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    Honda NSX Base (1997) price & specs

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    3L petrol2D Targa4 SP AUTOMATICRWD
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    Overview

    The 1997 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 $220,990 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 5400 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 - 148.2 kW/t
    110.82 kW/t
    206.03 kW/t
    Boot Space
    142 litres
    88 litres
    420 litres
    Price
    $202,800 - $254,000
    $163,500
    $547,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    80,000 - 100,000 km
    80,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,430 mm
    1,810 mm
    1,175 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,430 mm
    Overall Width1,810 mm
    Overall Height1,175 mm
    Wheelbase2,530 mm
    Turning Circle11,600 mm

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    3L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Targa, Petrol, RWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 90
    Engine (cc): 2977
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 3
    Engine Location: mid
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    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

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Main Capacity (L): 70
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.5
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 12.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 19

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 12.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 9.5

    Performance

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 260
    Maximum Speed (mph): 162

    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: 5400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Engine Management

    Transmission

    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
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    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
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Targa

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy

    Spoiler

    Location: Front
    Location: Boot/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    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
    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
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.7
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12400
    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

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Concealed: yes
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Manual
    Front Sunroof Type: Steel

    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

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3208

    Antenna

    Type: Electric

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6

    Disc Player

    Capacity: 6

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Electric

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Leather

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    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 Number: 2

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 2

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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