Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The Acura NSX: Timeless Performance and Style


The NSX supercar exemplifies the precision crafted performance that lies at the heart of every Acura vehicle. The NSX sets the benchmark for Acura, combining world-class performance and styling with exceptional drivability and refinement.


The NSX offers two distinct, mid-ship mounted powertrains. The first is a lightweight, all-aluminum 3.2 liter, DOHC, 24-valve, 90-degree V-6 engine coupled with a 6-speed, close-ratio manual transmission producing 290 horsepower and 224 lb-ft of torque. The second is a 3.0-liter DOHC, 24-valve V-6 engine with a 4-speed Sequential Sport Shift automatic transmission that generates 252 horsepower and 210 lb.-ft. of torque.



To complement these innovative powertrains, the NSX chassis features an all-aluminum unit body construction that is 40 percent lighter, yet has the rigidity of a steel structure. The 4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension features aluminum-alloy control arms and hub carriers that minimize unsprung weight and provide optimum handling. The suspension also features aluminum subframes for the front and rear suspension to further reduce weight. When it is time to install your Acura NSX wheels, it is important to have the tires professionally mounted and balanced in order to ensure that the tires will wear evenly. Mounting a tire can be a hard process, because the bead that seals the air into the tire must be seated properly.

The 2005 NSX features a removable roof panel for open-air driving. A sculpted, wedge-shaped body and forward canopy design clearly communicate the car's high performance personality. Additional features include a body integrated rear spoiler and airfoil, power operated sideview mirrors and Xenon High-Intensity Discharge projector-beam headlights.

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