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Used 2004 Acura NSX

Buing Guide:

Acura’s sports car strikes a bold form that simply cannot be denied. It is sleek, low riding and powerful looking. Whoever said you can’t judge a book by its cover was wrong with the NSX, because its performance certainly mirrors the way it looks.

The NSX was conceived to be a production car with a racecar’s attributes. Add in the fact that it is made by Acura, Honda’s upscale division, and you’ve also got a serious degree of premium amenities thrown into the mix.

The result is a lightweight car with a 290-horsepower engine that doesn’t disappoint speed merchants. Perfect for smooth stretches of highway or twisting ocean-side roads, the NSX is also comfortable on busy city streets.

Under the Hood

Getting up to speed quickly often requires innovative thinking. The NSX was the first car in the U.S. to use Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), giving it low-rpm torque and high-rpm horsepower from the same engine, without turbo or supercharging.

All in all, the all-aluminum 3.2-liter V6 engine is capable of producing its 290 horsepower at 7100 rpm and 224 lb-ft of torque at 5500 rpm. If you really want to push it, which some people will undoubtedly do, the NXS will redline at 8000 rpm.

Like most speedsters, the NSX is a rear-wheel drive model. The 6-speed manual gearbox uses a heavy-duty clutch that reduces shift load by 40 to 50 percent with dual- and triple-cone synchronizers. The 2004 NSX also uses a Torque Reactive Differential that helps you stay in control by limiting spin on the inside wheel as you turn a corner.

Optional by special order this year is a 4-speed automatic transmission model with its own engine. The engine is a 3.0-liter V6, and it produces 252 horsepower at 6600 rpm (7500 rpm redline) and 210 lb-ft of torque at 5300 rpm.

Standard Features, Options Packages and Style

The two-door NSX coupe doesn’t exactly have a lot of cargo space on the inside. The trunk is practical, but the cabin is reserved for two.

The NSX is a driver’s car. It uses deep bucket seats trimmed in leather and an easy-to-use instrument panel.

The cab forward design of the mid-engine setup allowed engineers to give the driver a better view of things. They

Buying Guide for the narrow pillars for the window, resulting in 312° of all-around visibility.




2009 Acura Prices:
Acura Mdx
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2010 Prices:
Acura Rdx
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Used Acura Buying Guides:

2004 Acura MDX - 2004 Acura NSX - 2004 Acura RL - 2004 Acura RSX - 2004 Acura TL - 2004 Acura TSX

 

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