NSX I · 1997–2005

Honda NSX 3.2 V6 NSX I · 280 hp (1997 to 2005)

The Honda NSX 3.2 V6 of the NSX I generation uses the C32B 3.2 petrol engine with 280 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 280 PS / 206 kW
Displacement: 3 179 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Engine code: C32B 3.2
Period covered: 1997–2005
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

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Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

280 hp (206 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 1997 to 2005.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Honda NSX 3.2 V6 NSX I?

The C32B 3.2 petrol engine (3 179 cc), 280 hp (206 kW).

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Which oil for the Honda NSX 3.2 V6?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the C32B 3.2 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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