Honda / Acura NSX (NA1/NA2) Sports Car (1990-2005)

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Product Overview

Honda NSX (chassis code NA1/NA2) is a high-performance sports car in production from 1990 to 2005. It was available with a range of V6 engines that displaced 3.0 to 3.2 liters. It was also sold as Acura NSX in North America.
A superb mid-engine sports car, the original NSX was rather reliable yet reasonably priced. It had supercar-like styling and handling and has become a modern classic.
Utility-minded owners will likely need to keep an alternative for hauling things around, as the tiny cargo space is almost surely insufficient.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Honda NSX comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 91% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great drivetrain reliability
  • Up to glorious 8000rpm redline
  • Supercar-like styling
Cons
  • Very little cargo space

What external reviewers found***

External score 93% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Impressive handling
  • Superb manual gearbox
Cons
  • Senna’s driving skills aren’t the best
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Specifications

3.03.0 AT3.2

Capacity

Cargo Capacity154 L / 5.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity16.0 L / 16.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 L / 5.3 qt
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers2
Payload240 kg / 529 lbs180 kg / 397 lbs180 kg / 397 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsDisc
Brakes | RearVentilated discsVentilated discsDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size205/55 R16, 225/50 R16215/45 R17, 245/40 R17215/45 R17, 245/40 R17
Turning Circle11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height1170 mm / 46.1 in
Size | Length4405 mm / 173.4 in4425 mm / 174.2 in4425 mm / 174.2 in
Size | Width1810 mm / 71.3 in
Track Width | Front1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
Track Width | Rear1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Weight1370.0 kg / 3020.3 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1450.0 kg / 3196.7 lbs
Wheel SizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17
Wheelbase2530 mm / 99.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.9 sec7.5 sec5.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.6 sec7.1 sec5.6 sec
CO2 Emission
Fuel Economy10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (combined)10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed270.0 km/h / 167.8 mph260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph270.0 km/h / 167.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutMid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 3
Engine
Engine | Bore90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.2:110.2:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 181.7 cu-in / 2977.0 cc3.0 L / 181.7 cu-in / 2977.0 cc3.2 L / 194.0 cu-in / 3179.0 cc
Engine | Power274.0 hp / 204.3 kW @ 7300 rpm256.0 hp / 190.9 kW @ 6800 rpm280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 7300 rpm
Engine | Redline8000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output92.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in86.0 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in88.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke78.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque284 Nm / 209.5 lb-ft @ 5400 rpm284 Nm / 209.5 lb-ft @ 5400 rpm298 Nm / 219.8 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed4-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManual

Production

Availability1990 ~ 19971990 ~ 20051997 ~ 2005

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External Reviews

autoexpress[1]

Reviewer score 93%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
Ayrton Senna played a part in developing Honda's first ever supercar. The NSX was the first series production car to feature a lightweight aluminum monocoque chassis. Combined with a mid-mounted V6 engine the NSX covered the 0-60mph dash in 5.7 seconds and went on to a 168mph top speed.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Impressive handling
  • Superb manual gearbox
Cons
  • Senna’s driving skills aren’t the best

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References

  1. ^ Icon Review: Honda NSX Mk1 (1990 - 2005). [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/honda/nsx/354912/icon-review-honda-nsx-mk1-1990-2005. 2021-05-05. Retrieved 2022-05-11.

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