The Acura Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. introduces the 1992 NSX sports car. The two-seat, all-aluminum NSX offers the performance and styling of a mid-engine exotic, but with the Acura reputation for reliability and quality.
“The NSX is a milestone automobile that offers uncompromised performance and redefines the pure sports car driving experience,” said Ed Taylor, vice president, Acura Division. “The NSX embodies the comfort and reliability Acura is known for, bringing an unprecedented level of quality and drive ability to the mid-engine exotic class.”
The NSX is the world’s first aluminum production car. Every major component is constructed of aluminum for light weight, which provides an outstanding power-to-weight ratio and excellent handling. Use of aluminum for the entire body construction provides a 40% weight savings over an equivalent steel body.
Like the chassis, the suspension is made entirely of aluminum. It features double-wishbone suspension, front and rear with special gas-charged, Honda Progressive Valve (HPV)-equipped shock absorbers. To optimize handling characteristics, the front tires are mounted on 6.5 JJ x 15 aluminum alloy wheels, while the rear tires are mounted on substantially larger 8.0 JJ x 16 wheels.
Powering the NSX is a 3.0-liter, DOHC, 24-valve, V-6 engine that produces 270 horsepower. This engine features a unique Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System (VTEC)- a first for a production automobile in the U.S. This system varies the lift and duration of each cylinder’s four valves to optimize both low end torque and high RPM performance.
Another first for the NSX is the use of forged titanium connecting rods in the engine to reduce reciprocating weight and enhance high RPM performance. The NSX can achieve a track-tested top speed in excess of 165 mph, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 5.03 seconds and run the 1/4 mile in under 14.0 seconds.
A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the NSX. A 4-speed automatic with electric power steering is optional.
The NSX is a showcase of leading edge technology. Among its many systems is Traction Control, which automatically reduces engine power to help eliminate wheel spin on low-traction surfaces. Yet unlike some other traction control systems, this Honda R & D development was created as a high performance system that functions over a wide range of speeds and cornering situations rather than simply a low-speed traction enhancing device.
A new 4-channel Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) system is standard on the NSX and controls each wheel independently for optimum performance on wet or slippery surfaces. Other engineering features include a torque control differential and twin disc clutch.
Inspiration for the NSX exterior design came from the F16 jet aircraft. The influence can be seen in the canopy-forward design which offers more visibility than any other exotic sports car.
The aerodynamic NSX achieves a coefficient of drag rating of 0.32. It also has a low coefficient of lift of 0.05 and a low yaw moment. Emphasis was on total aerodynamics, achieving a balance of lift, drag and yaw forces. The long tail design and the integrated rear spoiler help achieve the car’s stability.
Interior appointments include leather-trimmed power seats, automatic climate control, Acura/Bose® music system, theft deterrent system and a driver’s side air bag (SRS).
The NSX is built in a dedicated plant in Tochigi, Japan adjacent to Honda’s R & D facility. Only 32 hand built vehicles can be produced per working day on the innovative, low-volume production line.
For 1992, The NSX is available in Grand Prix White, in addition to the three original color choices: Formula Red, Berlina Black and Sebring Silver. NSX in Grand Prix White and Sebring Silver are available with a Black interior; all other colors are available with a choice of a Black or Ivory interior.
The NSX is covered by a 3-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty.
1992 Acura NSX Prices And EPA Mileage
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1992 ACURA NSX PRICES AND EPA MILEAGE
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| . | Suggested Retail *Price | Mileage**Citv/Hwy |
| NSX | ||
| Manual Automatic |
$65,000 $69,000 |
19/24 18/24 |
| All information correct as of release date. *Based on manufacturer’s suggested retail price. **Use for comparison purposes only. California figures are the same. |
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The two-seat, all-aluminum NSX sports car offers the performance and styling of a mid-engine exotic, but with the Acura reputation for reliability and quality. The 1994 NSX sports car features newly designed, larger-diameter wheels and wider, lower aspect ratio tires, giving the 1994 NSX an even more aggressive stance on the road than ever before. The NSX also features refined transmission gears for quieter operation.
The 1994 NSX comes in a new exterior color, Brooklands Green, in addition to Grand Prix White, Formula Red, and Berlina Black. A choice of either a black or a newly introduced tan leather interior is available.
