Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Acura revised the NSX lineup in 2001, giving it a final push to the end of its successful career began in 1991 for both versions: the coupe and the targa.
Even though it was designed as an experimental sports car (New Sportscar eXperimental), the NSX-T featured a completely removable roof. Unlike other coupes, such as the Pontiac Trans Am T-Top, the Japanese sports car didn't feature a fixed bar that stayed in place after removing the top panels.
At the front, Acura replaced the pop-up halogen headlights with fixed HID units that brought more light to the road and were safer for the pedestrians. A redesigned front bumper included a new, lower air dam that reduced drag and lift. Acura installed new taillights and a redesigned spoiler at the back and had a diffuser integrated into the bumper.
Inside, Acura kept the same interior with sport bucket seats and leather upholstery. For the automatic transmission version, the NSX-T featured paddle-shifters behind the steering wheel.
There were some rumors about a V-8 powered NSX that never happened, and the 2001 model kept the older but modern, 3.2-liter V-6 engine for the manual version and a 3.0-liter V-6 for the four-speed automatic gearbox. Honda worked on the chassis as well and increased the spring rate at the front by 30 percent. The 17" light-alloy wheels were wider, and the carmaker could put more rubber to the road. Thus, even after ten years on the market, the NSX and its NSX-T remained highly competitive.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT (252 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2977 cm3 |
Power: | 185 KW @ 6600 RPM 252 HP @ 6600 RPM 248 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 5300 RPM 285 Nm @ 5300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 161.6 mph (260 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/40 ZR16 (Front) - 245/40 ZR17 (Rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.2 in (4425 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 46.1 in (1171 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.6 in (2530 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5 cuFT (142 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3065 lbs (1390 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3550.1 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.8 mpg US (18.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 287 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 6MT (240 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3179 cm3 |
Power: | 213 KW @ 7100 RPM 290 HP @ 7100 RPM 286 BHP @ 7100 RPM |
Torque: | 224 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM 304 Nm @ 5500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 167.8 mph (270 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 ZR16 (Front) - 245/40 ZR17 (Rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.2 in (4425 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 46.1 in (1171 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.6 in (2530 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5 cuFT (142 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3069 lbs (1392 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3550.1 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 291 g/km |