1992 Acura Vigor LS Auto
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- Photo: 1992 Acura Vigor GS in black, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Acura Vigor 1 by LukaCali, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Acura Vigor -- 03-21-2012 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VIGOROUSLY by Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1992 Acura Vigor LS Auto is a 176-hp 2.5-liter with a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic, programmed lockup torque converter and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 176 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Vigor measures 190.4 inches long on a 110.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,197 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L SOHC 20-valve inline-5, longitudinally mounted, aluminum alloy block/head with cast-iron cylinder liners |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 176 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder, screw-type clearance adjusters, single overhead camshaft, belt-driven |
| Bore and Stroke | 85.0 x 86.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Dual-Stage Induction System |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Longitudinal front-engine, front-wheel drive, equal-length halfshafts |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed electronically controlled automatic, programmed lockup torque converter |
| 1st Gear | 2.647 (42 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.535 (73 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 0.975 (114 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.653 (171 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.904 |
| Final Drive | 4.48 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded, 91 octane |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with trailing link, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 27.2 mm (1.07 in) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 15.9 mm (0.63 in) |
| Turning Diameter | 36.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 11.0 in (280 mm), 0.91 in (23 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.2 in (258 mm), 0.39 in (10 mm) rotor thickness |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15x6.0JJ cast aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15x6.0JJ cast aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | 205/60R15 89R M+S All Season |
| Tires Rear | 205/60R15 89R M+S All Season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 59.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,197 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 60% / 40% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 30.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Acura VIGOR.
15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Acura VIGOR
Owner Complaints
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Acura VIGOR (5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1992 ACURA VIGOR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.