Insight Into the Acura NSX for 1999
The 1999 NSX is an important vehicle to Acura for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of three trim levels for the NSX which include T, Base, and Alex Zanardi Edition. 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 Kia.
1999 Acura NSX Base Specs
The NSX Base is equipped with a Honda 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.
The 1999 NSX's standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 18.50 gallons.
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.
Statistics
The NSX is 174.20 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 46.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 99.60 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $84,000, with a dealer invoice cost of $73,920. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1999 NSX gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
Parting Shots
The 1999 model year was very successful for the Acura NSX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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