1992 Acura NSX Specifications
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1992 ACURA NSX
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| ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL | ||
| Engine Type | 3.0 liter, DOHC, 24-valve, V6 | |
| Horsepower | 270 hp @7100 RPM – 5-speed 252 hp @6600 RPM – Automatic |
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| Torque, SAE net | 210 lbs.-ft. (29.0 kg-m) @5300 RPM 5-speed and Automatic | |
| Redline | 8000 RPM – 5-speed 7500RPM – Automatic |
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| Fuel Cutoff | 8300 RPM – 5-speed 7800 RPM – Automatic |
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| 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 | |
| Valve Train | 4 valves per cylinder, belt -driven, dual-overhead camshafts with VTEC (Variable Valve TIming and Lift Electronic Control System) | |
| Engine Block | Aluminum alloywith cast-iron cylinder liners | |
| Cylinder Heads | Aluminum alloy | |
| Connecting Rods | Titanium | |
| Emission Control | 3-way catalyst | |
| Ignition System | Electronic Direct Ignition | |
| Alternator | 12V,110 Amp. Max | |
| Battery | 12V,68 Amp.lHr.,maintenance-free – 5-speed 12V,72 Amp.lHr.,maintenance-free – Automatic |
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| 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 filled, front and rear | |
| Stabilizer Bars | 0.7 in. (18.3 rom Front) 0.6 in. (17.5 rom Rear) |
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| Steering Type | Variable ratio rack-and-pinion-5-speed; Electric, variable power assisted,rackand- pinion-Automatic | |
| Steering Ratios | 18.2:1to 20.8:1-5-speed 18.6:1-Automatic |
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| Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-Iock | 3.24-5-speed 3.57-Automatic |
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| Turning Circle, curb-to-curb | 38.2 ft. (11.6 m) | |
| Wheels | Forged aluminum alloy 6.5 JJ x 15(Front) 8.0 JJ x 16(Rear) | |
| Tires | Yokohama A-022 205/50 ZR15 (Front) Yokohama A-022 225/50 ZR16 (Rear) |
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| Braking System | Dual-diagonal, power-assisted four-wheelventilated disc brakes; 4-channel Anti-Lock Braking System(ABS) | |
| Front Disc | Ventilated, 11.1 in. (282 mm) diameter, 28 mm rotor thickness | |
| Rear Disc | 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) |
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| Parking Brake | Rear, mechanical | |
| POWERTRAIN | ||
| Type | Transverse midship-engine/rear-wheel drive | |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual | 4-Speed automatic wilh programmed lockup torque converter* |
| Ratios (:1) | ||
| 1st | 3.071 | 2.611 |
| 2nd | 1.727 | 1.551 |
| 3rd | 1.230 | 1.026 |
| 4th | 0.967 | 0.684 |
| 5th | 0.771 | – |
| Reverse | 3.186 | 1.909 |
| Final Drive | 4.062 | 4.428 |
| *Optional | ||
| CAPACITIES | ||
| Crankcase | 6.7 U.S. quarts (6.3 liters) including filter | |
| Cooling System | Manual transmission: 17.0U.S. quarts (16.0 liters) Automatic transmission: 17.5U.S. quarts (16.5 liters) |
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| FuelTank | 18.5U.S. gallons (70liters) | |
| Passenger Volume* | 48.9 cu.ft. | |
| Cargo Volume* | 5.4 cu.ft. | |
| Total Volume* | 54.3 cu.ft. | |
| *Based on EP A volume calculation method. | ||
| FUEL ECONOMY | ||
| EPA Fuel Mileage,City/Highway | 19/24 (Manual) 18/24 (Automatic) |
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| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | ||
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in. (2530 mm) | |
| Track,Front | 59.4 in. (1510 mm) | |
| Track,Rear | 60.2 in. (1530 mm) | |
| Overall Length | 173.4 in. (4405 mm) | |
| Overall Width | 71.3 in. (1810 mm) | |
| Overall Height | 46.1 in. (1170 mm) | |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. (135 mm) | |
| Curb Weight: | 30101bs. (1365 kg) – 5-speed 3098 Ibs. (1405 kg) – Automatic |
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| Weight Distribution, (% ) f/r | 42/58 – 5-speed | |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) | 0.32 | |
| Coefficient of Lift (Cl) | 0.05 | |
| Cd x A | 0.57 | |
| Frontal Area | 19.16 sq. ft. (1.78 sq. m) | |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | ||
| FRONT | ||
| Head Room | 36.3 in. (921 mm) | |
| LegRoom | 44.3 in. (1126 mm) | |
| HipRoom | 53.8 in. (1366 mm) | |
| Shoulder Room | 52.5 in. (1334 mm) | |
| WARRANTIES | ||
| Vehicle 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty | ||
| Outer Body Rust-Through 3-year/Unlimited-milelimited warranty | ||
1992 Acura NSX Features
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ENGINEERING FEATURES
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| All-aluminum unit-body construction |
X
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| 3.0-liter, DOHC, 24-valve V6 engine |
X
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| Aluminum alloy cylinder heads and engine block with cast-iron cylinder liners |
X
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| Titanium connecting rods |
X
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| Computer-controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
X
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| Variable Valve Timing and lift Electronic Control System (VTEC) |
X
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| Variable Volume Induction System (VVIS) |
X
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| Direct ignition system |
X
