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1992 Acura Vigor LS MT

The 1992 Acura Vigor LS MT is a 176-hp 2.5-liter with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,590 MSRP and 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 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The Vigor measures 190.4 inches long on a 110.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,142 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,590 ($54,645 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L SOHC 20-valve inline-5, longitudinally mounted, aluminum alloy block/head with cast-iron cylinder liners
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower176 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Torque170 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
Redline6,800 rpm
Valvetrain4 valves per cylinder, screw-type clearance adjusters, single overhead camshaft, belt-driven
Bore and Stroke85.0 x 86.4 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeProgrammed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Dual-Stage Induction System
Drivetrain
Drive TypeLongitudinal front-engine, front-wheel drive, equal-length halfshafts
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
1st Gear3.071 (36 mph **)
2nd Gear1.652 (67 mph **)
3rd Gear1.156 (96 mph **)
4th Gear0.864 (129 mph **)
5th Gear0.666 (167 mph **)
Reverse3.075
Final Drive4.492
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded, 91 octane
Tank Capacity17.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone with trailing link, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar27.2 mm (1.07 in)
Rear Stabilizer Bar15.9 mm (0.63 in)
Turning Diameter36.2 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated, 11.0 in (280 mm), 0.91 in (23 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Brake Disc10.2 in (258 mm), 0.39 in (10 mm) rotor thickness
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15x6.0JJ cast aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear15x6.0JJ cast aluminum alloy
Tires Front205/60R15 89R M+S All Season
Tires Rear205/60R15 89R M+S All Season
Dimensions & Weight
Length190.4 in
Width70.1 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase110.4 in
Front Track59.8 in
Rear Track59.4 in
Ground Clearance5.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft³
Curb Weight3,142 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)60% / 40%
Interior
Headroom Front38.8 in
Headroom Rear36.2 in
Legroom Front43.7 in
Legroom Rear30.3 in
Shoulder Room Front53.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear53 in
Hip Room Front51.4 in
Hip Room Rear52.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1992 Acura Vigor 4-DR.

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

Most-cited areas
Air Bags5
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Equipment2
Hydraulic2
Service Brakes2
Visibility2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 17, 2010 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash
“1992 ACURA VIGOR GS WE ARE FILING THIS COMPLAINT WITH YOU, SO THAT YOU MAY ADD IT TO ANY OTHERS THAT MAY HAVE ALREADY BEEN FILED. OUR DAUGHTER HAS BEEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT FOR HER…”
Sep 29, 2004 · Power Train
“ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION. FIRST TIME WHILE SHIFTING INTO FIRST GEAR FROM A STOP POSITION, AND THE SECOND TIME WHILE DRIVING 15-20 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO…”
Aug 27, 2003 · Steering, Equipment
“RADIO PROBLEMS SINCE INCEPTION OF CAR IN 1994. RADIO CONSTANTLY HAS HAD ISSUES SHORTING OUT ANTENNA, CASSETTE PLAYER ISSUES, RECENTLY HAD NEW BATTERY AND RADIO WOULD NOT EXCEPT CODE AND ON OCCASION…”
Dec 19, 2002 · Unknown Or Other
“1992 ACURA VIGOR. DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS--------------770773. *AK *NLM”
May 29, 2001 · Equipment
“AMPLIFIER WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL BECAUSE OF CRACKLING NOISE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2001.*AK”

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.

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