| POWERTRAIN |
RSX |
RSX TYPE-S |
| Engine Type |
16-valve, DOHC, 2.0-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder |
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| Horsepower, SAE Net |
160 hp @ 6500 rpm |
210 hp @ 7800 rpm |
| Torque, SAE Net |
141 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm |
143 lb.-ft. @ 7000 rpm |
| Redline |
6800 rpm |
8100 rpm |
| Bore & Stroke |
3.39 in. x 3.39 in. (86 mm x 86 mm) |
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| Displacement |
122.1 cu. in. (1998 cc) |
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| Compression Ratio |
9.8:1 |
11.0:1 |
| Induction System |
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
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| Valvetrain |
i-VTEC intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTC), DOHC, 4-valves-per-cylinder, chain-driven camshafts and variable timing control |
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| Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron liners |
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| Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy with 4 valves-per-cylinder pent-roof combustion chambers |
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| Emission Control |
LEV-2 (Low Emissions Vehicle-II) emissions control |
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| Ignition System |
Direct ignition system |
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| Alternator |
110-amp max |
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| Battery |
12V, maintenance-free |
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| Recommended Fuel |
Unleaded |
Premium Unleaded |
| Layout |
Transverse-mounted, front engine, front-wheel drive |
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| Transmission |
5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios (:1) |
Manual / Automatic |
Ratios (:1) Manual |
| CHASSIS |
RSX |
RSX TYPE-S |
| Body Type |
Steel unit body |
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| Front Suspension |
Fully independent Control-Link MacPherson strut |
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| Rear Suspension |
Fully independent compact double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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| Shock Absorbers |
Progressive-valve gas-pressurized |
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| Stabilizer Bars Front |
1 inch x .12 inch wall thickness |
1.04 inch x .14 wall thickness (26.5 mm) x (3.5 mm) |
| Rear |
.75 in. (19 mm) |
.83 inch (21 mm) |
| Steering Type |
Variable, speed sensitive rack-and-pinion power steering |
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| Steering Ratio |
14.9:1 |
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| Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
2.59 |
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| Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
38.1ft. (11.6 m) |
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| Wheels |
16 x 6 _ JJ 5-spoke cast alloy wheels |
17 x 7 JJ 5-spoke cast alloy wheels cast alloy wheels |
| Tires |
P205/55R16 Michelin MXM 4 all-season high-performance |
P215/45R17 Michelin 4 all-season high-performance |
| Braking System |
Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS |
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| Front Discs |
Ventilated, 10.3 in. (262 mm) diameter; .82 in. (21 mm) rotor thickness |
Ventilated, 11.8 in. (300 mm) diameter; .98 in. (25mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Discs |
Solid, 10.2 in. (260 mm) diameter; .35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness |
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| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
3-channel system with four wheel sensors |
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| CAPACITIES |
RSX |
RSX TYPE-S |
| Crankcase |
4.2 US qt. (4.0 L) |
4.7 U.S. qt. (4.5 L) |
| Cooling System |
M/T 5.6 US qt. (5.3 L) |
5.6 US qt. (5.3 L) |
| Fuel Tank |
13.2 US gal. (50 L) |
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| Volumes |
81.2 cu. ft. |
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| Cargo |
16.0 cu. ft. |
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| Total |
97.0 cu. ft. |
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| FUEL ECONOMY |
RSX |
RSX TYPE-S |
| EPA Fuel Mileage&endash;City / Highway |
M/T 27 / 34 |
23 / 31 |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
RSX |
RSX TYPE-S |
| Wheelbase |
101.2 in. (2570 mm) |
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| Track, front |
58.5 in. (1487 mm) |
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| Track, rear |
58.5 in (1486 mm) |
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| Overall Length |
172.4 in. (4379.5 mm) |
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| Overall Width |
67.9 in. (1723.9 mm) |
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| Overall Height |
54.9 in. (1393.6 mm) |
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| Minimum Ground Clearance |
6.0 in. (145.6 mm) |
5.9 in. (137 mm) |
| Curb Weight |
M/T 2734 lbs. (1240 kg) |
2840 lbs. (1288 kg) |
| Weight Distribution |
5-speed |
6-speed |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
RSX |
RSX TYPE-S |
| Front |
Head Room 37.8 in. (960 mm) |
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| Leg Room 43.1 in. (1094 mm) |
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| Hip Room 51.1 in. (1297 mm) |
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| Shoulder Room 52.6 in. (1337 mm) |
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| Rear |
Head Room 34.1 in. (866 mm) |
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| Leg Room 29.2 in. (742 mm) |
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| Hip Room 46.2 in. (1174 mm) |
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| Shoulder Room 51.3 in. (1303 mm) |
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| WARRANTIES |
RSX |
RSX TYPE-S |
| Vehicle |
4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty |
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| Outer Body Rust-Through |
5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty |
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| Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance |
4-year / 50,000-mile |
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