Back to results

Acura NSX

2001 – 2005 Japan

Acura built the NSX from 2001 to 2005. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 252 to 290 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.7 s. The fastest versions reach 270 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1991 – 2001), peak power rose from 270 to 290 hp, and minimum weight went up by 25 kg.

Acura NSX
Body styleNot specified
Production2001 – 2005
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power252 – 290 hp
0–100 km/h5.7 – 7.5 s
Top speed260 – 270 km/h
Fuel economy12.3 – 12.4 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.0L V6 4AT (252 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 252 hp 7.5 s 260 4-Speed automatic
3.0L V6 4AT RWD (252 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 252 hp — — 4-speed automatic
3.2L V6 6MT (240 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 290 hp 5.7 s 270 6-Speed manual
3.2L V6 6MT RWD (290 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 290 hp — — 6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2977 cm3 (182 ci)
Power
185 KW @ 6600 RPM252 HP @ 6600 RPM248 BHP @ 6600 RPM
Torque
210 lb-ft @ 5300 RPM285 Nm @ 5300 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
161.6 mph (260 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/40 ZR16 (Front) - 245/40 ZR17 (Rear)

Dimensions

Length
174.2 in (4425 mm)
Width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height
46.1 in (1171 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
5 cuFT (142 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3065 lbs (1390 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3550.1 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.8 mpg US (18.4 L/100Km)
Highway
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Combined
19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2977 cm3 (182 ci)
Power
188 KW @ 6600 RPM252 HP @ 6600 RPM252 BHP @ 6600 RPM
Torque
210 lb-ft @ 5300 RPM285 Nm @ 5300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/40R1783Y // 255/40R1794Y

Dimensions

Length
174.2 in (4425 mm)
Width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height
46.1 in (1171 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/60.7 in (1,511/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase
99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
5 cuFT (142 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3197 lbs (1450 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3549 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3179 cm3 (194 ci)
Power
213 KW @ 7100 RPM290 HP @ 7100 RPM286 BHP @ 7100 RPM
Torque
224 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM304 Nm @ 5500 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
167.8 mph (270 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/45 ZR16 (Front) - 245/40 ZR17 (Rear)

Dimensions

Length
174.2 in (4425 mm)
Width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height
46.1 in (1171 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
5 cuFT (142 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3069 lbs (1392 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3550.1 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km)
Highway
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Combined
19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3179 cm3 (194 ci)
Power
216 KW @ 7100 RPM290 HP @ 7100 RPM290 BHP @ 7100 RPM
Torque
224 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM304 Nm @ 5500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/40R1783Y // 255/40R1794Y

Dimensions

Length
174.2 in (4425 mm)
Width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height
46.1 in (1171 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.5/60.7 in (1,511/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase
99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
5 cuFT (142 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3549 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Length4,425 mm
Width1,811 mm
Height1,171 mm
Wheelbase2,530 mm
Curb weight1,390 – 1,450 kg
Torque285 – 304 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.