1997 Acura NSX Automatic specifications

1997 Acura NSX Automatic data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2530 mm 99.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1509 mm 59.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1529 mm 60.2 inches
Length 4425 mm 174.2 inches
Width 1810 mm 71.3 inches
Height 1170 mm 46.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1412 kg 3113 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area 1.78 m²
CdA 0.57
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 3 litre
2977 cc
(181.668 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 78 mm
3.54 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)		 256 PS (252 bhp) (188 kW)
at 6600 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)		 285 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm)
at 5300 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)		 63.1 kW/litre
85.8 ps/litre
84.6 bhp/litre
1.39 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)		 95.73 Nm/litre
1.16 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-FI fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1203 kPa (174.5 psi)
Maximum RPM 7800 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
180.95 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
133.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
178.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.51 kg/kW
12.55 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 18/24 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.1/9.8 l/100km city/highway
km/litre7.7/10.2 km/l city/highway
UK MPG21.6/28.8 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG18.0/24.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.070
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7JJ x 16
Wheel size rear 8½JJ x 17
Tyres front 215/45 ZR 16
Tyres rear 245/40 ZR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 298 mm
Rear brake diameter 303 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.68
Final drive ratio 4.43
general
Carfolio.com ID678491
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 30.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Acura NSX Automatic added 2020-06-13.
Last modified 2024-04-30.

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2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1430 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2005 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1450 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2004 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1430 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2004 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1450 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2003 Acura NSX
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2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1430 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2003 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1450 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2002 Acura NSX
Acura NSX -
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1430 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2002 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1450 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2001 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1392 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2001 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1412 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2000 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1392 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2000 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1412 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1999 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1392 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1999 Acura NSX Alex Zanardi Edition
Acura NSX Alex Zanardi Edition -
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1368 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1999 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1412 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1998 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1392 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1998 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1412 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1997 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1392 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1995 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 5M 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 274 PS 270 bhp 201 kW 1382 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1995 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1412 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1994 Acura NSX
Acura NSX -
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 5M 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 274 PS 270 bhp 201 kW 1370 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1994 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1410 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1993 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 5M 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 274 PS 270 bhp 201 kW 1370 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1993 Acura NSX Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 4A 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1410 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1992 Acura NSX
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2 door fixed-head coupé MR 5M 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 274 PS 270 bhp 201 kW 1365 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4405mm, wb: 2530mm
1992 Acura NSX Automatic
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6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4405mm, wb: 2530mm
1991 Acura NSX
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2 door fixed-head coupé MR 5M 2977 cm3/181.7cuin 274 PS 270 bhp 201 kW 1365 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4405mm, wb: 2530mm
1991 Acura NSX Automatic
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6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4405mm, wb: 2530mm
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