Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2005, 2006
After three years on the market, the RSX received a particular version named Type-S, with essential upgrades.
When Honda introduced the Integra Type-R on the U.S. market, it was a blast! It relied on the same platform as the Civic SI but looked better in every way. But in 2002, Acura introduced the second generation for the Integra, which was not named Integra anymore, but RSX. It was heavier than its Civic sibling, but Acura (as a premium brand) offered a carefully updated interior. Then, in 2005, the carmaker introduced the Type-S version, which changed the game.
It looked like a regular Acura RSX with lower ground clearance and a different set of wheels from the outside. There was a new bumper design with much aggressive styling. Its aerodynamically profiled side sills enhance the car's look, and a discreet lip-spoiler on the tailgate completed the image. But it wasn't a car that screamed for attention.
The leather-clad interior featured sport bucket seats at the front and a bench for two children in the back. On the dashboard, Acura installed a set of white dials instruments with red needles. Like on the non-Type-S version, the center stack sported the controls for the climate control unit and the stereo.
But the most important differences were under the skin. Honda installed a new version of the K20-series engine that produced 210 hp, 50 more than in the regular RSX. To cope with that, Honda installed a standard limited-slip differential and, together with the lowered and stiffened suspension, it improved the car's behavior.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5AT (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 117.7 KW @ 4000 RPM 160 HP @ 4000 RPM 158 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 141 lb-ft @ - RPM 191 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P215/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2822 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6MT (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 156 KW @ 7800 RPM 210 HP @ 7800 RPM 209 BHP @ 7800 RPM |
Torque: | 143 lb-ft @ 7000 RPM 194 Nm @ 7000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P215/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Height: | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/58.5 in (1,486/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2888 lbs (1310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |