Expected range for a road trip

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What is the expected range of the NC1 NSX on a road trip, starting with a full tank and staying close to a 70 mph speed limit ? I did search for NSX road trips, but none of the articles I read mentioned distance driven between fuel stops. I did read one article in which the reviewer beat the EPA hwy estimate and got over 24 mpg, but it didn't mention speed or distance traveled.

I almost ordered one in late 2018, but took time off for a meningioma and we replaced my wife's Nissan Leaf with a Tesla Model 3 Performance. Right now I'm only considering a NC1 NSX (currently have a 1997 Spa Yellow) and a C8. Leaning towards an Indy Yellow or Casino White right now. Lots of bang for the buck with the C8, but I like the looks of the NSX better. Looking for a two seat car only right now for carpool lane reasons (I know, stupid reason. Saves a lot of time going over the Bay Bridge in the SF area though..).

I've never seen the C8 in person and have only seen the NSX at a car show and once in a dealer showroom, but never in the wild.

Thanks for reading.
 
Wait until you see a C8 in person and sit in it. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the styling, and fit an finish. It's gonna be a game changer for the mid-engine segment.
 
DocL said:
Wait until you see a C8 in person and sit in it. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the styling, and fit an finish. It's gonna be a game changer for the mid-engine segment.
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Thank you for the advice - much appreciated ! The sales manager of the local Chevy dealer called me to say they will have a white C8 on the showroom floor next month for me to sit in. I asked him why there were no C8 roadshows in the Sacramento, CA area and he said none of the dealers were willing to pay for it. He said I could get one without additional dealer mark up since we got our Chevy Volt there.
 
I did a road trip though BC and Alberta last summer, 2583km of mostly highway driving. Averaged 9.3L/100km, or just over 25mpg. My best was 8.4L/100km (28mpg) in the flat lands of Alberta, worst was 9.8L/100km (24mpg) through some very fun mountain roads.

On a full tank of gas and driving until the warning icon showing up on the instrument panel, I usually get just over 510 km (316 miles).
 
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You folks are kidding right? That can't be possible for a hybrid with decent aerodynamics. My Viper gets 24mpg highway cruising at 75mph fairly easy. It's turbocharged though, so that probably increases pumping efficiency. Before that the best I had gotten was 22.

There's only two tracking their Gen2 NSX's in Fuelly:
http://www.fuelly.com/car/acura/nsx/2017
 
dirtbag said:
You folks are kidding right? That can't be possible for a hybrid with decent aerodynamics. My Viper gets 24mpg highway cruising at 75mph fairly easy. It's turbocharged though, so that probably increases pumping efficiency. Before that the best I had gotten was 22.

There's only two tracking their Gen2 NSX's in Fuelly:
http://www.fuelly.com/car/acura/nsx/2017
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Hybrids don't gain any real advantage for highway driving, especially since this hybrid system was designed for improved performance, not fuel economy. Hybrids usually have better city fuel economy than highway economy, and a much greater delta compared to their non-hybrid siblings.

Mine is one of the ones being tracked on Fuelly.
 
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Olyar15 said:
I did a road trip though BC and Alberta last summer, 2583km of mostly highway driving. Averaged 9.3L/100km, or just over 25mpg. My best was 8.4L/100km (28mpg) in the flat lands of Alberta, worst was 9.8L/100km (24mpg) through some very fun mountain roads.

On a full tank of gas and driving until the warning icon showing up on the instrument panel, I usually get just over 510 km (316 miles).
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Thanks for the info in your post ! If I could get close to 300 miles of range on a road trip, that would be great. When the fuel warning icon shows up, approximately how much fuel is left in reserve. I have two Acura dealers near me, but none of the sales staff I spoke to could answer my questions. They did tell me they were not NSX specialists though...
 
jkoyasak said:
Thanks for the info in your post ! If I could get close to 300 miles of range on a road trip, that would be great. When the fuel warning icon shows up, approximately how much fuel is left in reserve. I have two Acura dealers near me, but none of the sales staff I spoke to could answer my questions. They did tell me they were not NSX specialists though...
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There is about 9L of fuel left, or just over 2 gallons.
 
