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1998 Acura NSX Coupe 6MT

The 1998 Acura NSX Coupe 6MT is a 290-hp coupe with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.

Spec Value
Engine
Engine TypeTransverse Mid-mounted 3.2L DOHC 24-Valve V-6 with VTEC; Aluminum alloy block with FRM cylinder liners; Titanium connecting rods
Horsepower290 hp @ 7,100 rpm
Torque224 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Redline8,000 rpm
Valvetrain24-Valve DOHC with VTEC; Belt-driven
Bore and Stroke93.0 x 78.0
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Injection TypeProgrammed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Variable Volume Induction System
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive (RWD) — Transverse Mid-Engine
Differential TypeTorque-Reactive Differential
Transmission
Transmission6-Speed Manual
1st Gear3.066 (47 mph **)
2nd Gear1.956 (74 mph **)
3rd Gear1.428 (101 mph **)
4th Gear1.125 (129 mph **)
5th Gear0.914 (158 mph **)
6th Gear0.717 (202 mph **)
Reverse3.186
Final Drive4.062
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded (91 octane)
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent Aluminum Double-Wishbone with Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar and Compliance Pivot; Telescopic/Gas-filled Shock Absorbers
Rear SuspensionIndependent Aluminum Double-Wishbone with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar; Telescopic/Gas-filled Shock Absorbers
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.7 in. (298 mm) Ventilated Disc; 4-channel ABS
Rear Brake Disc11.9 in. (303 mm) Ventilated Disc; 4-channel ABS
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16x7 JJ Forged Aluminum Alloy
Wheels Rear17x8.5 JJ Forged Aluminum Alloy
Tires Front215/45 ZR16
Tires Rear245/40 ZR17
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.2 in
Width71.3 in
Height46.1 in
Wheelbase99.6 in
Front Track59.4 in
Rear Track60.2 in
Cargo Volume5 ft³
Curb Weight3,066 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)42% / 58%
Interior
Headroom Front36.3 in
Legroom Front44.3 in
Shoulder Room Front52.5 in
Hip Room Front53.8 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline
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