Honda NSX I (NA1/NA2) photos

1990 — 2005 · coupe, convertible

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About this generation

The first-generation Honda NSX mid-engine supercar was produced from 1990 to 2005, redefining exotic car engineering standards.

The first-generation Honda NSX (NA1/NA2) debuted in 1990 as the world's first mass-production car with an all-aluminum monocoque chassis and suspension. Formula One legend Ayrton Senna assisted in fine-tuning chassis dynamics. Body styles included a fixed-roof coupe and a removable targa roof (NSX-T).

Mid-mounted powertrains featured a 3.0-liter C30A V6 (274 hp) with titanium connecting rods, upgraded in 1997 to a 3.2-liter C32B V6 (290 hp) paired with a 6-speed manual. A 2001 facelift replaced pop-up headlights with fixed HID units and revised suspension geometry. Lightweight Type R variants set benchmarks for track precision.

Specifications

6 in 2 body styles

Coupe NA1, NA2 3 specifications

4405 mm173.4 in

Length

1810 mm71.3 in

Width

1170 mm46.1 in

Height

2530 mm99.6 in

Wheelbase

135 mm5.3 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

3.0

252hp(188 kW)

3.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.5 s

Torque: 285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Top speed: 260 km/h (162 mph)
Displacement: 2977 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: C30A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1405 kg (3097 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

3.0

270hp(201 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.9 s

1990–1997

Torque: 285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Top speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
Displacement: 2977 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: C30A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1370 kg (3020 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

3.2

276hp(206 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.7 s

1997–2005

Torque: 304 Nm (224 lb-ft)
Top speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
Displacement: 3179 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: C32B
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1392 kg (3069 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

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Targa NA1, NA2 3 specifications

4405 mm173.4 in

Length

1810 mm71.3 in

Width

1170 mm46.1 in

Height

2530 mm99.6 in

Wheelbase

135 mm5.3 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

3.0

252hp(188 kW)

3.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.6 s

Torque: 285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Top speed: 260 km/h (162 mph)
Displacement: 2977 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: C30A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1445 kg (3186 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

3.0

270hp(201 kW)

3.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.9 s

1995–1997

Torque: 285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Top speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
Displacement: 2977 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: C30A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1410 kg (3109 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

3.2

276hp(206 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.7 s

1997–2005

Torque: 304 Nm (224 lb-ft)
Top speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
Displacement: 3179 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: C32B
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1430 kg (3153 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

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