Acura NSX

The Acura NSX in North America, was a sports car produced between 1990 and 2005 by the Japanese automaker Honda. It sports a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout and was powered by an all-aluminum V6 gasoline engine featuring Honda's "variable valve timing and lift electronic control system.

Sport car information

Manufacturer : Honda Motor Company
Also called : Acura NSX
Production : 1990–2005
Assembly : Takanezawa R&D Plant, Tochigi, Japan (1990–2004), Suzuka R&D Plant, Suzuka, Japan (2004–2005)
Class : Sports car
Body style : 2-door coupé
Layout : MR layout
Engine : 2,977 cc (181.7 cu in) C30A V6 270 bhp (201 kW), 210 lb·ft (280 N·m)
3,179 cc (194.0 cu in) C32B V6 290 bhp (216 kW), 224 lb·ft (304 N·m)
Transmission : 4-speed automatic
5 and 6-speed manual
Wheelbase : 2,530 mm (99.6 in)
Length : 4,405 mm (173.4 in) (1991–1993)
4,425 mm (174.2 in) (1994–2005)
Width : 1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height : 1,170 mm (46.1 in)
Curb weight : 2,950 lb (1,340 kg) (1991–1996)
Fuel capacity : 18.50 US gallons (70.0 L; 15.4 imp gal)

Acura TL

Dimensions / Capacities

Wheelbase, in (mm) : 109.3 (2775)
Track, in (mm) : 63.2 (1606) | FRONT
63.8 (1620) | REAR
Overall length, in (mm) : 195.5 (4966)
Overall width, in (mm) : 74.0 (1880)
Height (unladen), in (mm) : 57.2 (1452)
Curb weight, starting, lb (kg) : 3721 (1688) | TL
3735 (1694) | TL w/ Technology Package
3962 (1797) | TL SH-AWD AT
3975 (1803) | TL SH-AWD AT w/ Technology Package
3889 (1764) | TL SH-AWD MT w/ Technology Package

Weight distribution (% front / rear) : 61 / 39 | TL
59 / 41 | TL SH-AWD AT
58 / 42 | TL SH-AWD MT
Ground clearance (unladen) in (mm) : 5.9 (151) | TL
5.7 (145) | TL SH-AWD
Headroom, in (mm) : 38.4 (976) | FRONT
36.7 (932) | REAR
Legroom, in (mm) : 42.5 (1080)| FRONT
36.2 (920) | REAR
Hip room, in (mm) : 55.7 (1415) | FRONT
54.8 (1392) | REAR
Shoulder room, in (mm) : 58.2 (1477) | FRONT
56.2 (1428) | REAR
EPA Passenger Volume, cu ft : 98.2
EPA Cargo Volume, cu ft : 13.1 | TL
12.5 | TL SH-AWD
Fuel tank capacity, U.S. gal. (liters) : 18.5 (70.0)
Crankcase refill capacity, including filter, qt. (liters) : 5.3 (5.0)
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb, ft. : 38.4

Engine

Engine type : Aluminum-alloy V-6
Displacement (liters) : 3.5 | TL
3.7 | TL SH-AWD
Compression ratio : 11.2:1
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) :280 @ 6200 | TL
305 @ 6300 | TL SH-AWD
Torque lbs-ft @ rpm : 254 @ 5000 | TL
273 @ 5000 | TL SH-AWD
Redline : 6800 | TL
6700 | TL SH-AWD
Valvetrain : Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control (VTEC®) for intake valves (and exhaust valves for 3.7L), 4 valves per cylinder, with a belt-driven single overhead camshaft
Fuel Injection : PGM-FI Multi-Point Fuel Injection system
Throttle Control : drive-by-Wire™ throttle system
Ignition : Direct ignition system with knock control
Engine block : Cast aluminum alloy with aluminum cylinder liners
Cylinder head : Cast aluminum alloy; 4-valves-per-cylinder; pent-roof combustion chamber design
EPA Estimated Fuel Mileage27 (city / highway) : 18 / 26 mpg | TL
17 / 25 mpg | TL SH-AWD AT
17 / 25 mpg | TL SH-AWD MT
Recommended fuel19 : Premium unleaded 91 octane
Emission rating : ULEV-2
Tune-up interval3 : 100K +/- miles no scheduled tune-ups

Drive Train

Drivetrain layout : Transversely mounted front engine, front-wheel drive | TL
Transversely mounted front engine, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) | TL SH-AWD
Maximum torque distribution range (front:rear) : 90:10 to 30:70 | TL SH-AWD
Maximum left/right distribution of available rear-wheel torque (left:right) : 100:0 to 0:100 | TL SH-AWD
Transmission : 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control
Gear Ratios (:1)

