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2004 Acura NSX - Specs

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Engine Specs
Powertrain Specs
Chassis Specs
Capacities Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions




Engine

Manual
Automatic

Engine Type

3.2-liter, DOHC VTEC V-6
3.0-liter, DOHC VTEC V-6

Horsepower, SAE Net

290 hp @ 7,100 rpm
252 hp @ 6,600 rpm

Torque, SAE Net

224 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm
210 lb-ft @ 5,300 rpm

Redline

8,000 rpm
7,500 rpm

Bore & 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 (3,179 cc)
181 cu in (2,977 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™), 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

Layout

Transverse mounted, mid-ship engine / rear-wheel-drive

Powertrain

Manual
Automatic

Transmission

6-speed manual
4-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and steering-column mounted shifter toggle

Ratios (:1)

     1st
3.066
2.611
     2nd
1.956
1.552
     3rd
1.428
1.026
     4th
1.125
0.684
     5th
0.914
-
     6th
0.717
-
   Reverse
3.186
1.909
Final
4.062
4.428

Chassis

2004 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 Progressive Valve technology, front and rear

Stabilizer Bars

Front
18.3 mm diameter x 3.0 mm wall thickness
Rear
19.1 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 inch forged aluminum alloy
Rear
17 x 9.0 inch forged aluminum alloy

Tires

Front
215/40ZR Ultra-High Performance
Rear
255/40ZR 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

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)

Volumes

Passenger
48.9 cu ft
Cargo
5.0 cu ft
Total
53.9 cu ft

Fuel Economy

Manual
Automatic

EPA Fuel Mileage - City / Highway

17 / 24
17 / 24

Exterior Dimensions

Manual
Automatic

Wheelbase

99.6 in (2,530 mm)

Track, front

59.5 in (1,510 mm)

Track, rear

60.7 in (1,540 mm)

Overall Length

174.2 in (4,425 mm)

Overall Width

71.3 in (1,810 mm)

Overall Height

46.1 in (1,170 mm)

Curb Weight

3,153 lb (1,430 kg)
3,197 lb (1,450 kg)

Weight Distribution (% front / rear)

40 / 60
40 / 60

Aerodynamics

2004 Acura NSX

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 Dimensions

2004 Acura NSX

Head Room

36.3 in (921 mm)

Leg Room

44.3 in (1,126 mm)

Hip Room

53.8 in (1,366 mm)

Shoulder Room

52.5 in (1,334 mm)

Warranties

Automatic

Vehicle

4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty

Outer Body Rust-Through

5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty

Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance

4-year / 50,000-mile