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Honda NSX

1997 – 2002 Japan

The Honda NSX is a car built from 1997 to 2002. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 256 to 280 hp. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.9 s. Top speed goes up to 275 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1991 – 1997), peak power rose from 273 to 280 hp.

Honda NSX
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2002
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power256 – 280 hp
0–100 km/h5.9 – 6.9 s
Top speed261 – 275 km/h
Fuel economy11.8 – 12.1 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.0L V6 4AT RWD (256 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 256 hp 6.9 s 261 4-speed automatic
3.2L V6 4AT RWD (280 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 280 hp 6.2 s 261 4-speed automatic
3.2L V6 6MT RWD (280 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 280 hp 5.9 s 275 6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2977 cm3 (182 ci)
Power
188.3 KW @ 6800 RPM256 HP @ 6800 RPM253 BHP @ 6800 RPM
Torque
210 lb-ft @ 5400 RPM284 Nm @ 5400 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
162 mph (261 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/45ZR16 || 245/40ZR17

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height
46.5 in (1181 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.4 cuFT (153 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3109 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3549 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.6 mpg US (17.3 L/100Km)
Highway
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Combined
19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3179 cm3 (194 ci)
Power
206 KW @ 7300 RPM280 HP @ 7300 RPM276 BHP @ 7300 RPM
Torque
220 lb-ft @ 5300 RPM298 Nm @ 5300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
162 mph (261 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/45ZR16 || 245/40ZR17

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height
46.5 in (1181 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.4 cuFT (153 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3113 lbs (1412 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3549.4 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.6 mpg US (17.3 L/100Km)
Highway
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Combined
19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3179 cm3 (194 ci)
Power
206 KW @ 7300 RPM280 HP @ 7300 RPM276 BHP @ 7300 RPM
Torque
220 lb-ft @ 5300 RPM298 Nm @ 5300 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
170.9 mph (275 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/45ZR16 || 245/40ZR17

Dimensions

Length
174 in (4420 mm)
Width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height
46.5 in (1181 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.4 cuFT (153 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3549.4 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Combined
19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km
Length4,420 mm
Width1,811 mm
Height1,181 mm
Wheelbase2,530 mm
Curb weight1,370 – 1,412 kg
Torque284 – 298 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.