First Impressions of the Acura NSX for 1999
Shoppers who buy a Acura NSX are often happy with purchase. For over a decade, the NSX has been one of the leaders of the Acura brand. This has always been a meaningful car, and the 1999 model is no different. A coupe for everyone in the household is what the Acura NSX delivers.
Engine Performance
Acura NSX Engine Specs: The NSX Alex Zanardi Edition comes outfitted with a VTEC 3.2 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by Honda, is teamed up with a Honda 6-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Acura.
The NSX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
NSX Alex Zanardi Edition Statistics
The dimensions of the NSX Alex Zanardi Edition are 71.30 inches wide by 174.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 46.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 99.60 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $84,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $73,920. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1999 NSX is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
The NSX Alex Zanardi Edition received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 – 18 in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 1999 model year was unsuccessful for the Acura NSX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Alex Zanardi Edition version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..