The 2001 Acura NSX, nearing the end of the first-generation NSX’s production run, maintained the core features that made the model iconic while introducing some refinements. Engineered to achieve supercar performance, the exotic Acura NSX demonstrates unprecedented levels of driveability and reliability. Inside, the fighter-jet inspired cockpit features comforts such as an automatic climate control system, the Acura/Bose (R) Sound System, power windows, door locks and cruise control.

Here are the key details and features of the 2001 model:

Overview

• Manufacturer: Honda (marketed as Acura in North America)
• Model: NSX
• Class: Sports car / Supercar
• Body Style: 2-door coupe, 2-door targa (NSX-T)
• Layout: Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

Engine and Performance

• Engine: 3.2-liter V6
  • Horsepower: 290 hp at 7,100 rpm
  • Torque: 224 lb-ft at 5,500 rpm
• Transmission: 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
• 0-60 mph: Approximately 4.8 seconds (manual)
• Top Speed: Around 175 mph

Design and Features

• Chassis: Aluminum monocoque body structure for reduced weight and improved performance.
• Roof: Removable targa top roof panel for the NSX-T, providing an open-air driving experience.
• Suspension: All-aluminum double wishbone suspension.
• Brakes: Ventilated disc brakes with ABS.
• Wheels/Tires: 16-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, fitted with performance tires.
• Interior: Leather seats, automatic climate control, power windows and locks, Bose sound system.

Technological Innovations

• VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control): Enhances performance by optimizing valve timing and lift.
• Drive-by-wire throttle system: Improves throttle response and overall engine management.
• Torsion Bar Suspension: Provides superior handling and ride quality.

Notable Features

• Performance: The 3.2-liter V6 engine and 6-speed manual transmission continue to offer exceptional performance and engaging driving dynamics.
• Targa Top Design: The NSX-T variant with a removable roof panel remains available, offering the versatility of open-air driving.
• Interior Refinements: Minor updates to interior materials and features to enhance comfort and luxury.

Market Position

• Pricing: The 2001 Acura NSX was priced at a premium level, reflecting its status as a high-performance sports car with advanced engineering and design.

Honda Type R (Japan)

Type R is the pinnacle of Honda factory performance. First introduced on the Japanese market NSX supercar in the early 1990s, Type R’s track-focused approach to the creation of speed. Based on the first-generation NSX, three different versions of the NSX Type R were sold exclusively in Japan, as a Honda-branded model. The first-generation NSX Type R was produced from 1990-2005. The second NSX Type R was simply dubbed NSX-R . Debuted at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show and was released to the Japanese market in 2002. Just 140 were produced. It included the weight reduction methods used on the original NSX Type R along with a larger more powerful 3.2-liter V6, a 6-speed manual transmission and carbon fiber body work, most noticeably a pass-through hood and larger rear wing. The aerodynamic changes resulted in a degree of downforce rarely seen in a street-legal car. The suspension and brakes also were retuned for track performance, and the engine’s crankshaft was precision balanced.

• Engine: 3.2-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 (290 hp @ 224 lb.-ft.)
• Transmission: 6-speed manual

2001 Acura NSX Gallery

2001 Acura NSX Prices and EPA Data

2001 NSX Coupe

• MSRP. $84,100.
• D&H. $745.
• Keyless options. $449
• 6-speed manual transmission only

2001 NSX-T

• MSRP.  $88,100
• D&H. $745.
• Keyless options. $449
• No-cost option AT 4-speed SportShift semi-manual transmission

