Honda NSX Base (1996) price & specs

Base
Overview
The 1996 Honda NSX Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe 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 $210,790 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 5300 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 1410kg (3108.5 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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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,430 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,810 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,175 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 200 mm |
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Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Angle Of V If V: 90
Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Engine Bore: 90
Engine Cc: 2977
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.2
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine Liters: 3
Engine Location: mid
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Stroke: 78
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 70
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 31
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 31
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 11.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 20
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 11.5
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 7.6
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 256
Power Maximum Power Kw: 188
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 284
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5300
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Viscous
Transmission
Transmission Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Sports: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 245
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Spoiler
Spoiler Front Color: Black
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Front Type: lip
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Type: Wing
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Impact Absorbing: yes
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Impact Absorbing: yes
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 142
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11600
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1510
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 4.5
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 115
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 38.1
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 46.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1175
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 174.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4430
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 71.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1810
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1530
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 99.6
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2530
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 36.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 921
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 53.8
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1366
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 44.3
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1126
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 52.5
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1334
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Concealed: yes
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Front Switch Location: Doors
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Windshield Wipers Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1610
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3549
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1410
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3109
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio System
System Brand Name: Bose
System Cassette: yes
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Cassette Search Repeat: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 10
System Front Rear Fader: yes
System Number Of Bands: 2
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Seek: yes
System Seek Scan: yes
System Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 10
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-Bag
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Ventilation System Side Window Ducts In Doors: yes
Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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