I have had 5 corvettes over the years two of which I purchased new. The last one I bought was a 1986. I probably will never go back to corvette. They have really improved the car's overall quality and the mid engine car is a game changer for Corvette. Having said that, everyone and his brother will have one. Chevy will make as many as they can sell each and every year. Your 1997 NSX was a game changer in of itself at least within the NSX community. If you appreciate the build quality and the uniqueness of the car then going to a less expensive Corvette will probably disappoint you. Only you know what it is that you are looking for. People generally are devoted to the NSX whether or not they had a positive experience. They keep coming back. There is a reason for this. Corvette is special to Chevy and within the big GM Corporation a positive profit vehicle. But that is where it stops. The NSX is everything to Honda/Acura. This represents everything they have been and are. You can bet they pay attention to this car. While there are a lot of Winey Bitches out there with their own personal issues the fact is that buying or owning a NSX is unique. That is either of importance to you or it is not.
 
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I have had 5 corvettes over the years two of which I purchased new. The last one I bought was a 1986. I probably will never go back to corvette. They have really improved the car's overall quality and the mid engine car is a game changer for Corvette. Having said that, everyone and his brother will have one. Chevy will make as many as they can sell each and every year. Your 1997 NSX was a game changer in of itself at least within the NSX community. If you appreciate the build quality and the uniqueness of the car then going to a less expensive Corvette will probably disappoint you. Only you know what it is that you are looking for. People generally are devoted to the NSX whether or not they had a positive experience. They keep coming back. There is a reason for this. Corvette is special to Chevy and within the big GM Corporation a positive profit vehicle. But that is where it stops. The NSX is everything to Honda/Acura. This represents everything they have been and are. You can bet they pay attention to this car. While there are a lot of Winey Bitches out there with their own personal issues the fact is that buying or owning a NSX is unique. That is either of importance to you or it is not.
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Amen, brother.....
 
powdbyrice - Thanks for the link - it was a great read !! By any chance, are you an Acura dealer ?

drmanny3 - Thanks for the insight and comments !!
 
While driving somewhat sanely on a freeway trip of at least 25 miles doing 75-80mph, I average about 23-24mpg. That includes an occasional higher-speed pass here and there.

On my last 8 mile commute on surface streets, I averaged 23.4mpg because I was driving the speed limit with other cars. I didn't aggressively get on the gas at all.
 
jkoyasak said:
I am in the Sacramento area. Do you ever have the NC1 on the showroom floor, where one can sit in it ?
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In past years, we've always had one in the showroom.

This year is a little different. Our yellow one wont be here until July. No stores in your area have one. Concord or Pleasanton are the 2 closest that have one.
 
Niello Acura in Roseville has a 2019 silver NSX in stock.
 
dc1edh said:
While driving somewhat sanely on a freeway trip of at least 25 miles doing 75-80mph, I average about 23-24mpg. That includes an occasional higher-speed pass here and there.

On my last 8 mile commute on surface streets, I averaged 23.4mpg because I was driving the speed limit with other cars. I didn't aggressively get on the gas at all.
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Thanks for the datapoint and the info on Niello.
 
powdbyrice said:
In past years, we've always had one in the showroom.

This year is a little different. Our yellow one wont be here until July. No stores in your area have one. Concord or Pleasanton are the 2 closest that have one.
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Would love to see the Yellow in person to see how it compares with my Spa Yellow. You are estimating in July it will be in the showroom ?

I've only sat in the NC1 one time at a car show (Niello salesman let me sit in it), but the seat was pushed back at it's furthest setting and reclined. I couldn't gauge the outward visibility or seat comfort.
 
Road trip across SD and WY at just over 22 mpg. Fun when needed, cruising when needed. Fun trip.

Edit... When cruising across WY don’t pass a gas station without topping off!
 
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