1998 Honda NSX specifications

1998 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) 1510 mm 59.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1530 mm 60.2 inches
Length 4425 mm 174.2 inches
Width 1810 mm 71.3 inches
Height 1170 mm 46.1 inches
Ground clearance 135 mm 5.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1410 kg 3109 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area 1.90
CdA 0.57
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code C32B
Cylinders V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity 3.2 litre
3179 cc
(193.994 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 78 mm
3.66 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 280 PS (276 bhp) (206 kW)
at 7300 rpm
maximum torque 304 Nm (224 ft·lb) (31 kgm)
at 5300 rpm
Specific output 64.7 kW/litre
88 ps/litre
86.8 bhp/litre
1.42 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 95.63 Nm/litre
1.16 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-Fi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1201.7 kPa (174.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 529.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 274 km/h (170 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
198.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
145.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
195.74 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.85 kg/kW
11.44 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16.6/31.0/23.5 mpg (UK) urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km17.0/9.1/12.0 l/100km
km/litre5.9/11.0/8.3 km/l
UK MPG16.6/31.0/23.5 UK MPG
US MPG13.8/25.8/19.6 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 3.100
Turning circle 11.60 m
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
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-ABS
Front brake diameter 298 mm
Rear brake diameter 303 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.72
Final drive ratio 4.06
general
Carfolio.com ID95381
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 Honda NSX added 2002-06-16.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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