5spd or 6spd or just auto?

[Lee Cha]

I am a new member to the forums and i am looking foward to buying one.

I have the funds to buy the car but which one should i buy?

1)How different does the 5 spd compare to 6spd? Your own opinions.

2)Does automatic perform just as well?

3)Would it be hard to swap from auto to manual?

4) Oh, and whats the difference in power with the regular nsx and the nsx-t.

 

[OneRedNSX]

the 6spd comes with a 3.2L over the 5spd's 3.0L...

so if you can get the 3.2L & 6spd, get that... if not, the 3.0L 5spd is still nice...

 

[slashmatt]

2. NO
3. VERY
4. NSX-T is less rigid than NSX

(regarding question #1) I've only driven the 6 speed once, but it was on a car that's 7 years newer than mine, so I don't know if it felt nicer because it was new or because it really does feel nice.

 

[johnny010]

No auto really.....5 or 6sp for sure.

 

[rickysals]

the auto isn't 'bad'

it's just an auto.

drive one for yourself and see which you like.

 

[BD]

1991 to 1994 Coupe
3.0 liter 270hp, 5 speed, no PS

1995 to 1996 Mostly Targa
3.0 liter 270hp, 5 speed, with PS on all model
Targa model weight extra 150lbs
DBW upgrade, JDM NSX R Exhaust, etc

1997 to 2001
3.2 liter 290hp, 6 speed
Mostly Targa Model produced. Larger Brakes, stiffer chassis, stronger head gasket, lighter but stronger aluminum used, etc.
Manual tranny achieved sub 5 second 0-60mph

1999 Zanardi edition
50 copies made, coupe only, body color top. 100lbs lighter than the coupe. No PS, lighter wheels, special interior, stiffer suspension, factory lowered, etc.

2002
Face lift. Higher top speed (167 to 175mph)

All NSXs with auto tranny comes with 4 speed tranny and add about 50 extra lbs. 256hp with lower RPM redline (7500).
1995 and up Auto tranny received Tiptronic style shifter.