1996 Acura NSX-T Specs, Safety Rating & MPG

Specs, Warranty & Reliability

The table below shows all 1996 Acura NSX-T specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 1996 Acura NSX-T warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.

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Overview

MSRP *	$79,500	$83,500
Invoice *	$68,235	$71,668
Engine	3.0L V-6 270 HP 210 ft.lbs. @ 5,300 rpm	3.0L V-6 270 HP 210 ft.lbs. @ 5,300 rpm
Transmission	Standard:5-spd man w/ODAvailable:4-spd auto w/OD	Standard:5-spd man w/ODAvailable:4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City	18.0 mpg	18.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Hwy	24.0 mpg	24.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles	48/50,000	48/50,000

Powertrain

Engine	3.0L V-6 270 HP 210 ft.lbs. @ 5,300 rpm	3.0L V-6 270 HP 210 ft.lbs. @ 5,300 rpm
Transmission	Standard:5-spd man w/ODAvailable:4-spd auto w/OD	Standard:5-spd man w/ODAvailable:4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator	120 amp	120 amp
Battery	65 amp	65 amp
Axle Ratio	4.06	4.06
Recommended Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Fuel Tank	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.
Auxiliary Fuel Tank	N/A	N/A
Exhaust	dual	dual
Drive Type	rear-wheel	rear-wheel
4WD Shift	N/A	N/A
Locking Hub Control	N/A	N/A
Limited Slip Differential	limited slip differential	limited slip differential
Traction Control	driveline	driveline

Steering and Suspension

Electronic Stability	N/A	N/A
Ride	N/A	N/A
Ride Control	N/A	N/A
Adaptive Suspension	N/A	N/A
Auto-Levelling Suspension	N/A	N/A
Front Suspension	double wishbone	double wishbone
Front Anti-Roll Bar	front anti-roll bar	front anti-roll bar
Front Springs	coil	coil
Front Torsion Bar	N/A	N/A
Front Shocks	N/A	N/A
Rear Suspension	independent double wishbone	independent double wishbone
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	rear anti-roll bar	rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springs	coil	coil
Rear Shocks	N/A	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion	rack & pinion
Steering Cooler	N/A	N/A
Brakes	4-wheel disc	4-wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakes	N/A	N/A
Wheels	N/A	N/A
Front Tires	P215/45ZR16.0BSW performance	P215/45ZR16.0BSW performance
Rear Tires (if different from Front)	245/40R17.0	245/40R17.0
Spare Tire and Wheel	N/A	N/A

Seating and Interior

Seating Capacity	2	2
Front Seat Type	bucket	bucket
Heated Front Seats	N/A	N/A
Front Headrests	N/A	N/A
Front Armrests	center w/storage	center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls	N/A	N/A
Easy Entry	N/A	N/A
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls	N/A	N/A
Rear Seats	N/A	N/A
Rear Headrests	N/A	N/A
Rear Child Seats	N/A	N/A
Rear Armrests	N/A	N/A
Third Row Seats	N/A	N/A
Third Row Child Seats	N/A	N/A
Third Row Armrests	N/A	N/A
Seat Trim	leather	leather
Door Trim	leather	leather
Headliner	N/A	N/A
Floor Trim	carpet	carpet
Floor Mats	N/A	N/A
Dashboard Insert	N/A	N/A
Gear Shift Knob Trim	leather	leather