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| 5-speed manual transmission |
X
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| Twin-disc clutch |
X
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| Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission with lockup torque converter |
Opt
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| Variable ratio manual rack-and-pinion steering |
(5-speed)
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| Electronically controlled, variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion steering |
(Automatic)
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| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes |
X
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| 4-wheel independent all-aluminum double-wishbone suspension |
X
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| Unidirectional tires |
X
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| High performance Yokohama A-022 tires (205/50ZR15-Front) (225/50ZR16- Rear) |
X
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| Forged aluminum alloy wheels (6X5 JJx 15-Front) (8X0 JJ x 16-Rear) |
X
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| Torque Control Differential (TCD) |
X
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| Retractable projector-beam headlamps |
X
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| SAFETY FEATURES | |
| 4-channel Anti-Lock Braking System(ABS) |
X
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| Supplemental Restraint System(SRS) driver’s side air bag |
X
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| Traction Control System (TCS) |
X
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| 3-point seat belts with direct clamping mechanism |
X
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| Impact-absorption zones (front/rear) |
X
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| Side-impact door beams |
X
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| 5 mph bumpers (front/rear) |
X
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| Safety glass |
X
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| Breakaway inside rearview mirror |
X
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| Frontal impact-absorbing interior surfaces |
X
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| Non-protruding switches and controls |
X
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| Collapsible steering column |
X
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| Center high-mount stoplight |
X
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| 311X8oAll-around visibility |
X
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| EXTERIOR FEATURES | |
| Dual power-operated door mirrors |
X
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| Power antenna |
X
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| Rear window defroster |
X
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| Tinted glass |
X
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| 4-coat, 4-bake paint |
X
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| Body-colored front and rear bumpers |
X
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| Body-integrated rear spoiler |
X
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| Dual exhaust system |
X
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| INTERIOR FEATURES | |
| COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | |
| Full instrumentation |
X
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| Automatic climate control |
X
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| Soft-touch heating and ventilation controls |
X
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| Acura Bose® Music System AM/FM stereo, electronically tuned cassette radio and FM diversity antenna |
X
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| Power windows |
X
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| Power door locks |
X
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| Cruise control |
X
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| Fully adjustable steering column (tilt and telescopic) |
X
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| Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
X
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| Side window defoggers |
X
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| Rear window defroster |
X
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| Remote trunk/hatch/fuel-filler door releases |
X
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| Digital quartz clock |
X
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| Low-fuel warning light |
X
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| Lights-on warning chime |
X
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| SEATING AND TRIM | |
| Leather-trimmed 4-way power seats |
X
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| Full-length center console |
X
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| Full interior carpeting |
X
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| Full cargo area carpeting |
X
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| COLORS AND TRIM | |
| EXTERIOR |
INTERIOR
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| Formula Red |
Black or Ivory
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| Berlina Black |
Black or Ivory
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| Sebring Silver |
Black
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| Grand Prix White |
Black
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