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 |
200 hp @ 7400 rpm |
Torque, SAE Net |
141 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm |
142 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm |
Redline |
6800 rpm |
7900 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 four 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 |
Manual |
1st |
3.267 -- 2.684 |
3.267 |
2nd |
1.880 -- 1.500 |
2.130 |
3rd |
1.212 -- 0.983 |
1.517 |
4th |
0.921 -- 0.733 |
1.147 |
5th |
0.738 -- 0.571 |
0.921 |
6th |
N/A -- N/A |
0.738 |
Reverse |
3.583 -- 2.000 |
3.583 |
Final |
4.389 -- 4.562 |
4.389 |
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 .90 in. (23 mm) |
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Steering Type |
Variable, speed sensitive rack-and-pinion power steering |
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Steering Ratio |
15.1:1 |
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Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
2.64 |
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Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
38.1ft. (11.6 m) |
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Wheels |
16 x 6 1/2 JJ 5-spoke cast alloy wheels |
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Tires |
P205/55R16 Michelin MXM4 all-season high-performance |
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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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CAPACITITES |
RSX |
RSX TYPE-S |
Crankcase |
4.2 U.S 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 |
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Passenger |
79.2 cu. ft. |
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Cargo |
17.8 cu. ft. |
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Total |
97.0 cu. ft. |
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FUEL ECONOMY |
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EPA Fuel Mileage*-City / Highway |
M/T 27 / 33 |
24 / 31 |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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Wheelbase |
101.2 in. (2570 mm) |
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Track, front |
58.4 in. (1482 mm) |
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Track, rear |
58.4 in (1483 mm) |
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Overall Length |
172.2 in. (4375 mm) |
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Overall Width |
67.9 in. (1725 mm) |
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Overall Height |
54.7 in. (1389 mm) |
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Minimum Ground Clearance |
6.0 in. (152 mm) |
5.9 in. (149 mm) |
Curb Weight |
M/T 2721 lbs. (1234 kg) |
2778 lbs. (1260 kg) |
Weight Distribution (% front / rear) |
5-speed Manual Transmission 64/36 |
6-speed Manual Transmission 63/37 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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Front |
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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 |
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Head Room |
30.1 in. (866 mm) |
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Leg Room |
29.2 in. (742 mm) |
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Hip Room |
46.7 in. (1185 mm) |
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Shoulder Room |
51.3 in. (1303 mm) |
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WARRANTIES |
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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 |