The 1996 NSX is an important vehicle to Acura for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the NSX which include T and Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Acura. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

1996 Acura NSX Base Specs

The restyled NSX Base is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The NSX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1996 NSX is a traditional PGM-FI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the NSX Base are 71.30 inches wide by 174.20 inches long. It sits 46.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 99.60 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the NSX is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $83,500, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 1996 NSX gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

In 1995 and 1996 the NSX Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

What We Think of the Acura NSX

The 1995 model began the promise of the Acura NSX. The 1996 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Acura hopes that the NSX Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Acura NSX, Base, Coupe, United States market

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