EPA Data

2001 NSX     – 17/24 LEV
2001 NSX-T – 18/24 LEV

2001 Acura NSX & NSX-T Specifications

POWERTRAIN	Manual	Automatic
Engine Type	3.2-liter, DOHC VTEC V-6	3.0-liter, DOHC VTEC V-6
Horsepower, SAE Net	290 hp @ 7100 rpm	252 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque, SAE Net	224 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm	210 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm
Redline	8000 rpm	7500 rpm
Bore & Stroke	3.66 in x 3.07 in (93 mm x 78 mm)	3.54 in x 3.07 in (90 mm x 78 mm)
Displacement	194 cu in (3179 cc)	181 cu in (2977 cc)
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	10.2:1
Induction System	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Variable Volume Induction System
Valvetrain	Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC’), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshaft
Engine Block	Aluminum alloy with Fiber Reinforced Metal (FRM) cylinder liners	Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy
Connecting Rods	Titanium
Emission Control	Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control
Ignition System	Direct ignition system with knock control
Alternator	120 amp max
Battery	12V, maintenance-free
Recommended Fuel	Premium unleaded, 91 octane
Layout	Transverse mounted, mid-ship engine/rear-wheel-drive
Transmission	6-speed manual	4-speed automatic with sequential SportShift and steering-column mounted shifter toggle
Ratios (:1)1st	3.067	2.611
2nd	1.957	1.552
3rd	1.429	1.026
4th	1.125	0.684
5th	0.914	—-
6th	0.718	—-
Reverse	3.186	1.909
Final	4.062	4.428
.	.	.
CHASSIS	.	.
Body Type	All-aluminum unit body
Front Suspension	Independent, all-aluminum, double-wishbone with coil springs, stabilizer bar and compliance pivot
Rear Suspension	Independent, all-aluminum, double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers	Gas-pressurized with Acura Progressive Valve technology, front and rear
Stabilizer Bars Front	18.3 mm diameter (tubular) x 3.0 mm wall thickness
Rear	17.5 mm diameter x 2.3 mm wall thickness
Steering Type	Variable, power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio	18.6:1	.
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)	3.07	.
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Wheels	.
Front	16 x 7.0 in JJ forged aluminum alloy
Rear	17 x 8.5 in JJ forged aluminum alloy
Tires	.
Front	.215/45ZR16 Ultra-High Performance
Rear	.245/40ZR17 Ultra-High Performance
Braking System	Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Front Discs	Ventilated, 11.7 in (298 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Discs	Ventilated, 11.9 in (303 mm) diameter; 0.9 in (23 mm) rotor thickness
Total Swept Area	Front: 221.1 sq in (1426 cm2) Rear: 229.2 sq in (1479 cm2)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
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CAPACITITES	.	.
Crankcase	6.7 US qt (6.3 L)
Cooling System	16.9 US qt (16.0 L)	17.4 US qt (16.5 L)
Fuel Tank	18.5 US gal (70.0 L)
Volumes	.
Passenger	48.9 cu ft
Cargo	5.0 cu ft
Total	53.9 cu ft
.	.	.
FUEL ECONOMY	.	.
EPA Fuel Mileage — City / Highway	17 / 24	18 / 24
.	.	.
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS	.	.
Wheelbase	99.6 in (2530 mm)
Track, front	59.4 in (1510 mm)
Track, rear	60.2 in (1530 mm)
Overall Length	174.2 in (4425 mm)
Overall Width	71.3 in (1810 mm)
Overall Height	46.1 in (1170 mm)
Curb Weight	NSX Coupe 3069 lb (1392 kg) NSX-T 3160 lb (1435 kg)	NSX Coupe 3110 lb (1412 kg) NSX-T 3204 lb (1455 kg)
Weight Distribution (% front / rear)	42 / 58
.	.	.
AERODYNAMICS	.	.
Coefficient of Drag (Cd)	0.32
Coefficient of Lift (Cl)	0.05
Frontal Area (A)	19.16 sq ft (1.78 m2)
Air Drag Coefficient (Cd x A)	0.57
.	.	.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS	.	.
Head Room	36.3 in (921 mm)
Leg Room	44.3 in (1126 mm)
Hip Room	53.8 in (1366 mm)
Shoulder Room	52.5 in (1334 mm)
.	.	.
WARRANTIES	.	.
Vehicle	4-year / 50,0000-mile limited warranty
Outer Body Rust-Through	5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance	4-year / 50,000-mile

 

2001 Acura NSX & NSX-T — Features