1990 Honda NSX specifications

1990 Honda NSX data
 
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 4404 mm 173.4 inches
Width 1811 mm 71.3 inches
Height 1171 mm 46.1 inches
Ground clearance 135 mm 5.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1365 kg 3009 lb
Weight distribution 41% front
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area 1.78
CdA 0.57
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code C30A
Cylinders V 6
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
(DIN)
274 PS (270 bhp) (201 kW)
at 7300 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
285 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm)
at 6500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
67.6 kW/litre
92 ps/litre
90.7 bhp/litre
1.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
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
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1203 kPa (174.5 psi)
Maximum RPM 8000 rpm
crankshaft bearings
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 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 14 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 270 km/h (168 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
200.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
147.5 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
197.8 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.78 kg/kW
11.32 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 3.240
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front 6½JJ x 15
Wheel size rear 8.0JJ x 16
Tyres front 205/50 ZR 15
Tyres rear 225/50 ZR 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 282 mm
Rear brake diameter 282 mm
Braked area 2960 cm2
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 4.06
general
Carfolio.com ID27665
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 30.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1990 Honda NSX added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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