Why does the auto only has 252hp?

[RyRy210]

Is it because the drivetrain is weaker? Besides the obvious tranny differences, what is mechanically different from the manual versions? Thanks in advance.

Ryan

 

[ScienceofSpeed]

The camshaft is less aggressive. The auto also has a lower redline (7,500 rpm if I remember right). Responses from Honda engineers have been around the idea of the driveline being weaker, however I do know of at least two 350hp+ automatics running nitrous.

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Chris Willson
www.ScienceofSpeed.com
www.NSXClassifieds.com

 

[M5150]

i thought it was 72000 rpms

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[ScienceofSpeed]

Could be, I haven't spent much time in autos. You can check www.nsxprime.com/toc.htm it should be in there.

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Chris Willson
www.ScienceofSpeed.com
www.NSXClassifieds.com

 

[nsxtasy]

i thought it was 72000 rpms

Wow! That's a lot of RPM's!

No, it's 7500 RPM.

 

[Lud]

Instead of comparing peak HP, compare the torque curves. I think their idea was to retune the engine to provide better performance with the auto tranny's gearing in most driving situations at the expense of a bit of high-RPM HP.

 

[EnzoWho]

I drove an automatic NSX once. It didn't feel like I was in control. 6-spd all the way for this guy!!!!!!!!!

[This message has been edited by EnzoWho (edited 21 February 2001).]