1997 Acura NSX-T
Several; major enhancements were released for the NSX line in 1997. A larger more powerful engine was included which was mated to a new mated to a six-speed transmission. Subtle changes indcluded larger, more refined brakes, new aluminum wheels and a new electric steering system.
In Detail
submitted by | Richard Owen |
price $ | $ $88 000 USD |
engine | Aluminum Alloy V6 |
position | Transverse, Mid-Engine |
aspiration | Natural |
valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VTEC |
fuel feed | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
displacement | 3179 cc / 194.0 in³ |
bore | 93.0 mm / 3.66 in |
stroke | 78.0 mm / 3.07 in |
compression | 10.2:1 |
power | 216.3 kw / 290.1 bhp @ 7100 rpm |
specific output | 91.26 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | 202.44 bhp per tonne |
torque | 303.7 nm / 224.0 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm |
redline | 8000 rpm |
body / frame | Unit Aluminum |
driven wheels | Mid Engine / RWD |
front tires | F 215/45ZR-16 |
rear tires | R 245/40ZR-17 |
front brakes | Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist, ABS |
f brake size | x 297 mm / x 11.7 in |
rear brakes | Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist, ABS |
r brake size | x 302 mm / x 11.9 in |
front wheels | F 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in |
rear wheels | R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in |
steering | Rack & Pinion w/Variable Power Assist |
f suspension | A-Arms w/Coil Springs, Tube Shocks, Anti Roll Bar |
r suspension | A-Arms w/Coil Springs, Tube Shocks, Anti Roll Bar |
curb weight | 1433 kg / 3160 lbs |
wheelbase | 2530 mm / 99.6 in |
front track | 1510 mm / 59.4 in |
rear track | 1530 mm / 60.2 in |
length | 4425 mm / 174.2 in |
width | 1810 mm / 71.3 in |
height | 1170 mm / 46.1 in |
transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
gear ratios | 3.067:1, 1.957:1, 1.429:1, 1.125:1, 0.914:1, 0.718:1, :1 |
final drive | 4.062:1 |
top speed | ~270.4 kph / 168.0 mph |
0 – 60 mph | ~5.1 seconds |
0 – 100 mph | ~11.6 seconds |
0 – 1/4 mile | ~13.5 seconds |
drag | 0.32 Cd |