1st : 2.70 | AT
3.63 | MT

2nd : 1.61 | AT
2.12 | MT

3rd 1.07 | AT
1.53 | MT

4th : 0.69 | AT
1.13 | MT
5th : 0.49 | AT
0.85 | MT

6th : | AT
0.69 | MT

Reverse : 1.89 | AT
3.66 | MT

Final Drive TL : 4.31 | AT
------ | MT

Final Drive TL SH-AWD : 4.53 | AT
3.84 | MT

Chassis
Body type : Unit body
Front suspension : Independent double wishbone
Rear suspension : Independent multi-link
Shock absorbers : Dual-stage with "blow-off" valving
Front stabilizer bar, mm : 30.0, solid | TL
31.0, solid | TL SH-AWD
Rear stabilizer bar, mm : 19, solid | TL
20 x 4.5 | TL SH-AWD
Steering type : Electric variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS)
Steering ratio : 14.0:1
Steering wheel turns (lock-to-lock) : 2.7
Turning circle, curb-to-curb, ft : 38.4 ft
Wheels : 17 x 8.0 aluminum-alloy | TL
18 x 8.0 aluminum-alloy | TL SH-AWD (opt on FWD)
19 x 8.0 aluminum-alloy | TL SH-AWD WITH HPT
Tires : 245/50 R17 98V Bridgestone Turanza All-Season | TL
245/45 R18 96V Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 All-Season | TL SH-AWD
245/40 ZR19 94Y Michelin Pilot Sport S2 Summer | TL SH-AWD WITH HPT
Brake discs (front/rear) : 12.6" ventilated front / 13.2" solid rear | TL
Braking systems : 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist
Stability control : Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) using throttle control and 3-channel brake control utilizing yaw, lateral G, speed and steering sensors | TL
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) additionally incorporating Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system. | TL SH-AWD


Warranties

Vehicle16 : 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty
Powertrain16 : 6-year/70,000-mile limited warranty
Outer body rust-through16 : 5-year/unlimited-mile limited warranty
Accessories17 : 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxury Care : 4-year/50,000-mile
Seat belts : 15 years

Acura TSX

Dimensions / Capacities

Wheelbase, in (mm) : 106.6 (2705)
Track, in (mm) : 4-cyl Front 62.2 (1580)
4-cyl Rear 62.2 (1580)
V-6 Front 62.2 (1581)
V-6 Rear 62.2 (1582)
Overall length, in (mm) : 185.6 (4715
Overall width, in (mm) : 72.4 (1840)
Height (unladen), in (mm) : 56.6 (1440)
Curb weight, starting, lb (kg) : 4-cyl AT 3470 / 3486
4-cyl MT 3400 / 3415
V-6 3664 / 3680

Weight distribution (% front / rear) : 4-cyl AT 60 / 40
4-cyl MT 59 / 41
V-6 62 / 38

Ground clearance (unladen) in (mm) : 5.9 (150)
Maximum Seating Capacity : 5
EPA Passenger Volume, cu.ft. : 94.5
EPA Cargo Volume, cu.ft. : 12.6

Headroom, in (mm) : Front 37.6 (955)
Rear 37.0 (941)
Legroom, in (mm) : Front 42.4 (1078)
Rear 34.3 (872)
Hip room, in (mm) : Front 55.6 (1411)
Rear 54.2 (1377)
Shoulder room, in (mm) : Front 57.8 (1468)
Rear 56.1 (1426)

Fuel tank capacity, U.S. gal. (liters) : 18.5 (70)
Engine

Engine type : 4-cyl. Aluminum-alloy in-line 4-cylinder
V-6 Aluminum alloy V-6
Displacement (liters) : 4-cyl. 2.4
V-6 3.5
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) : 4-cyl. 201 @ 7000
V-6 280 @ 6200
Torque (lbs-ft @ rpm) : 4-cyl MT 172 @ 4300 to 4400
4-cyl AT 170 @ 4300 to 4500
V-6 254 @ 5000
Valve train : 4-cyl. 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC®
V-6 24-valve, SOHC VTEC®
Compression ratio : 4-cyl. 11.0:1
V-6 11.2:1
Redline (rpm) : 4-cyl. 7100
V-6 6800
Fuel system : PGM-FI multi-point injection
Ignition system : Electronic direct
Throttle Control : Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system
CARB emissions rating : ULEV 2
EPA Estimated Fuel Mileage (city / highway) : 27 4-cyl AT 21 / 30
4-cyl MT 20 / 28
V-6 18 / 27
Fuel : 4-cyl. Premium unleaded 91octane (Recommended)20
V-6 Premium unleaded 91octane (Required)19
Tune-up interval3 : 100k +/- miles no scheduled tune-ups

