2003 Acura NSX reviews and buying guide.
2003
Acura NSX resources:
2003 Acura NSX
The 2003 Acura NSX is a high-performing sports car
from Honda's premier division. Acura is known for starting
with the durable and functional aspects that define
all Honda vehicles and heaping on the comfort, bolstering
the performance and smoothing out the style. The Acura
NSX is no different from other Acura models in this
respect, though it does offer perhaps the most heart-pounding
excitement of the lot.
Described as a supercar, the NSX sets very high standards
for itself, and more often than not achieves them with
flying colors. It has a precision-crafted engineering
system that results in wonderful handling characteristics
and high-octane power. Offered in two models, each with
a separate engine and transmission system, the two-door,
two-passenger NSX doesn't hide the fact that it is built
for speed.
Under the Hood
It isn't hard to realize that manufacturers see the
NSX's performance as its main feature. In this vein
they offer two distinct, mid-ship mounted powertrains.
The first is a lightweight, all-aluminum 3.2-liter,
24-valve, 90-degree V6 engine mated to a 6-speed, close-ratio
manual transmission. It produces 290 horsepower and
224 lb-ft of torque. The second is a 3.0-liter, 24-valve
V-6 engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission that
pumps out 252 horsepower and delivers 210 lb-ft of torque.
The chassis of 2003 Acura NSX features an all-aluminum
unit body construction that is 40 percent lighter than
before. Its 4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension
has aluminum-alloy control arms and hub carriers that
provide optimum handling. For safety, the NSX is equipped
with large-diameter, ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
and dual front airbags.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
If the weather's nice, the roof panel of the 2003 NSX
can be removed. The NSX certainly looks like a sports
car with a body integrated rear spoiler and airfoil,
power operated sideview mirrors and Xenon High-Intensity
Discharge projector-beam headlights. Both NSX models
have a hand-stitched leather interior with power seats.
Additional interior features include automatic climate
control, cruise control, power windows and door locks
and a Bose music system.
Because there will be a lot of jealous onlookers, the
2003 Acura NSX comes with an antitheft system with electronic
immobilizer.
With the NSX, you get up to speed at the blink of an
eye, and once there you can hang with fastest cars on
the road.
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