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Honda NSX Automatic

(1998 model)

Brief specs of 1998 Honda NSX Automatic

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2977 cm3 / 181.7 cu in / 181.7 cu in, 187.9 kW / 252.0 hp / 252.0 hp @ 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm, 284.0 N·m / 209.5 lb·ft / 209.5 lb·ft @ 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 261 km/h / 162 mph / 162 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)HondaIssued from1998
ModelNSX AutomaticIssued until
SerieNSXNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerHonda Motor Co.CountryJP

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)154 l / 5.44 cu ft / 5.44 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2860 l / 101.00 cu ft / 101.00 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4425 mm / 174.2 in / 174.2 inTotal (curb) weight1430 kg / 3153 lb / 3153 lb
Width1810 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 inDry weight
Height1170 mm / 46.1 in / 46.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2530 mm / 99.6 in / 99.6 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 inTowing weight
Track rear1530 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance135 mm / 5.3 in / 5.3 inFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.75  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.80 m2 / 19.4 sq ft / 19.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerHondaValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.15
Fuel supplyHonda PGM-FiEngine displacement2977 cm3 / 181.7 cu in / 181.7 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity496.17 cm3/cylinder / 30.278 cu in/cylinder / 30.278 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.6 : 1
SumpMax. output power187.9 kW / 252.0 hp / 252.0 hp at 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque284.0 N·m / 209.5 lb·ft / 209.5 lb·ft at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)73.5 kW / 98.5 hp / 98.5 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output63.1 kW/l / 1.387 bhp/cu in / 1.387 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque95.4 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.78
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.43

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed261 km/h / 162 mph / 162 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio176.2 kW/ton / 133.5 bhp/ton / 133.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.1Turning circle11.6 m / 38.1 ft / 38.1 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front7JJ x 16Wheels rear8.5JJ x 17
Tyres front215/45 ZR 16Tyres rear245/40 ZR 17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front298 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 inBrake diameter rear303 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Honda NSX Automatic

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