There's been a lot of talk about the Acura NSX for 1997. As a leading car in the coupe market the NSX (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door NSX is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Acura as a brand in general.

1997 Acura NSX Base Specs

Acura NSX Engine Specs: The NSX Base comes outfitted with a VTEC 3.0 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by Honda, is mated to a six-speed transaxle by Honda. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Acura.

The fuel system for the 1997 NSX is a PGM-FI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $84,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $72,097. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the NSX is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The NSX Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1997 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.

Tags: 2-Door, Acura NSX, Base, Canada market, Coupe

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