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2002 Acura NSX - Specs

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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine	Manual	Automatic
Type	3.2-liter, DOHC VTEC V-6	3.0-liter, DOHC VTEC V-6
Horsepower, SAE Net	290 hp @ 7100 rpm	252 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque, SAE Net	224 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm	210 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm
Redline	8000 rpm	7500 rpm
Bore and Stroke	3.66 in x 3.07 in (93 mm x 78 mm)	3.54 in x 3.07 in (90 mm x 78 mm)
Displacement	194 cu in (3179 cc)	181 cu in (2977 cc)
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	10.2:1
Induction System	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Variable Volume Induction System
Valvetrain	Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC(TM)), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshaft
Engine Block	Aluminum alloy with Fiber Reinforced Metal (FRM) cylinder liners	Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy
Connecting Rods	Titanium
Emission Control	Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control
Ignition System	Direct ignition system with knock control
Alternator	120 amp max
Battery	12V, maintenance-free
Recommended Fuel	Premium unleaded, 91 octane

Powertrain	Manual	Automatic
Layout	Transverse mounted, mid-ship engine/rear-wheel-drive
Transmission	6-speed manual	4-speed automatic with sequential SportShift and steering-column mounted shifter toggle
Ratios (:1)
1st gear	3.067	2.611
2nd gear	1.957	1.552
3rd gear	1.429	1.026
4th gear	1.125	0.684
5th gear	0.914	-
6th gear	0.718	-
Reverse	3.186	1.909
Final Drive Ratio	4.062	4.428

Chassis	Acura NSX
Body Type	All-aluminum unit body
Front Suspension	Independent, all-aluminum, double-wishbone with coil springs, stabilizer bar and compliance pivot
Rear Suspension	Independent, all-aluminum, double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers	Gas-pressurized with Acura Progressive Valve technology, front and rear
Stabilizer Bars - Front	18.3 mm diameter x 3.0 mm wall thickness
Stabilizer Bars - Rear	17.5 mm diameter x 2.3 mm wall thickness
Steering Type	Variable, electric power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio	18.6:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)	3.24
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Wheels - Front	17 x 7.0 in JJ forged aluminum alloy
Wheels - Rear	17 x 9 in JJ forged aluminum alloy
Tires - Front	215/40R1783Y Ultra-High Performance
Tires - Rear	255/40R1794Y Ultra-High Performance
Braking System	Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with 4 channel ABS
Front Discs	Ventilated, 11.7 in (298 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Discs	Ventilated, 11.9 in (303 mm) diameter; 0.9 in (23 mm) rotor thickness
Total Swept Area	Front: 221.1 sq in (1426 cm2) Rear: 229.2 sq in (1479 cm2)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control

Capacities / EPA Mileage	Manual	Automatic
Crankcase	6.7 US qt (6.3 L)
Cooling System	16.9 US qt (16.0 L)	17.4 US qt (16.5 L)
Fuel tank	18.5 US gal (70.0 L)
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway	17 / 24	17 / 24

Exterior Dimensions	Manual	Automatic
Wheelbase	99.6 in (2530 mm)
Track, front	59.5 in (1510 mm)
Track, rear	60.7 in (1540 mm)
Overall Length	174.2 in (4425 mm)
Overall Width	71.3 in (1810 mm)
Overall Height	46.1 in (1170 mm)
Curb Weight	3153 lb (1430 kg)	3197 lb (1450 kg)
Weight Distribution (% front / rear)	40 / 60
Coefficient of Drag (Cd)	0.30
Coefficient of Lift (Cl)	0.05
Frontal Area (A)	19.16 sq ft (1.78 m2)
Air Drag Coefficient (Cd x A)	0.57

Interior and Trunk Dimensions	Front
Head Room	36.3 in (921 mm)
Leg Room	44.3 in (1126 mm)
Hip Room	53.8 in (1366 mm)
Shoulder Room	52.5 in (1334 mm)
Passenger Volume	48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume	5.0 cu ft
Total Volume	53.9 cu ft

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