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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.
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
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.







