1991-2005 Acura NSX Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Detailed safety information for this generation Acura NSX include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Acura NSXinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

1991-2005 Acura NSX Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	2-door coupe

Wheelbase, in.	99.6

Overall Length, in.	174.2

Overall Width, in.	71.3

Overall Height, in.	46.1

Curb Weight, lbs.	3066-3153

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	5.0

Standard Payload, lbs.	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	18.5

Seating Capacity	2

Front Head Room, in.	36.3

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	44.3

Rear Head Room, in.	--

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	--

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

Two versions of the same engine were available in the early NSX, depending on the transmission choice. With an automatic transmission, the car got a 3.0-liter V6, rated at 252 horsepower. With 5-speed manual shift, the V6 developed 270 horsepower. With a 6-speed manual gearbox, available since 1997, the powerplant has been a 3.2-liter V6 that produces 290 horsepower. Available in 2002 models by special order was a 4-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift feature.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

dohc V6	3.0 / 181	252-270	210	5-speed manual: 18/24 4-speed automatic: 18/24	5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: --

dohc V6	3.2 / 194	290	224	6-speed manual: 17/24	6-speed manual: 22

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: Japan

Drive Wheels: transverse mid-engine/rear-wheel drive

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