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
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pillars for the window, resulting in 312° of all-around visibility. |
