I know the previous NSX varied around 160-168mph. Could the improved aerodynamics of the 02+ bumpers make it past 170?
What is the top speed on the USDM 02+ NSX?
- Thread starter gtr
- Start date
Yes. According to all the press reports, the top speed of the six-speed '02+ NSX is 175 mph, 7 mph faster than the earlier cars, with the difference attributed to the aerodynamics.gtr said:
nsxtasy said:
Not the more HP/TQ or gearing?
TRM04 said:Not the more HP/TQ or gearing?
The 2002+ NSX is rated at the same HP/TQ, and has the same 6-speed transmission as the 1997-2001 models.
So yes, all areodynamics. The 1997+ has enough gearing to go 202mph..but it can't.
Interesting. I believe that is faster than the NSX-R tested by best motoring. I gotta look back on that video and and confirm the speed. Perhaps the added downforce on the nsx-r slowed it down and the standard 02+ is the fastest nsx :smile:
I assume that Honda's specification for top speed is the speed the car would attain with a suitably long straightaway, such as on the 7.5-mile test track at TRC, next to the Honda assembly plants in Ohio. Cars wouldn't usually reach their top speed on the racetracks that are typically featured in the Best Motoring videos.gtr said:
nsxtasy said:
That is a very good point. Perhaps we can test out our cars at TRC during NSXPO2007 driver's school :biggrin:
satan_srv said:
I know this is off topic, but does that mean that adding a CTSC/turbo,etc. will have NO EFFECT on top speed? (I figure that the extra hp should push up the top speed a LITTLE! :smile: )
Dave
What are you asking? Are you relating aerodynamics to cancelling out horsepower at top speed?
nicholas421 said:
This makes sense. Is the speedo as accurate as it reads? It might actually be lower than the 168mph max speed in reality?
We drove our cars at TRC during NSXPO '98, where the photo below was taken.gtr said:
Just not on the big 7.5-mile test track. :frown: The NSX speedometer is generally pretty accurate. However, there are a lot of variables that can affect speedometer accuracy. For example, the difference between brand new tires and ones that are worn down to the treadwear bars is about 2 percent.S2NSX said:
nsxtasy said:
I was thinking radar gun or GPS :biggrin:
The top speeds on all nsx's, including 02+ models, are limited by wind resistance, not gearing. Therefore, more hp = higher top speed.[/QUOTE]
This is my theory, also. :biggrin:
This is my theory, also. :biggrin:
satan_srv said:
Does anyone know if this is driven by the stock horsepower or whether a higher horsepower engine can push the mass along that much faster?
I think both are true; the 168/175 mph are the top speed with the stock horsepower, and a higher horsepower can push the mass along faster and overcome more drag force at a higher speed.Bigglezworth said:
Like I said...the combination of gearing and redline (or was it fuel cut I can't remember right now) you 'could' hit 202 in 6th. So...to do that you need more HP or better aerodynamics. I would say that given the top speed is wind limited now, the amount of hp needed to push it substantially further is exponential.
Similar threads
