The Acura NSX I Coupe, equipped with a 3.0L i-VTEC V6 engine producing 255 horsepower and featuring an automatic transmission, offers strong performance characteristics typical of sports coupes from its era. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (or mph) in approximately 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 260 km/h (or 161.56 mph), showcasing impressive power delivery and speed capabilities.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
5.9 sec
Max Speed
260 km/h 161.56 mph
Body & Dimensions
None
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4425 mm 174.21 in.
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in.
Height
1175 mm 46.26 in.
Wheelbase
2530 mm 99.61 in.
Front Track
1510 mm 59.45 in.
Rear Track
1530 mm 60.24 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Acura NSX I Coupe 3.0 i V6 24V (255 Hp) Automatic features a powerful 3.0-liter petrol engine equipped with a supercharger, delivering 255 horsepower. It is part of the first generation NSX model and comes with an automatic transmission system. The combined fuel consumption stands at approximately 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers (or about 21-26 US mpg), which was relatively efficient for its performance-oriented nature back then, though it may seem high by today's standards.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg 25.92 UK mpg 9.17 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Acura NSX I Coupe (1990-2005) was a significant evolution of Honda's groundbreaking NSX supercar concept, featuring an internal combustion engine mid-engine layout with a naturally aspirated V6 (3.0L displacement). This powertrain delivered 255 horsepower and substantial torque at lower RPMs, driving the rear wheels through an automatic transmission. The car utilized advanced double wishbone suspension on both axles for excellent handling characteristics, reflecting its sporty nature despite being powered by a naturally aspirated engine.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
255 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
85.7 Hp/l
Torque
284 Nm @ 5400 rpm. 209.47 lb.-ft. @ 5400 rpm.
Engine Layout
Middle, Transverse
Engine Model Code
C30A
Engine Displacement
2977 cm3 181.67 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
90 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
78 mm 3.07 in.
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-30 / API SG 5W-30 / API SG (<-20 C°)
Coolant
16.5 l 17.44 US qt | 14.52 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double wishbone
Brakes
This Acura NSX I Coupe features a potent 3.0-liter i-Vtec V6 engine (24 valves) delivering 255 horsepower and equipped with an automatic transmission. It boasts high-performance braking systems with ventilated discs at all four corners, hydraulic power steering for direct control, specific tire size (245/40 R17), ABS anti-lock brakes, and a rack-and-pinion steering setup on 17-inch wheels. While representing the first generation of this iconic sports car model, it offers strong performance characteristics typical of its era.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
245/40 R17
Wheel Rims Size
17
Weight & Capacity
The Acura NSX I Coupe, part of the first generation NSX lineup, is a sporty coupe with a distinctive wedge shape. It features a 3.0L i-VTEC V6 engine producing 255 horsepower and equipped with an automatic transmission (likely the 4-speed unit common for that model year). The car has a curb weight of approximately 1410 kg, indicating it was relatively light for its performance capabilities at the time, though not as lightweight as some contemporary supercars. Its maximum weight is around 1610 kg, and it can carry up to 200 kg in the trunk. With a fuel tank capacity of 70 liters (about 18.5 US gallons), it offers decent range for its engine size.
The car features a 3.0L i-VTEC V6 engine with 24 valves, producing 255 horsepower.
The conversion factor between kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph) is approximately 1.6, so a car accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h covers roughly the same distance as one going from 0 to 62 mph.
The maximum velocity this model can achieve is 260 km/h, which converts to approximately 161.56 mph.
It has a 3.0-liter inline-six (i V6) petrol engine with 24 valves and features a supercharger to boost power.
This specific variant comes equipped with an automatic transmission system.
While 10.9 l/100 km was efficient for a sports car at that time, it reflects performance-oriented driving and the engine configuration (including the supercharger) rather than being exceptionally low by modern standards.
The Acura NSX I Coupe featured a naturally aspirated V6 engine with a displacement of 2.977 liters (3000 cm³).
The NSX I was equipped with a rear-wheel drive system, powered by its mid-mounted engine.
This model offered sporty performance for its time. With 255 horsepower and advanced suspension (double wishbone front and rear), it was capable of handling well, although not as high peak power or quick acceleration as some later supercars.
The I generation (1989-1995) featured a naturally aspirated V6 engine and was mechanically simpler compared to II-VI, which introduced advanced features like variable valve timing, hybrid powertrains in some models, and different platform architectures.
'Automatic' here refers to a traditional automatic transmission (likely 4-speed or similar) used on this model. It's distinct from modern Acura NSXes which feature paddle-shifters and sequential transmissions.
This NSX I Coupe, with its 255 horsepower V6, was a high-performance sports car for its time. However, it generally lacks the advanced aerodynamics, lighter materials, and higher power outputs (often exceeding 400-500 hp) found in modern supercars from various manufacturers.
It has a 3.0L i-VTEC V6 engine, producing 255 horsepower.
Early NSX coupes featured an automatic transmission (typically a 4-speed unit) as part of their standard equipment. This choice aimed to provide smooth and effortless driving, especially given its front-wheel-drive layout at that time.
The weight-to-power ratio (180.9 Hp/tonne) suggests it was a relatively fast car for its era and engine size, despite being front-wheel-drive. However, compared to later NSX models or other contemporary sports cars with higher power outputs or lighter weights, this specification might not reach the same level of outright performance.
