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1997 Acura NSX Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Acura NSX specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Acura NSX Research

1997 Acura NSX

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 6-Speed Manual; 0-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

1997 Acura NSX Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
3,179 cc 3.2 liters 6 V 90° mid transverse engine with 93 mm bore, 78 mm stroke, 10.2 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 70 liter fuel tank
Power: 216 kW , 290 HP @ 7,100 rpm; 224 ft lb @ 5,500 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
4.062:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via engine management
Immobilizer
Rear mechanical limited slip differential
Inflatable alloy rim engine compartment spare wheel
Wishbone front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.32
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,425, overall width (mm): 1,811, overall height (mm): 1,171, wheelbase (mm): 2,530, front track (mm): 1,509, rear track (mm): 1,529 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,613
Projector beam lens halogen bulb twin concealed headlights
Heat reflective glass
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Gloss paint , black paint , pearl paint
Fixed rear window
Front body color lip spoiler , trunk/hatch body color wing spoiler
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,592, curb weight (kg) 1,435, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 0 and gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 0
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
Power + diversity antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Front illuminated ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Stereo Bose audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 142, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 142 and all seats removed (liters): 0
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
Digital clock
Floor full console with open storage box
Courtesy lights with two switches
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Sports seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners and grabbers
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
Head restraints on front seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 922, front hip room (mm): 1,367, front leg room (mm): 1,125, front shoulder room (mm): 1,334 and interior volume (liters): 1,385
Low fuel level warning
Key power locks with internal switch operates from passenger door
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with door mounted switches and one one-touch
Rear view mirror
Mechanical remote fuel filler door release
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
Seating: two seats
Four speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Ventilation system with digital controls, variable fan speeds and recirculation setting