Would you like that in Long Beach Blue, Imola Orange, Spa Yellow, Silverstone Metallic, Berlina Black, Grand Prix White or New Formula Red? In 2002 you can even order interiors to match (Vivid Blue, Vivid Orange, etc.). Our vivid Spa Yellow test car came with matching interior, which was louder than we might recommend, although with the roof panel removed, bees seemed to like it. Actually, there are two de facto models of NSX, although Acura calls one of them merely an option, and the price is the same 89 thousand for either. Base engine is 3.2 liters with 290 horsepower and 224 foot-pounds of torque, mated only to a six-speed manual gearbox.
The optional engine is smaller and less powerful, at 3.0 liters, 252 horsepower and 210 foot-pounds, and comes only with a four-speed sequential automatic transmission. It can be manually operated in Sport Shift mode, using a lever on the steering column.
Both engines are highly developed versions of the successful Honda V6, with double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, variable valve and ignition timing, variable volume induction tuning, electronic drive-by-wire throttle control, and more.