Honda NSX

Group	3
Engine	C30A 90° V6
Displacement	2977cc
Fuel feed and ignition	Honda PGM-Fi
Location	Mid transverse
Transmission	5 speed manual, transverse, RWD, LSD, TCS
Bore and stroke	90 x 78 mm (3.54 x 3.07 in)
Compression ratio	10.2:1
Cylinder block	Aluminium, wet sump
Cylinder head	Aluminium, twin-cam 24valve V6 with VTEC variable valve timing
Redline rpm	8000
Bhp @ rpm	270 @ 7100
lb ft @ rpm	210 @ 5300
Kerb weight/kg	1320
bhp/ton	212
bhp/litre	91
Chassis	Aluminium monocoque body and chassis
Tyres	205/50 ZR 15" front, 225/50 ZR 16" rear, Bridgestone Potenza
Wheels	6.5J x 15" front, 8J x 16" rear, Magnesium alloy
Brakes	Ventilated, 282mm front and rear, ABS
Steering	Rack and pinion, non asssisted
Front suspension	All aluminium independent double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	All aluminium independent double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Cabin	2 door; 2 seat
0-60/secs	5.1
0-100/secs	12.1
Max mph	168
Fuel tank	70 litres
Year	1991-2005
Country	Japan
Price when new	£65,000
Number produced	~500 (UK RHD)

Launched by Honda in 1990 after winning five consecutive Formula 1 constructors titles, the NSX was developed with Honda's racing successes and was full of Formula 1 technology.

It was Japan's first supercar, and the first production car with, an all aluminium monocoque body and chassis. Its suspension and engine were also aluminium, and the handling was fine-tuned with the help of Honda's Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna.

It had a race inspired mid-mounted naturally aspirated 2977cc twin-cam 24valve V6 with VTEC variable valve timing and titanium connecting rods allowing an 8500rpm redline and super sharp throttle response.  It revved like an F1 engine, and produced and awesome sound.

 
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