2000 Acura NSX Acura NSX 2000 Acura NSX 3.2L Coupe Coupe RWD Tochigi, Japan For 2000 the NSX gets improvements to its six-speed manual transmission, an upgraded, perforated leather interior, and a cleaner engine that now qualifies it as a low-emission vehicle. Acura build quality and refinement, ultra-stable handling. Aging design, lack of horsepower, terrible value. Well-balanced, highly poised, easy to drive, graceful -- the NSX is a precision instrument that is forgiving enough to make drivers of diverse skill levels feel like pros. The 3.2-liter engine makes 290 horsepower (252 if equipped with an automatic) and moves the car to 60 mph in about 5 seconds. Though largely unchanged from the 1991 introductory model, the current NSX is still a capable ride. The mid-engine design provides excellent weight distribution, keeping the wheels securely planted around turns. Braking is confident and secure with only 122 feet required to get from 60 to zero. Inside, the NSX is as comfortable to drive as the Honda Accord. All controls are logically placed, the seating position is ideal and the targa top is easily stored. While never a strong point of mid-engined exotic sports cars, rear visibility is better than you might expect. Shift action, especially with the revised six-speed transmission, is simply amazing. The clutch and brake pedals are well-placed and provide excellent feedback while the steering is razor-sharp. Where the car fails, however, is in the cost of entry. It's simply too expensive. Costing as much as a three-car garage, complete with a Chevrolet Corvette, Jeep Wrangler and Honda Accord parked inside, the NSX is no bargain. Upon introduction nine years ago, the Acura NSX was heralded as one of the best sports cars ever produced. With its 24-valve V6 engine, all-aluminum body, mid-engine layout and traditionally Honda-correct ergonomics, the NSX was one helluva car. To say that it set a new standard in the sports car segment would not be an overstatement. However, even the NSX is not immune to the effects of time. With the 1994 introduction of the Viper and the 1997 unveiling of the C5 Corvette, both of which are cheaper and more powerful sports cars, the NSX became a questionable value. Even the current Porsche 911, which was recently improved in terms of both luxury and drivability, is a viable alternative to the pricey, and somewhat sterile, NSX. The future of the NSX is not certain, though a more powerful and less expensive version is reportedly in the works. The current model still has plenty to offer. Its rev-happy powerplant makes it appealing for those desiring a supercar, while its livable interior and excellent ergonomics make it practical enough to live with on a daily basis. When pushed hard on a racetrack, it offers Indy car-like stability and responsiveness. And don't forget that Acura build quality and reliability are included with every NSX, making it one of the most stress-free exotics on the market. Unfortunately for Acura, the current Corvette offers 95 percent of the NSX's handling abilities, and 120 percent of its horsepower, for 50 percent the cost. BMW M Chevrolet Corvette Dodge Viper Porsche 911 450,000 450,000 450,000 5Unlimited 4.8 sec. 142 ft. 0.79 6 3.2 liters V6 290 hp @ 7100 rpm 224 ft-lbs. @ 5500 rpm 174.2 in. 71.3 in. 46.1 in. 3069 lbs. 99.6 in. 36.3 in. NA 52.5 in. NA 53.8 in. NA 44.3 in. NA 5 cu.ft. Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 18.5 gal. 17 mpg / 24 mpg 315 mi. / 444 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $73,920 $84,000 7.35% $745 N/A 2% of the Base MSRP NSX 3.2L (6M): 3.2L V6 DOHC SMPI with variable valve timing 24-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); 6-speed OD manual transmission; 120 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, limited slip differential, traction control, 4.62 axle ratio; dual stainless steel exhaust with chrome tip; front independent double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, front and rear gas pressurized shocks; power rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 18.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; rear wing spoiler, side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; clearcoat monotone paint; projector beam halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored folding outside mirrors; front 16" x 7" silver alloy wheels; rear 17" x 8.5" silver alloy wheels; P215/45ZR16 performance BSW front tires; 245/40ZR17 performance BSW rear tires; compact alloyspare wheel; air conditioning with climate control; premium AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan, cassette player, CD changer pre-wiring, in-dash CD pre-wiring, 4 premium speakers, amplifier, auto equalizer, theft deterrent, and power retractable diversity antenna; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks, power remote hatch/trunk release, power remote fuel release; 1 power accessory outlet, front cigar lighter(s), retained accessory power, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval, low brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition disable, security system; tinted windows, power windows with driver's 1-touch down; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear windowdefroster; seating capacity of 2, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 4-way power adjustment, 6-way adjustment, lumbar support, passenger's seat includes 4-way power adjustment, 6-way adjustment; seatbelts with front pretensioners; leather seats, leather door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering, leather-wrapped gearshift knob; memory on driver's seat with 1 memory setting(s) includes settings for exterior mirrors, steering wheel; interior lights include dome light with fade, 2 door curb lights; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, glove box with light, front cupholder, instrument panel bin; carpeted cargo floor, vinyl trunk lid; black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and black door handles. NSX 3.0L (4A) (in addition to or instead of NSX 3.2L (6M) equipment): 3.0L V6 DOHC SMPI with variable valve timing 24-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter and automanual function. NSX-T (in addition to or instead of NSX equipment): Front manual targa sunroof.