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Overview
The 1996 Honda NSX Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Targa that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Honda NSX is regarded as a Super Sports built in Japan with prices starting at $220,790 before on-road costs.
This Honda NSX is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 188 kW of power (at 6800 rpm) and 284 Nm of torque (at 5300 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 70L fuel tank
The Honda NSX measures 1175mm (46.3 inches) in height, 4430mm (174.4 inches) in length, 1810mm (71.3 inches) in width with a 2530mm (99.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1455kg (3207.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The NSX Base comes standard with 215/40 R16 front tyres and 245/40 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
129.21 - 145.65 kW/t
114.75 kW/t
206.03 kW/t
Boot Space
142 litres
88 litres
420 litres
Price
$206,790 - $220,790
$160,000
$547,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,610 kg
1,610 kg
2,375 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
115 mm
115 mm
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Dimensions
4,430 mm
1,810 mm
1,175 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,430 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,810 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,175 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 155 mm |
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Explore Honda NSX Features & Specs
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 2
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Interior: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Electric
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
V-Angle: 90
Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Bore Engine: 90
Engine (cc): 2977
Compression Ratio: 10.2
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 3
Engine Location: mid
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 78
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 7.6
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 31
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.6
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 11.5
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 11.5
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.6
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 256
Maximum Power (kW): 188
Maximum Torque (Nm): 284
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5300
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Viscous
Transmission
Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Targa
Local Body Type: Targa
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Spoiler Type: lip
Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Boot/Hatch
Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Type: Wing
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Front Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Rear Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down (L): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 142
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
Front Track (in): 59.4
Front Track (mm): 1510
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 115
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
Overall Height (in): 46.3
Overall Height (mm): 1175
Overall Length (in): 174.4
Overall Length (mm): 4430
Overall Width (in): 71.3
Overall Width (mm): 1810
Rear Track (in): 60.2
Rear Track (mm): 1530
Wheelbase (in): 99.6
Wheelbase (mm): 2530
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 36.3
Front Headroom (mm): 921
Front Hip Room (in): 53.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1366
Front Leg Room (in): 44.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1126
Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.5
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1334
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Concealed: yes
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Foam/Plastic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1610
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3549
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3208
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Brand Name: Bose
Cassette Player: yes
Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 10
Front-Rear Fader: yes
Number of Bands: 2
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Seek: yes
Seek Scan: yes
Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Capacity: 10
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Door Panel Trim
Material: Leather
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Doors: Leather
Gear Selector: Leather
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Cushion
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 2
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Side Window Ducts In Doors: yes
Thermostatic Heating: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: Remote
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