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1993 Acura NSX- Specifications Torrance, Calif. - 9/16/1993
Engine and Electrical 1993 Acura NSX
Engine Type 3.0 liter, DOHC, 24-valve V-6
Horsepower 270 hp @ 7100 rpm - 5-speed
252 hp @ 6600 rpm - Automatic
Torque, SAE net 210 lbs-ft (29.0 kg-m) @ 5300 rpm
5-speed and Automatic
Redline 8000 rpm - 5-speed
7500 rpm - Automatic
Fuel Cutoff 8300 rpm - 5-speed
7800 rpm - Automatic
Bore & Stroke 3.54 in x 3.07 in (90 mm x 78 mm)
Displacement 181.6 cu in (2977 cc)
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Induction System Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Variable Volume Induction System
ValveTrain 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshafts with VTEC
(Variable ValveTiming and Lift Electronic Control System)
Engine Block Aluminum alloy with cast-iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Heads Aluminum alloy
Connecting Rods Titanium
Emission Control 3-way catalyst
Ignition System Electronic direct ignition
Alternator 13.5V, 118 amp. max.
Battery 12V, 65 amp./hr., maintenance-free
Recommended Fuel Premium unleaded
Body/Suspension/Chassis .
Body Type Aluminum unit-body
Front Suspension Independent aluminum double-wishbone with coil springs,stabilizer bar
and compliance pivot
Rear Suspension Independent aluminum double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers Hydraulic/gas pressurized, front and rear
Stabilizer Bars Front: 0.7 in (18.3 mm)
Rear: 0.6 in (17.5 mm)
Steering Type Variable ratio rack-and-pinion -5-speed;
Electric, variable power-assisted,rackand-pinion- Automatic
Steering Ratios 18.2:1 to 20.8:1- 5-speed
18.6:1- Automatic
Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-Iock 3.24- 5-speed
3.07- Automatic
Turning Circle, curb-to-curb 38.1 it (11.6 m)
Wheels Forged aluminum alloy
Front: 6.5JJ x 15
Rear: 8.011x 16
TIres Yokohama A022H1 tires or
Bridgestone Potenza RE010H1 tires
Front: 205/50 ZR15
Rear: 225/50 ZR16
Braking System Dual-diagonal, power-assisted four-wheel ventilated disc brakes;
4-channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
FrontDisc Ventilated, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter, 28 mm rotor thickness
RearDisc Ventilated, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter, 21 mm rotor thickness
Swept Area Front: 229 sq in (1480 cm2) Rear: 229 sq in (1480 cm2)
Parking Brake Rear, mechanical
Powertrain .
Type Transverse midship-engine/rear-wheeldrive
Transmissions Ratios (:1) 5-Speed Manual 4-Speed Automatic With Programmed Lockup Torque Converter*
1st 3.071 2.611
2nd 1.727 1.551
3rd 1.230 1.025
4th 0.967 0.684
5th 0.771 -
Reverse 3.186 1.909
Final Drive 4.062 4.428
Capacities .
Crankcase 6.7 U.S. quarts (6.3 liters)
including filter
Cooling System Manual transmission: 16.9 U.S. quarts (16.0 liters)
Automatic transmission: 17.4U.S. quarts (16.5 liters)
FuelTank 18.5 U.S. gallons (70 liters)
Passenger Volume* (*Based on EP A volume calculation method.) 48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume* 5.0 cu ft
Total Volume* 53.9 cu ft
Fuel Economy .
EPA Fuel Mileage, City/Highway** (** Use for comparison purposes only. California figures are the same. Your mileage may vary.) 19/24 (5-speed)
18/23 (Automatic)
Recommended Fuel Premium unleaded; 91octane (Gasoline with an octane number lower than 91may be used with reduced performance if premium unleaded is not available.)
Exterior Dimensions .
Wheelbase 99.6in (2530mm)
Track, Front 59.4in (1510mm)
Track, Rear 60.2 in (1530 mm)
Overall Length 174.2in (4425mm)
Overall Width 71.3 in (1810 mm)
Overall Height 45.6 in (1157 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance 4.6 in (117 mm)
Curb Weight: 3020 lbs (1370 kg) - 5-speed
3109lbs (1410 kg) - Automatic
Weight Distribution, (% ) f/r 42'58 - 5-speed
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) 0.32
Coefficient of Lift (Cl) 0.05
CdxA 0.57
Frontal Area 19.16 sq ft (1.78 sq m)
Interior 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)
Warranties ..
Vehicle 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty
Outer Body Rust-Through 4-year/unlimited-mileage limited warranty