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2003 Acura NSX Manual

The 2003 Acura NSX Manual is a 290-hp 3.2-liter sports coupe with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.

Spec Value
Engine
Engine Type3.2L DOHC VTEC V-6
Displacement3.2 L
Horsepower290 hp @ 7,100 rpm
Torque224 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Redline8,000 rpm
ValvetrainVTEC, 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven DOHC
Bore and Stroke93.0 x 78.0
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Injection TypePGM-FI with Variable Volume Induction System
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD (transverse mid-ship)
Differential TypeTorque-reactive LSD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed manual
1st Gear3.066 (48 mph **)
2nd Gear1.956 (75 mph **)
3rd Gear1.428 (103 mph **)
4th Gear1.125 (130 mph **)
5th Gear0.914 (160 mph **)
6th Gear0.717 (205 mph **)
Reverse3.186
Final Drive4.062
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded (91 octane)
Tank Capacity18.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent all-aluminum double-wishbone with coil springs, stabilizer bar and compliance pivot
Rear SuspensionIndependent all-aluminum double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar18.3 mm diameter x 3.0 mm wall thickness
Rear Stabilizer Bar19.1 mm diameter x 2.3 mm wall thickness
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.7 in (298 mm) ventilated disc, 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Brake Disc11.9 in (303 mm) ventilated disc, 0.9 in (23 mm) rotor thickness
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7.0 in forged aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear17 x 9.0 in forged aluminum alloy
Tires Front215/40ZR17
Tires Rear255/40ZR17
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.2 in
Width71.3 in
Height46.1 in
Wheelbase99.6 in
Front Track59.5 in
Rear Track60.7 in
Cargo Volume5 ft³
Curb Weight3,153 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)40% / 60%
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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