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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine |
2003
Acura RSX |
2003
Acura RSX Type-S |
Type
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16-valve,
DOHC, 2.0-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder |
Horsepower, SAE Net
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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 and Stroke |
3.39 in. x
3.39 in. (86 mm x 86 mm) |
| Displacement |
122.1 cu. in.
(1998 cc) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.8:1 |
11.0:1 |
| Induction System |
Programmed
Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Valvetrain |
i-VTEC Variable
Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTC), DOHC,
four-valves-per-cylinder, chain-driven camshafts and
variable timing control |
| Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy
with cast-in iron liners |
| Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy
with four valves-per-cylinder pent-roof combustion chambers |
| Emission Control |
LEV-II (Low
Emissions Vehicle-II) emissions control |
| Ignition System |
Direct ignition
system |
| Alternator |
110-amp max |
| Battery |
12V, maintenance-free |
| Recommended Fuel |
Unleaded |
Premium
Unleaded |
| Powertrain |
2003
Acura RSX |
2003 Acura RSX Type-S |
| Layout |
Transverse-mounted,
front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Transmission |
Five-speed
manual or Five-speed automatic transmission with Sequential
SportShift and Grade Logic Control |
Six-speed
manual |
Ratios (:1)
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Manual -- Automatic |
Manual |
| 1st gear |
3.267 -- 2.684 |
3.267 |
| 2nd gear |
1.880 -- 1.500 |
2.130 |
| 3rd gear |
1.212 -- 0.983 |
1.517 |
| 4th gear |
0.921 -- 0.733 |
1.147 |
| 5th gear |
0.738 -- 0.571 |
0.921 |
| 6th gear |
N/A -- N/A |
0.738 |
| Reverse |
3.583 -- 2.000 |
3.583 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4.389 -- 4.562 |
4.389 |
| Chassis |
2003 Acura RSX |
2003
Acura RSX Type-S |
Body Type
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Steel
unit-body |
| Front Suspension |
Fully
independent Control-Link MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension |
Fully
independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer
bar |
| Shock Absorbers |
Progressive-valve
gas-pressurized |
| Stabilizer Bars - Front |
.90 in.
(23 mm) |
.95 in.
(24.2 mm) |
| Stabilizer Bars - Rear |
.75 in. (19 mm) |
.75 in. (19 mm) |
| Steering Type |
Variable, speed
sensitive rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering Ratio |
15.1:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
2.64 |
| Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
38.1ft. (11.6
m) |
| Wheels |
16 x 6 JJ 5-spoke
cast alloy wheels |
| Tires |
P205/55R16
Michelin MXM4 all-season high-performance |
| Braking System |
Four-wheel
disc brakes with ABS |
| 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 |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
3-channel system
with four wheel sensors |
| Capacities
/ EPA Mileage |
2003
Acura RSX |
2003
Acura RSX Type-S |
Crankcase
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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)
A/T 5.9 US qt. (5.6 L) |
5.6 US
qt. (5.3 L) |
| Fuel tank |
13.2
US gal. (50 L) |
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
M/T 27 / 33 -- A/T 24 /
33 |
24 / 31 |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003
Acura RSX |
2003
Acura RSX Type-S |
| Wheelbase |
101.2
in. (2570 mm) |
| Track, front |
58.4
in. (1485 mm) |
| Track, rear |
58.4
in (1485 mm) |
| Overall Length |
172.2 in. (4375
mm) |
| Overall Width |
67.9
in. (1725 mm) |
| Overall Height |
54.7 in. (1389
mm) |
| Minimum Ground Clearance |
6.0 in. (152 mm) |
5.9 in. (149 mm) |
| Curb Weight |
M/T 2721 lbs. (1234 kg)
A/T 2789 lbs. (1256 kg) |
2778 lbs. (1260 kg) |
Weight Distribution
(% front / rear) |
5-speed Manual 64/36
Automatic 60/40 |
6-speed Manual Transmission
63/37 |
| Interior
and Trunk Dimensions |
Front |
Rear |
| Head Room |
37.8
in. (960 mm) |
30.1
in. (866 mm) |
| Leg Room |
43.1 in.
(1094 mm) |
29.2 in.
(742 mm) |
| Hip Room |
51.1 in.
(1297 mm) |
46.7 in.
(1174 mm) |
| Shoulder Room |
52.6 in. (1337 mm) |
51.3 in. (1303 mm) |
| Passenger Volume |
79.2 cu.
ft. |
| Cargo Volume |
17.8 cu. ft. |
| Total Volume |
97.0 cu.
ft. |
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