Honda JNC1 engine
| Honda JNC1 engine | |
|---|---|
_-_2017_Acura_NSX_3.5L_twin_turbo_V6.jpg) The JNC1 on display at Honda Heritage Museum | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | 2016–2022 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 75°, V6 twin-turbo |
| Displacement | 3.5 L; 213.2 cu in (3,493 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 91 mm (3.58 in) |
| Piston stroke | 89.5 mm (3.52 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | 24-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC with VTC |
| Valvetrain drive system | Chain |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Max. engine speed | 7,500 rpm |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | single scroll |
| Fuel system | Gasoline direct injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline hybrid |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 507–522 hp (378–389 kW; 514–529 PS) @ 6,500-7,500 rpm |
| Specific power | 145–149 hp (108–111 kW; 147–151 PS) per liter |
| Torque output | 405–443 lb⋅ft (549–601 N⋅m) @ 2,000-6,000 rpm |
The Honda JNC1 engine is a bespoke 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine, designed and produced by Honda for the second generation Honda NSX (NC1).[1][2][3][4]
Overview
[edit]The JNC1 engine is built in Honda's Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio and takes around five hours to complete.[5] The 75° cylinder angle gives the engine its unique design so that the engine stays below the level if the rear tires, lowering the center of gravity. Cosworth sandcasted the block and cylinder heads, while the pistons are cast aluminium.[6]
The engine is mated to a 9-speed dual clutch transmission in the rear.[7] There are three electric motors, two in the front and one in the rear. The Twin Motor Unit (TMU) is mounted on the front wheels providing 36 hp (36 PS; 27 kW) while the rear motor produces 47 hp (48 PS; 35 kW).[8] The TMU features torque vectoring on the front wheels, creating a yaw moment during cornering by sending more torque to the outside wheel and less negative torque to the inside wheel. When exiting a corner, positive torque is applied for faster acceleration.[8]
Applications
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2016 Honda NSX II Coupe 3.5 i-VTEC Bi-Turbo V6 (581 Hp) Hybrid SH-AWD DCT | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions". www.auto-data.net. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ "Acura NSX 2018 3.5 V6 Hybrid Specs, Performance, Comparisons". www.ultimatespecs.com. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ Guardiola, El (September 19, 2023). "Engine specifications for Honda JNC1, characteristics, oil, performance". mymotorlist.com. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ "2015 Honda NSX Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ Acosta, Greg (February 7, 2020). "A Look Inside The Acura NSX's 500-Horsepower 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6". EngineLabs. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ Petrány, Máté (January 30, 2020). "To break in the NSX engine, Acura uses a stethoscope". Hagerty Media. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ Ogbac, Stefan (March 1, 2021). "How the hybrid system in the Acura NSX works - EV Pulse". www.evpulse.com. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "NSX's Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® Technology, a Three-Motor Hybrid System – 2015｜Honda Technology｜Honda". global.honda. Honda. Archived from the original on February 20, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.