| Engineering Features | Manual | Automatic |
| 3.2-L, DOHC, 24-valve, V-6 engine |
x
|
-
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| 3.0-L, DOHC, 24-valve, V-6 engine |
-
|
x
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| Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system |
x
|
x
|
| Programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) |
x
|
x
|
| Drive-by-wire throttle system |
x
|
x
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| Direct ignition system |
x
|
x
|
| 6-speed manual transmission |
x
|
-
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| Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission with lockup torque converter and SportShift mode |
-
|
x
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| 4-wheel, independent, aluminum double-wishbone suspension |
x
|
x
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| Electric, variable, power-assisted, rack-and-pinion steering |
x
|
x
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| All-aluminum unit-body construction |
x
|
x
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| Titanium connecting rods |
x
|
x
|
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes |
x
|
x
|
| Torque-reactive differential |
x
|
-
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| Torque control differential |
-
|
x
|
| Forged alloy wheels |
x
|
x
|
| High-performance tires |
x
|
x
|
| Safety Features | Manual | Automatic |
| 4-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) | x | x |
| Driver's and passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) |
x | x |
| 3-point seat belts with automatic seat belt tensioners | x | x |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | x | x |
| Side-impact door beams | x | x |
| Front and rear crumple zones | x | x |
| Power antenna | x | x |
| Heat-rejecting green glass | x | x |
| Dual power-operated door mirrors | x | x |
| Rear window defroster | x | x |
| 4-coat, 4-bake enamel paint | x | x |
| Body-colored front/rear bumpers | x | x |
| Body-integrated rear spoiler with LED brakelight | x | x |
| Dual exhaust system | x | x |
| Retractable projector beam headlights | x | x |
| Interior Features | Manual | Automatic |
| Seating and Trim | ||
| Leather-trimmed 4-way power seats | x | x |
| Full-length center console with dual cup holders | x | x |
| Full interior carpeting | x | x |
| Full cargo area carpeting | x | x |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||
| Automatic climate control system | x | x |
| Acura/Bose® Music System, AM/FM stereo, electronically tuned cassette radio, FM diversity antenna |
x | x |
| Full instrumentation | x | x |
| Power windows | x | x |
| Power door locks | x | x |
| Cruise control | x | x |
| Fully adjustable steering column (tilt and telescopic) | x | x |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | x | x |
| Side window defoggers | x | x |
| Remote trunk/hatch/fuel-filler door releases | x | x |
| Pre-wiring for CD changer | x | x |
| Security | Manual | Automatic |
| Antitheft alann | x | x |
| Security system w/immobilizer | x | x |
