Acura RSX Type-S

 

Acura replaces it's Integra with the the all-new RSX. Boasting more power and luxury than the Integra, the RSX is designed for youthful driving enthusiasts. The Type-S is powered by a version of the DOHC 2.0-liter engine that incorporates a higher-performance i-VTEC system. It helps to produce a remarkable 100 horsepower per liter (200 horsepower @ 7400 rpm). As the ideal complement to this powerplant, the RSX Type-S is equipped exclusively with an all-new, close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission.

The Type-S uses the same high-performance VTEC design as the NSX, a three rocker arm system that varies the lift and duration of both the intake and exhaust valves for maximum power output. At lower rpm, the valves follow low lift, short duration camshaft profiles to help boost low-end torque. Above 5,800 rpm, the intake and exhaust valves are operated by high-lift, long-duration cam profiles, for maximum high rpm horsepower.

On the RSX, Acura uses the latest version of this engine system: i-VTEC. The i-VTEC system adds new VTC (Variable Timing Control) to VTEC to provide continuously variable camshaft timing - taking the concept of variable valve timing further. In short, i-VTEC = VTEC + VTC.

• engine    Aluminum, Inline-4
• position    Front Transverse
• aspiration    Natural
• valvetrain    DOHC 4 Valves per Cyl
• displacement    1998 cc / 121.9 in³
• bore    86 mm / 3.39 in
• stroke    86 mm / 3.39 in
• compression    11.0:1
• power    149.1 kw / 200 bhp @ 7400 rpm
• specific output    100.1 bhp per litre
• bhp/weight    158.73 bhp per tonne
• torque    192.53 nm / 142.0 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
• redline    7900
• body / frame    Unit Steel
• driven wheels    FWD
• front tires    P205/55R16 Michelin MXM4
• rear tires    P205/55R16 Michelin MXM4
• front brakes    Vented Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist
• f brake size    x 300 mm / x 11.8 in
• rear brakes    Solid Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist
• r brake size    x 260 mm / x 10.2 in
• front wheels    F 40.6 x 15.2 cm / 16.0 x 6.0 in
• rear wheels    R 40.6 x 15.2 cm / 16.0 x 6.0 in
• steering    Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Power Assist
• f suspension    MacPherson Struts w/29mm Stabilizer Bar, Lower Control Arm, Coil
• r suspension    Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, 19mm Stabilizer Bar, Coil Sprin
• weight    1260 kg / 2778 lbs
• wheelbase    2570 mm / 101.2 in
• front track    1485 mm / 58.5 in
• rear track    1485 mm / 58.5 in
• length    4375 mm / 172.2 in
• width    1725 mm / 67.9 in
• height    1389 mm / 54.7 in
• transmission    6-Speed Manual
• gear ratios    3.267:1, 2.130:1, 1.517:1, 1.147:1, 0.921:1, 0.738:1, :1
• final drive    4.389:1
• top speed    ~209.2 kph / 130 mph
• 0 - 60 mph    ~6.8 seconds
• 0 - 100 mph    ~16.6 seconds
• 0 - 1/4 mile    ~15.0 seconds