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| Engine |
Acura MDX |
Type
|
3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC
60-degree V-6 |
Horsepower, SAE Net
|
260 hp @ 5,750 rpm |
| Torque |
250 lbs-ft @ 3,500-5,000
rpm |
| Redline |
6,300 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.5 in x 3.66 in (89mm x 93 mm) |
| Displacement |
212 cu in (3471 cc) |
| Compression Ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Induction System |
Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Valvetrain |
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic
Control (VTECTM), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead
camshaft |
| Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy |
| Emission Control |
Electronic ULEV-2 emission control |
| Ignition System |
Direct Ignition System with knock control |
Alternator
|
130 amp. Max |
| Battery |
12V, maintenance free |
| Recommended Fuel |
Premium Unleaded |
| Powertrain |
2003 Acura
MDX |
| Layout |
Transverse mounted,
front engine, four wheel drive |
| Drivetrain |
VTM-4™ Variable
Torque Management™ 4-wheel drive |
| Transmission |
Electronically controlled, 5-speed automatic
with Grade Logic Control |
| Transmissions Gear Ratios: |
|
| 1st gear |
2.693 |
| 2nd gear |
1.566 |
| 3rd gear |
1.023 |
| 4th gear |
0.729 |
| 5th gear |
0.531 |
| Reverse |
1.889 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4.375 |
| Chassis |
2003 Acura MDX |
Body Type
|
Steel unit body |
| Front Suspension |
Independent strut with
"L" arm |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent multi-link
with trailing arm |
| Shock Absorbers |
Gas-pressurized |
| Stabilizer Bars |
Front |
23 mm diameter |
| Rear |
20 mm diameter |
| Steering Type |
Variable power-assisted,
rack-and-pinion |
| Steering Ratio |
16.9 : 1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock
to lock) |
3.22 |
| Turning Circle (curb to
curb) |
37.2 ft (11.34 m) |
| Wheels |
17 x 6.5 cast-aluminum
alloy |
| Tires |
P235/65R17 all-season |
| Braking System |
4-wheel disc brakes
with 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake
Distribution (EBD) |
| Discs |
Front |
Ventilated 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter;
1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear |
Solid 12.3 in (313 mm)
diameter;
0.4 in (11 mm) rotor thickness |
| Total Swept Area |
Front |
63.5 sq in (409.6 cm2) |
| Rear |
35.0 sq in (225.9 cm2) |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors
and electric/hydraulic control |
| Capacities
/ EPA Mileage |
2003 Acura MDX |
Crankcase
|
4.2 US qt (4.0 L) |
| Cooling System |
9.5 US qt (9.0 L) |
| Fuel tank |
19.2 US gallons (72.7
L) |
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
17 / 23 MPG |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003 Acura MDX |
| Wheelbase |
106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Track, front |
66.3 in (1685 mm) |
| Track, rear |
66.5 in (1690 mm) |
| Overall Length |
188.5 in (4789 mm) |
| Overall Width |
77.0 in (1,955 mm) |
| Overall Height |
68.7 in (1744 mm) |
Minimum Ground Clearance
|
8.0 in (203 mm) |
| Approach/Departure Angle |
Approach degrees - 28° |
| Departure degrees - 21° |
| Breakover- 21° |
| Curb Weight |
MDX - 4,420 lbs (2,005 kg) |
| MDX with Touring Package - 4,473 lbs
(2,029 kg) |
| Touring Package w/ Navigation System
- 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) |
| Touring Package w/ Navigation System
and Rear Entertainment System - 4,504 lbs (2,043 kg) |
Weight Distribution
(% front / rear) |
49.5 / 50.5 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) |
5,732 lbs. (2,600 kg) |
| Maximum Towing Capacity |
4,500 lbs boat / 3,500 lbs trailer |
| Maximum Tongue Weight |
450 lbs |
| Interior
Dimensions |
Front |
2nd |
3rd |
| Head Room |
38.7 in (983 mm) |
39.0 in (990 mm) |
36.3 in (921 mm) |
| Leg Room |
41.5 in (1055 mm) |
37.8 in (959 mm) |
29.3 in (745 mm) |
| Hip Room |
56.9 in (1446 mm) |
56.3 in (1431 mm) |
48.5 in (1232 mm) |
| Shoulder Room |
61.2 in (1555 mm) |
61.1 in (1551 mm) |
58.6 in (1489 mm) |
| Passenger Volumes |
161.5 cu ft |
| Cargo with 2nd and 3rd row seats down |
81.5 cu ft |
| Cargo with 3rd row seats down |
49.6 cu ft |
| Cargo behind 3rd row seats |
14.8 cu ft |
| Warranties |
2003 Acura MDX |
| Vehicle |
4-year / 50,000-mile
limited warranty |
| Outer Body Rust-Through |
5-year / unlimited-mile
limited warranty |
| Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with
roadside assistance |
4-year / 50,000-mile |
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