Comfort and Conveniences

Sunroof	N/A	manual
Convertible Roof	N/A	N/A
Roof Features	N/A	N/A
Vanity Mirrors	N/A	N/A
Auxiliary Visors	N/A	N/A
Rearview Mirror	day-night	day-night
Rear Visor Vanity Mirror	N/A	N/A
Glove Box	N/A	N/A
Cabback Insulator	N/A	N/A
Dome Light	N/A	N/A
Reading Lights	N/A	N/A
Floor Console	full	full
Overhead Console	N/A	N/A
Cup Holder	front	front
Instrument Panel Storage	N/A	N/A
Dashboard Storage	N/A	N/A
Interior Concealed Storage	N/A	N/A
Seatback Storage	N/A	N/A
Refrigerated Box	N/A	N/A
Manufacturer Luggage Set	N/A	N/A
Door Bins	N/A	N/A
Rear Door Bins	N/A	N/A
Underseat Tray	N/A	N/A
Cargo Concealed Storage	N/A	N/A
Cargo Floor Trim	carpeted	carpeted
Trunk Lid Trim	N/A	N/A
Cargo Cover	N/A	N/A
Cargo Net	N/A	N/A
Cargo Tie Downs	N/A	N/A
Cargo Light	N/A	N/A
Air Compressor	N/A	N/A
Front Air Conditioning	N/A	N/A
Climate Control	automatic air conditioning	automatic air conditioning
Rear Air Conditioning	N/A	N/A
Air Filter	N/A	N/A
Rear Heat Ducts	N/A	N/A
Automatic Air Recirculation	N/A	N/A
Rear Heater	N/A	N/A
Radio	brand AM/FM stereo, seek-scan	brand AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel Controls	N/A	N/A
CD	N/A	N/A
MP3 Player	N/A	N/A
MiniDisc Player	N/A	N/A
Speakers	N/A	N/A
Amplifier	N/A	N/A
Radio Theft Deterrent	N/A	N/A
Antenna	power retractable	power retractable
Cruise Control	cruise control	cruise control
Door Locks	power	power
Heated Door Locks	N/A	N/A
Remote Keyless Entry	N/A	N/A
Trunk/Hatch/Door Release	keyfob	keyfob
Remote Fuel Flap Release	keyfob	keyfob
Rear Window Release	N/A	N/A
Rear Child Safety Door Locks	N/A	N/A
Fuel Filler Door Release	N/A	N/A
Cell Phone	pre-wiring	pre-wiring
Power Outlets	N/A	N/A
AC power outlet	N/A	N/A
Trunk Pulldown	N/A	N/A
Driver Foot Rest	N/A	N/A
Retained Accessory Power	N/A	N/A
Garage Door Opener	N/A	N/A
Smokers Package	N/A	N/A
Lighter Elements	N/A	N/A
First Aid Kit	N/A	N/A
Emergency SOS	N/A	N/A
Adjustable Pedals	N/A	N/A
Entertainment Center	N/A	N/A
Voice Recorder	N/A	N/A
Picnic Table	N/A	N/A
Internet Access	N/A	N/A
Instrument Display	analog	analog
Tachometer	tachometer	tachometer
Oil Pressure Gauge	oil pressure gauge	oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge	engine temperature gauge	engine temperature gauge
Volt Gauge	voltmeter gauge	voltmeter gauge
Inclinometer	N/A	N/A
Altimeter	N/A	N/A
Heads Up Display	N/A	N/A
Clock	in-dash	in-dash
Compass	N/A	N/A
Exterior Temperature	N/A	N/A
Systems Monitor	N/A	N/A
Check Control	N/A	N/A
Trip Computer	N/A	N/A
Trip Odometer	N/A	N/A
Park Distance Control	N/A	N/A
Navigation System	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel	telescopic tilt	telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel Material	leather	leather
Tow Bar	N/A	N/A
Front Windows	power	power
Rear Windows	N/A	N/A
Quarter Vent Rear Windows	N/A	N/A
1-Touch Open	N/A	N/A
Tinted Windows	light	light
Double Pane Side Glass	N/A	N/A
Sun Blinds	N/A	N/A
Front Windshield Wipers	variable intermittent	variable intermittent
Heated Front Wipers	N/A	N/A
Rain Detecting Wipers	N/A	N/A
Speed Sensitve Wipers	N/A	N/A
Rear Windshield Wiper	N/A	N/A
Rear Heated Wipers	N/A	N/A
Electrically Heated Windshield	N/A	N/A
Sun Visor Strip	N/A	N/A
Rear Defroster	rear defroster	rear defroster
Rear Blinds	N/A	N/A
Rear Windshield Type	N/A	N/A

