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Summary

Summary
Make & model	Acura NSX
Body code (primary)	NA1/2
Markets sold in	USA / Hong Kong (1991-2006) Canada (1991-2000)
Model years/version	1991-1994 (NSX) 1995-1996 (NSX-T) 1997-2001 (NSX-T 3.0 AT) 1997-2001 (NSX-T 3.2 6MT) 1999 (NSX Zanardi Special Edition) 1997-2002 (NSX slicktop special order) 2002-2005 (facelift 3.0 AT) 2002-2005 (facelift 3.2 6MT)
Generation	1st generation
Also known as	Honda NSX (EUR/JPN)(1991-2006)
Designer (year)	Ken Okuyama (1987), Masahito Nakano (1987), Shigeru Uehara (1988) and James Stevens (1988)
Manufacturer	Honda Motor Co of Japan
Assembly location	Tochigi, Japan (1990-2003) Suzuka, Japan (2004-2005)
Release date	1989-02 Chicago Auto Show
Production span	1990-08 - 2005-11-30
Quantity produced
Total sale/market
Related models
Body style	2-door coupe
Layout/Drivetrain	MR
Engine(s)/disp.(cc)/hp	V6 3.0 270hp C30A (1991-1996 5MT models) V6 3.0 252hp C30A (1991-2005 AT models) V6 3.2 290hp C32B (1997-2005 6MT models)
Transmission(s)	AT4 MT5 MT6
Wheelbase	2530 mm
Dimensions L/W/H	4405 mm x 1810 mm x 1170 mm (1991-1993) 4425 mm x 1810 mm x 1170 mm (1994-1996) 4425 mm x 1810 mm x 1160 mm (1997-2005)
Weight	3010 lb (1370 kg) (1991–1992) 3020 lb (1370 kg) (1993–1994) 3142 lb (1425 kg) (1995–1996) 3164 lb (1435 kg) (1997–2001) 3153 lb (1430 kg) (2002–2005)
Previous model(s)	none
Following model(s)	Acura NSX (2016-2022)
Class/Segment
Rival model(s)	Ferrari 348

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History

In 1984, Honda's engineers started experimenting with various engine and chassis configurations to explore possibilities for future vehicles. Among these prototypes was a Honda City that had been sliced in half, featuring an engine positioned behind the driver’s seat and driving the rear wheels. Although this project didn’t go into production, the thrilling experience of zipping around the company parking lot in the mid-engine City left a lasting impression on the engineers. This excitement played a role in convincing Honda’s leadership to consider the development of a dedicated sports car. Consequently, in the same year, Honda reached out to the renowned Italian design firm Pininfarina to create the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental) concept car, equipped with a mid-mounted DOHC C20A 2.0 L V6 engine. Once the decision was made to pursue a sports car project, management made it clear to the engineers that the new model would need to compete in speed with the best from Italy and Germany.

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General
Make	Acura
Model name	NSX
Year page	1991
Specifications by model variation (1991)
-	-------- Version #1 --------	-------- Version #2 --------	-------- Version #3 --------	-------- Version #4 --------	-------- Version #5 --------
Version or variation name
Body style
Chassis code
Engine position	Mid-engined
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel drive
Assembled in
Market for model
Body and dimensions
Version or variation name
Doors / Seating
Steering position
Ground clearance (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Length x width x height (mm)
Front / rear track width (mm)
Curb weight (kg)
Front / rear weight distribution (%)
Max load capacity (kg)
Trunk capacity (L/ft³) & /w seats folded (L/ft³)
Fuel tank capacity (L/gal)
Towing capacity (kg/lbs)
Drag coefficient (Cd)
Suspension, wheels and brakes
Version or variation name
Front brakes / dim.(in)
Rear brakes / dim.(in)
Power brakes
Brake fluid / cap.(ml)
ABS
Front suspension
Front stab. bar size (in)
Rear suspension
Rear stab. bar size (in)
Steering type
Turning circle (m/ft)
Power steering
- PS fluid / cap.(ml)
Front tires / infl.(psi)
Rear tires / infl.(psi)
Front wheels specs
Rear wheels specs
Spare tire size
Wheel bolt pattern
Wheel nut/bolt thread
Engine
Version or variation name
Engine mounting
Engine code / name
- type/cylinders/charge
- type/stroke
- displacement (L)
- displacement (cc)
- displacement (ci)
- bore x stroke (mm)
- head/cams/valvegear
- timing drive
- interference eng.
- fuel delivery/carbs.
- compression ratio
- power (hp@rpm)
- torque (Lb-ft@rpm)
- redline (rpm)
Recom. fuel type
Oil & cap. (L/qts)
- oil filter number
Ignition system
- firing order
- spark plugs/gap
Engine cooling
- pump/fan drive
- coolant spec & cap.(L)
Engine block material
Engine head material
Turbo/sprchg. specs
- pressure (psi)
Exhaust pipe main size
Battery type/size/volt.
Max alternator amps
Driving range (km/mi) on fuel / battery (if EV)
Electric engine type
Charging times/tech.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Version or variation name
Wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Drive type
Greabox 1 type/gears
- fluid grade/cap.(L)
Greabox 2 type/gears
- fluid grade/cap.(L)
Greabox 3 type/gears
- fluid grade/cap.(L)
Differential ratios
- Fr/Rr fluid /cap. (L)
Transfer case fluid /cap.(L)
Performances
Version or variation name
0-60 mph (sec.)
0-100 kph/(~63mph)(sec.)
0-~400m / ¼ mile
Top speed (kph/mph)
Braking 100-0kph(m)
Lateral acc. (G)
Noise cruise spd(dB)
Noise full throttle(dB)
Fuel cons. L/100km city/hwy
Equipment & Misc.
Version or variation name
Original MSRP price
Original warranty
Standard equipment
Optional equipment
Misc / Repair part #
Air filter #
Wiper sizes (front left/right/rear)
Headlight bulb #
Towing info
Exhaust diagram
Car audio info

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