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The original Acura RSX was front-wheel drive and made at most 201 horsepower. That's fine for an Acura Integra successor, but it's not a supercar killer. This custom build with 950 horsepower proves that it can be.
Tuner cars are typically compromised in every way. They're built for speed and not much else. That isn't the case here, though. The video starts out with a quick peek under the hood.
Found there is the original K20Z1 motor with the stock block. To say it's clean is an understatement. The owner completes all of the fabrication on his own. He also does the labor of upgrading parts. That includes the transmission, the upgraded pistons, cams, and springs.
When he starts it up, it sounds like a normal RSX with a big exhaust. It's calm, idles normally, and is far less shocking than any other 950 horsepower car we can think of.
The owner also created the custom all-wheel-drive setup. That much power would be nearly impossible to put down if it was still front-wheel drive. With this setup, he's been able to get down the quarter-mile in just 8.78 at 163 miles per hour.
This video is about more than just beating the clock, though. He and the RSX are out to break the hearts and egos of some of the fastest supercars around. First up is a McLaren 720S in a roll race.
At no point is the British supercar ever really in the competition. From the moment they mash the accelerator, the RSX gets further and further away with no sign of letup.
Next up is another roll race, this time featuring a twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Gallardo. It, too, stands no chance, hitting the traps a full 17 mph slower than the RSX.
The second half of the video features an in-depth ride-along. The owner tells us all about the build, the tuning, and the actual specs. 950 horsepower is a lot but, then we find out that it weighs just 2,900 pounds. That's a recipe for unreal speed.
Found there is the original K20Z1 motor with the stock block. To say it's clean is an understatement. The owner completes all of the fabrication on his own. He also does the labor of upgrading parts. That includes the transmission, the upgraded pistons, cams, and springs.
When he starts it up, it sounds like a normal RSX with a big exhaust. It's calm, idles normally, and is far less shocking than any other 950 horsepower car we can think of.
The owner also created the custom all-wheel-drive setup. That much power would be nearly impossible to put down if it was still front-wheel drive. With this setup, he's been able to get down the quarter-mile in just 8.78 at 163 miles per hour.
This video is about more than just beating the clock, though. He and the RSX are out to break the hearts and egos of some of the fastest supercars around. First up is a McLaren 720S in a roll race.
At no point is the British supercar ever really in the competition. From the moment they mash the accelerator, the RSX gets further and further away with no sign of letup.
Next up is another roll race, this time featuring a twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Gallardo. It, too, stands no chance, hitting the traps a full 17 mph slower than the RSX.
The second half of the video features an in-depth ride-along. The owner tells us all about the build, the tuning, and the actual specs. 950 horsepower is a lot but, then we find out that it weighs just 2,900 pounds. That's a recipe for unreal speed.
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