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)	4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights	N/A	N/A
Center High Mounted Stop Light	center high mounted stop light	center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbags	driver and passenger	driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags	N/A	N/A
Passenger Side Impact Airbag	N/A	N/A
Overhead Airbag	N/A	N/A
Occupancy Sensor	N/A	N/A
Childseat Sensor	N/A	N/A
Head Protection	N/A	N/A
Knee Airbag	N/A	N/A
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A
Side Impact Bars	N/A	N/A
Seatbelt Pretensioners	front	front
Ignition Disable	N/A	N/A
Panic Alarm	N/A	N/A
Tracker System	N/A	N/A
Security System	security system	security system

Dimensions and Capacities

Door Count	2 doors	2 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume	N/A	N/A
Exterior Cargo Length	N/A	N/A
Exterior Length	174.2 "	174.2 "
Exterior Width	71.3 "	71.3 "
Exterior Height	46.1 "	46.1 "
Wheelbase	100 "	100 "
Front Tread	59 "	59 "
Rear Tread	60 "	60 "
Turning Radius	N/A	N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	N/A	N/A
Curb Weight	3,047 lbs.	3,142 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating	N/A	N/A
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating	N/A	N/A
Payload	N/A	N/A
Max Trailer Weight	N/A	N/A
Max Trailer Tongue Weight	N/A	N/A
Drag Coefficient	N/A	N/A
Front Legroom	44.3 "	44.3 "
Rear Legroom	N/A	N/A
Front Headroom	36.3 "	36.3 "
Rear Headroom	N/A	N/A
Third Row Headroom	N/A	N/A
Front Hiproom	53.8 "	53.8 "
Rear Hiproom	N/A	N/A
Third Row Hiproom	N/A	N/A
Front Shoulder Room	52.5 "	52.5 "
Rear Shoulder Room	N/A	N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room	N/A	N/A
Passenger Volume	N/A	N/A
Exterior Cargo Width	N/A	N/A
Exterior Cargo Volume	N/A	N/A
Interior Cargo Volume	12.0 cu.ft.	12.0 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded	N/A	N/A

Exterior Features

Mud Flaps	N/A	N/A
Rear Spoiler	wing	wing
Running Boards	N/A	N/A
Skid Plates	N/A	N/A
Trunk Rack	N/A	N/A
Pickup	N/A	N/A
Bumpers	body-colored	body-colored
Rear Bumper	N/A	N/A
Rear Step Bumper	N/A	N/A
Bodyside Moldings	N/A	N/A
Bodyside Insert	N/A	N/A
Bodyside Cladding	N/A	N/A
Rocker Panel Extensions	N/A	N/A
Wheel Well	N/A	N/A
Fender Flares	N/A	N/A
Grille Moldings	N/A	N/A
Paint	monotone	monotone
Exterior Mirrors	dual power remote	dual power remote
Trailering	N/A	N/A
Trailering Harness	N/A	N/A
Trailering Hitch	N/A	N/A

Warranty

Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles	48/50,000	48/50,000
Major Components Months/Miles	N/A	N/A
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles	60/unlimited	60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles	48/50,000	48/50,000
Maintenance Months/Miles	N/A	N/A
Accessories Months/Miles	N/A	N/A

Safety Rating

Below is the 1996 Acura NSX-T safety rating information and crash results as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The ratings are based on a star system and can vary by style.

	Style	Frontal Rating NHTSA rates vehicles on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Frontal Rating: *** 5% or less chance of serious injury 6% to 10% chance of serious injury * 11% to 20% chance of serious injury ** 21% to 25% chance of serious injury * 26% or greater chance of serious injury	Side Rating NHTSA rates vehicles on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Side Rating: *** 10% or less chance of serious injury. 11% to 20% chance of serious injury * 21% to 35% chance of serious injury ** 36% to 45% chance of serious injury * 46% or greater chance of serious injury
	Safety data is not currently available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For a list of safety-related features, please check the Specs section.

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