Drive Train

Type : Front-wheel drive
Manual transmission : Close-ratio 6-speed with magnesium case
Automatic transmission : 5-speed with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control
Gear ratios (:1)

1st : 2.65 | 4-cyl AT 3.27 | 4-cyl MT 2.70 | V-6

2nd : 1.61 | 4-cyl AT
2.04 | 4-cyl MT
1.61 | V-6

3rd : 1.08 | 4-cyl AT
1.43 | 4-cyl MT
1.07 | V-6

4th : 0.77 | 4-cyl AT
1.07 | 4-cyl MT
0.69 | V-6

5th : 0.57 | 4-cyl AT
0.87 | 4-cyl MT
0.49 | V-6

6th : -- | 4-cyl AT
0.69 | 4-cyl MT
-- | V-6

Reverse : 2.00 | 4-cyl AT
3.58 | 4-cyl MT
1.89 | V-6

Final Drive : 4.44 | 4-cyl AT
4.76 | 4-cyl MT
4.31 | V-6

Chassis

Body type : Unit body
Front suspension : Independent double wishbone
Rear suspension : Independent multi-link
Stabilizer bar diameter, (mm) : Front 26.5
Rear 17.0
Steering : Electric variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS)
Steering ratio : 4-cyl. 13.40:1
V-6 13.49:1
Steering turns (lock-to-lock) : 4-cyl. 2.61
V-6 2.53
Turning diameter, curb to curb (ft.) : 4-cyl. 36.7
V-6 38.2
Brake discs : Front 11.8" ventilated
Rear 11.1" solid
Brake systems : 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Brake Assist
Wheels : 4-cyl. 17" x 7.5" aluminum-alloy
V-6 18" x 8.0" aluminum-alloy
Tires : 4-cyl. P225/50 R17 93V High-Performance All-Season
V-6 P235/45 R18 94V High-performance All-Season

Warranties

Vehicle16 : 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty
Powertrain16 : 6-year/70,000-mile limited warranty
Outer body rust-through16 : 5-year/unlimited-mile limited warranty
Accessories17 : 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxury Care : 4-year/50,000-mile
Seat belts : 15 years

Acura MDX

Dimensions / Capacities

Wheelbase, in. (mm) : 108.3 (2750)
Track, in. (mm) : Front: 67.7 (1720)
Rear: 67.5 (1714)
Overall length, in. (mm) : 190.7 (4844)
Overall width, in. (mm) : 78.5 (1994)
Height, in. (mm) : 68.2 (1733)
Curb weight, lb : without Tech. Pkg. 4548
with Tech. Pkg. 4559
with Tech. and Ent. Pkgs. 4588
with Sport Pkg. 4564
with Sport and Ent. Pkgs. 4597
Ground clearance, in. : 8.2
Maximum seating capacity : 7
Passenger volume, cu.ft. : 142.2
Max cargo volume with 2nd- and 3rd-row seats folded, cu.ft. : 83.5
Head room, in. (mm) : Front row: 39.2 (995)
2nd / 3rd row: 38.6 / 35.7 (980 / 907)
Legroom, in. (mm) : Front row: 41.2 (1048)
2nd / 3rd row: 38.7 / 29.1 (983 / 739)
Hiproom, in. (mm) : Front row: 59.0 (1498)
2nd / 3rd row: 59.1 / 42.9 (1501 / 1090)
Shoulder room, in. (mm) : Front row: 61.6 (1565)
2nd / 3rd row: 61.5 / 57.1 (1562 / 1450)
Crankcase refill capacity, including filter, qt. (liters) : 4.5 (4.3)
Cooling system capacity, qt. (liters) : 9.7 (9.2)
Fuel tank capacity, gal. (liters) : 21.0 (79.5)

Engine

Engine type : Aluminum-alloy 24-valve, SOHC VTEC® V-6
Displacement (liters) : 3.7
Compression ratio : 11.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net) : 300 @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 275 lbs.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
Fuel injection : PGM-FI multi-point injection
Ignition : Electronic direct
Emissions : ULEV-2
EPA Estimated Fuel Mileage (city / highway)2 : 15 / 20 mpg
Recommended fuel : Premium unleaded 91 octane19
Tune-up interval3 : No scheduled tune-ups required for 100,000 +/- miles

Drive Train

Configuration : Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
Transmission : 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control
Maximum torque distribution range (front:rear) : 90:10 to 30:70
Maximum distribution of available rear wheel torque (left:right) : 100:0 to 0:100

