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2003 Acura RSX - Specs

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Acura RSX - Engine Specs
Acura RSX - Powertrain Specs
Acura RSX - Chassis Specs
Acura RSX - Capacities Specs
Acura RSX - Exterior Dimensions
Acura RSX - Interior Dimensions

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 2003 Acura RSX 2003 Acura RSX Type-S
Type
16-valve, DOHC, 2.0-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder
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 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 intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTC), DOHC, 4-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-2 (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 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control 6-speed manual
Ratios (:1)
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
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)
Stabilizer Bars - Rear .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
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 Manual: 27 / 33 24 / 31
Automatic: 24 / 33

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) 2778 lbs. (1260 kg)
A/T 2789 lbs. (1256 kg)
Weight Distribution
(% front / rear)
5-speed Manual 64/36 63/37
Automatic 60/40

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.

Warranties 2003 Acura RSX
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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