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Honda NSX

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.00 mm × 78.00 mm 3.66 in × 3.07 in
Cylinders V-6 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.2 litre 3179 cc (193.994 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.20:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-Fi
Maximum power 279.8 PS (276.0 bhp) (205.8 kW) @ 7300 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 5.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 274 km/h (170 mph)
Fuel consumption 16.6/31.0/23.5 mpg (UK) urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 195.74 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 304.0 Nm (224 ft·lb) (31 kgm) @ 5300 rpm
bmep 1201.7 kPa (174.3 psi)
Specific torque 95.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.19
Unitary capacity 529.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2530 mm
wheelbase 99.6 in
Length (milimeters) 4425 mm
Length (inches) 174.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1810 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1170 mm
Height (inches) 46.1 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters) 135 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1410 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3109 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area 1.90 m2
Cx 0.57

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.100
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres 215/45 ZR 16
Wheels 7JJ x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-ABS
Brake ∅ 298 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.72
Final drive ratio 4.06

General information

RAC rating 32.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 Honda NSX PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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