Gear Ratios

1st : 2.70
2nd : 1.61
3rd : 1.07
4th : 0.77
5th : 0.54
Reverse : 1.89
Final Drive : 4.53

Chassis

Body type : Unit body
Front suspension : Independent MacPherson strut
Rear suspension : Independent Multi-link
Stabilizer bar diameter, mm : w/o Sport Package Front: 23.0 solid
Rear: 24.2 x 3.0
w/ Sport Package Front: 24.0 solid
Rear: 27.2 x 4.5
Steering : Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion
Turning circle, curb-to-curb, ft : 37.6
Wheels : 18” x 8” aluminum-alloy
Braking systems : 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution : (EBD) and Brake Assist
Tires : P255/55 R18 104H all-season


Warranties

Vehicle16 : 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty
Powertrain16 : 6-year/70,000-mile limited warranty
Outer body rust-through16 : 5-year/unlimited-mile limited warranty
Accessories17 : 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxury Care®(TLC®) with Roadside Assistance18 : 4-year/50,000-mile
Seat belts : 15 years

Acura RDX

Dimensions / Capacities

Wheelbase, in. (mm) : 104.3 (2650)
Track, in. (mm) : Front 61.8 (1572)
Rear 62.6 (1590)
Overall length, in. (mm) : 182.5 (4635)
Overall width, in. (mm) : 73.6 (1870)
Height, in. (mm) : 65.1 (1655)
Minimum ground clearance : 6.25 (158.7)
Curb weight, lb. RDX 3743
RDX with Technology Package 3752
RDX SH-AWD 3931
RDX SH-AWD with Technology Package 3942
Weight distribution (f/r) : RDX 59% / 41%
RDX SH-AWD 57% / 43%
Maximum seating capacity : 5
EPA Passenger Volume, cu. ft. : 101.4
SAE Cargo Volume, cu. ft. : 27.8
Head room, in. (mm) : Front 38.7 (982)
Rear 38.3 (972)
Legroom, in. (mm) : Front 41.8 (1062)
Rear 37.6 (954)
Hiproom, in. (mm) : Front 54.4 (1382)
Rear 53.0 (1347)
Shoulder room, in. (mm) : Front 58.2 (1479)
Rear 56.3 (1430)
Crankcase refill capacity, including filter, qt. (liters) : 4.97 (4.7)
Required oil : Mobil 1® 5W-30 or an equivalent oil that meets the HTO-06 standard
Cooling system capacity, gal (liter) : 2.4 (9.1)
Fuel tank capacity, gal (liter) : 18.0 (68.0)

Engine

Engine type : Turbocharged 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC® in-line 4
Displacement (liters) : 2.3
Compression Ratio : 8.8:1
Horsepower (SAE net) : 240 @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 260 lbs.-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline : 6800 rpm
Fuel Injection : PGM-FI multi-point injection
Ignition : Electronic direct
Emissions : ULEV-2
Required fuel : Premium unleaded 91 octane19
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (city / highway)27 : RDX 19 / 24
RDX SH-AWD 17 / 22 mpg
Tune-up interval3 : No scheduled tune-ups required for 100,000 +/- miles

DriveTrain
Configuration : Front-Wheel Drive or
Super Handling : All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
Transmission : 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters, Grade Logic and Shift Hold Control

Gear Ratios (:1)

1st : RDX | 2.70
RDX SH-AWD | 2.70

2nd : RDX | 1.61
RDX SH-AWD | 1.61

3rd :RDX | 1.07
RDX SH-AWD | 1.07

4th : RDX | 0.69
RDX SH-AWD | 0.77

5th : RDX | 0.53
RDX SH-AWD | 0.61

Reverse : RDX | 1.89
RDX SH-AWD | 1.89

Final Drive : RDX | 4.31
RDX SH-AWD | 4.53

Chassis

Body type : Unit body
Front suspension : Independent MacPherson strut
Rear suspension : Independent Multi-link
Stabilizer bar diameter, mm : Front 21.0
Rear 19.0
Steering : Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion
Turning circle, curb-to-curb, ft : 39.2
Wheels : 18” x 7.5” aluminum-alloy
Braking systems : 4-wheel disc brakes with: Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Tires : P235/55 R18 All-Season

Warranties

Vehicle16 : 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty
Powertrain16 : 6-year/70,000-mile limited warranty
Outer body rust-through16 : 5-year/unlimited-mile limited warranty
Accessories17 : 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxury Care®(TLC®) with Roadside Assistance18 : 4-year/50,000-mile
Seat belts : 15 years