.9 cu ft
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| Cargo |
5.0 cu ft
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| Total |
53.9 cu ft
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Fuel Economy
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Manual
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Automatic
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EPA Fuel Mileage - City / Highway
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17 / 24
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17 / 24
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Exterior Dimensions
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Manual
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Automatic
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Wheelbase
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99.6 in (2,530 mm)
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Track, front
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59.5 in (1,510 mm)
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Track, rear
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60.7 in (1,540 mm)
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Overall Length
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174.2 in (4,425 mm)
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Overall Width
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71.3 in (1,810 mm)
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Overall Height
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46.1 in (1,170 mm)
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Curb Weight
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3,153 lb (1,430 kg)
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3,197 lb (1,450 kg)
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Weight Distribution (% front / rear)
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40 / 60
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40 / 60
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Aerodynamics
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2003 Acura NSX
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Coefficient of Drag (Cd)
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0.30
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Coefficient of Lift (Cl)
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0.05
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Frontal Area (A)
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19.16 sq ft (1.78 m2)
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Air Drag Coefficient (Cd x A)
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0.57
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Interior Dimensions
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2003 Acura NSX
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Head Room
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36.3 in (921 mm)
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Leg Room
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44.3 in (1,126 mm)
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Hip Room
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53.8 in (1,366 mm)
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Shoulder Room
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52.5 in (1,334 mm)
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Warranties
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Automatic
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Vehicle
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4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty
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Outer Body Rust-Through
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5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty
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Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance
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4-year / 50,000-mile
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