Honda NSX I Coupe

3.2 24V Vtec

280 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2002
0-100 km/h 5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

Performance

Performance
Power274 hp280 hp
Torque
298Nm220lb-ft
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel tank
70L

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineC32B2
Body typeCoupe
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionManual
Gears6-speed
Engine layoutMiddle, Transverse
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,425mm174in
Width
1,810mm71in
Height
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase
2,530mm100in
Front track
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
Max trunk volume
154L
Doors
2
Seats
2

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
HondaNSX I Coupe3.2 24V Vtec
280 hp
209 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
HondaNSX I Coupe3.2 24V Vtec5.9 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
HondaNSX I Coupe3.2 24V Vtec
280 km/h
174 mph Unrestricted
270 km/h
168 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Honda NSX I Coupe 3.2 24V VtecPowerTorque
  • Honda NSX I Coupe 3.2 24V Vtec: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaNSX I Coupe3.2 24V Vtec7,300 rpm5,300 rpm7,550 rpm

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