Acura NSX Technical Info
Manufacturing
Concepts and Goals
The objective was to create an interior that was the sports car equivalent of
a jet fighter cockpit. The key elements of this concept were to provide
virtually unlimited visibility, a feeling of snugness or intimacy with the
interior of the vehicle and the sense that the cockpit and driver were out in
the airstream rather than enclosed and isolated from the environment. To achieve
this feeling, seats were designed to fit snugly at the hips and flow outward and
upward to provide ample space for the head and shoulders.
The NSX's interior comes in eight colors, seven of which can be coordinated
to match the vehicle's exterior body color for an individualistic, high-tech
look.
Seating Position and Visibility
A low seating position contributes to a low center of gravity and helps to
reduce the vehicle's frontal area for improved aerodynamics. Ordinarily, a low
hip-point would impart to the driver the feeling of being buried in the interior
and could lead to a claustrophobic feeling. To avoid this, the body engineers
created a very low cowl section, which allowed them to lower the height of the
dash and instrument panel. The low cowl also enhances forward visibility.
Instrumentation and Controls
The instrument panel of the NSX was designed with simplicity in mind. Since
the primary function of the instruments is to relay information as clearly and
quickly as possible, the designers opted for a traditional analog execution. All
the major controls are clustered around the steering wheel column to make them
easy to reach. The instrument panel is dominated by the tachometer on the left
and the speedometer on the right. To the left of the tach are the water
temperature and oil pressure gauges. To the right of the speedometer are the
fuel gauge and voltmeter. The instrument faces are round with white numerals on
a dark blue background.
Wind and Sun Proteciton
The windshield header of the NSX is designed to direct the airstream up and
over the passenger compartment to minimize wind buffeting at speed. The NSX is
also equipped with small sun visors to enhance visibility. The NSX uses special
highly efficient UV-absorbing green glass to reduce the effects of solar loading
on interior temperatures in hot weather.
Dual Airbags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) With Automatic Seat Belt
Pretensioners
The NSX is equipped with driver and passenger SRS airbags, which are intended
to supplement the seat belts. In conjunction with these airbags, the NSX
features automatic seat belt pretensioners that use the same impact sensors as
the airbags. The belt tensioners and the airbags are activated simultaneously,
causing each belt to retract to help restrain the occupants in the event of a
moderate to severe frontal collision.
Perforeated Leather-Trimmed Upholstery
The NSX's perforated leather upholstery enhances ventilation for greater
comfort. Hand-stitched and hand-fitted to the seat facings, door inserts,
steering wheel and shift knob, the handsome perforated leather is a natural
complement to the business-like ambiance of the NSX's interior.
The 2005 NSX comes in eight interior colors: Onyx, Camel, Blue, Orange, Red,
Silver, Yellow and White. These colors can be matched to the NSX's body color
for a stylized, individual look.
Automatic Climate Control System
A compact Automatic Climate Control System has been developed specifically
for the NSX. This is a fully automatic system, but the automatic function can be
overridden, and the system can be used in a fully manual mode. The system uses
non-CFC R-134LC refrigerant.
Theft-Detrrent System
A sophisticated alarm system is standard equipment on the NSX. If an
unauthorized attempt is made to enter or start the NSX, the horn sounds, the
flashers are activated and the starter system is disabled. The system
automatically arms 15 seconds after the doors are locked and is disarmed when a
door is unlocked with the key. The system will operate even with the roof panel
removed from the car.
Acura/Bose® Music System
Bose® engineers became involved with the NSX sound system at an early stage
of the car's interior design. This four-speaker system was designed and
calibrated specifically for the unique acoustics and resonances of the NSX
interior and provides the highest quality imaging and spatial dynamics for both
the driver and the passenger.
The Acura/Bose® Music System speakers are precisely aimed so that the
pressure wave of the speaker closest to each occupant does not overpower the
pressure wave from the speaker that is farthest away. This produces a balanced
sound from each speaker, and the net result is true stereo performance. A
subwoofer is cleverly located in front of the passenger footwell, while a full
range speaker is mounted between the seats at shoulder level.
The AM/FM stereo with cassette features Dolby® Noise Reduction and an FM
diversity antenna system. The auto preset function will automatically lock on
eight strong AM and eight strong FM stations and store them into the preset
selector buttons. A trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer is standard.
Keyless Entry/ Immobilizer System
A remote keyless entry system is standard on the NSX. The keyless entry
system is radio-controlled - this gives much better range than a conventional
infrared system - allowing the driver to unlock the NSX or activate the "panic
button" antitheft function while still a considerable distance from the car. A
special electronically coded key prevents the car from being started, even if a
mechanical duplicate of the proper key shape is used. A transponder, built into
the key, signals the immobilizer control unit that the key is genuine. If the
car is hot-wired, or an unauthorized key is used, the car simply will not start.
This system is a substantial deterrent to theft.
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