Specifications

ENGINEERING
POWERTRAIN Transverse mid-engine/rear-wheel drive
ENGINE TYPE 3.2-liter (manual transmission) [1997], 3.0-liter (automatic transmission), DOHC, 24-valve V 6 with VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) system, electronic drive-by-wire throttle system [1996]
3.0-liter (manual and automatic), DOHC, 24-V V-6 with VTEC [1991]
HORSEPOWER, SAE NET 6-Speed - 290 hp @ 7100 rpm [1997]
5-Speed - 270 hp @ 7100 rpm [1991]
Automatic - 252 hp @ 6600 rpm
TORQUE, SAE NET 6-Speed - 224 lbs-ft (31.0 kg-m) @ 5500 rpm [1997]
5-Speed - 210 lbs-ft (29.0 kg-m) @ 5300 rpm [1991]
Automatic - 210 lbs-ft (29.0 kg-m) @ 5300 rpm [1991]
REDLINE 6-Speed - 8000 rpm
5-Speed - 8000 rpm
Automatic - 7500 rpm
DISPLACEMENT 6-Speed - 193 cu in (3179 cc) [1997]
5-Speed - 181.6 cu in (2997 cc) [1991]
Automatic - 181.6 cu in (2977 cc) [1991]
COMPRESSION RATIO 10.2:1 [1997]
INDUCTION SYSTEM Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Variable Volume Induction System (VVIS)
ENGINE BLOCK 3.0-liter: aluminum alloy with cast-iron cylinder liners; [1991] 3.2-liter: aluminum alloy with fiber-reinforced (FRM) cylinder walls [1997]
CYLINDER HEADS - Aluminum alloy
EXHAUST SYSTEM - Dual Stainless Steel
CONNECTING RODS Titanium
IGNITION SYSTEM Electronic direct ignition
TRANSMISSIONS 6-speed manual (standard) [1997] or electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with SportShift and programmed lockup torque converter (optional) [1996]
5-speed manual (standard) or electronically controlled 4-speed automatic [1991]
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) Computer controlled (CPU), throttle reactive system
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Driver's and passenger's air bags [1993]
Driver's air bag [1991]

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Automatic Climate Control System
Acura/Bose Music System, AM/FM stereo, electronically tuned radio with cassette, four speakers and FM diversity antenna, 165-watt continuous power
Cruise control
Fully adjustable steering column (tilt and telescoping)
Power windows with key-off feature, power door locks and power mirrors
Theft-deterrent system with electronic immobilizer [1997]
Theft-deterrent system [1991]
3-point seat belts with automatic tensioners
Dual beverage holder [1993]

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Wheelbase 99.6 in (2530 mm)
Track, front 59.4 in (1510 mm)
Track, rear 60.2 in (1530 mm)
Length 174.2 in (4425 mm)
Width 71.3 in (1810 mm)
Height 46.1 in (1170 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance 4.6 in (117 mm)
Coefficient of Drag (CD) 0.32
Coefficient of Lift (CL) 0.05
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
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)
New body-colored forged-aluminum wheels add an extra measure of style to NSX Coupe models painted in Grand Prix White.

BODY / SUSPENSION / CHASSIS
FRONT SUSPENSION Independent aluminum double-wishbone with coil springs, stabilizer bar and compliance pivot
REAR SUSPENSION Independent aluminum double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
STEERING TYPE Electric, speed-sensitive, variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion [with automatic transmission]
STEERING RATIOS 6-Speed - 18.2:1 to 20.8:1
Automatic - 18.6:1
STEERING WHEEL TURNS, LOCK TO LOCK 6-Speed - 3.24
Automatic - 3.07
TURNING CIRCLE, CURB TO CURB 38.1 ft (11.6 m)
TIRES Front - 215/45 ZR16 [1994]; 205/50 ZR15 [1991]
Rear - 245/40 ZR17 [1994]; 215/45 ZR16 [1991]
Dual compound, dual tread configuration, unidirectional, high-performance tires
WHEELS Front - 16 x 7 [1994]; 15 x 7 [1991]
Rear - 17 x 8.5 [1994]; 16 x 8 [1991]
Lightweight forged aluminum alloy wheels -- seven-spoke 16/17 [1994], five-spoke 15/16 [1991]
BRAKING SYSTEM Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
Front Discs - Ventilated, 11.7 in (298 mm) diameter, 28 mm rotor thickness
Rear Discs - Ventilated, 11.9 in (303 mm) diameter, 21 mm rotor thickness
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) Acura-designed 4-channel with 4 wheel-speed sensors and electronic/hydraulic control unit
BODY TYPE Aluminum unit body
RECOMMENDED FUEL Premium unleaded, 92 octane
EPA FUEL MILEAGE CITY/HIGHWAY 6-Speed 3.2L V-6 [1997] - 17/24
Automatic 3.0L V-6 -18/24
CURB WEIGHT 6-Speed - NSX: 3069 lbs; NSX T: 3164 lbs
Automatic - NSX: 3113 lbs; NSX T: 3208 lbs

ACCESSORIES
Keyless Entry System
Car Cover
Trunk Mounted CD Changer
Carpeted Cargo Mat
CD Carry/Storage Case
Carpeted Floor Mats
Wheel Locks
Full Nose Mask

SEATING & TRIM
Leather trimmed seats
4-way power driver's seat adjustment
Full-length center console with coin box and beverage holder
Full cargo area carpeting

CAPACITIES
CRANKCASE 6.7 U.S. quarts (6.3 liters) including filter
COOLING SYSTEM 6-Speed - 17.0 U S. quarts (16.0 liters)
Automatic - 17.5 U S. quarts (16.5 liters)
FUEL TANK Approximately 18.5 U S. gallons (70 liters)
PASSENGER VOLUME 48.9 Cu. ft.
CARGO VOLUME 5.0 Cu. ft.
TOTAL VOLUME 53.9 Cu. ft.

ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
24-hour Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency towing
Acura Concierge Service
Trip interruption expense benefits
Computerized trip routing/map services
Emergency lockout service
WARRANTIES
VEHICLE 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty
OUTER BODY RUST-THROUGH 5-year/unlimited-mile limited warranty
ACCESSORIES 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty*
Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded. See your Acura dealer for the terms and conditions of limited warranties.

*When installed at the time of new vehicle delivery.


Text and images above from the 1997 Acura NSX U.S. brochure.

Original page markup by Bob Larson.

Prior model updates by Manuel Cantoria. Last updated: 31 March 1998

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