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2002 Acura RSX Auto 3dr Sport Coupe

Trim Info:

Front-Wheel Drive, 3 Door Coupe, Sub-Compact
24 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

3 Door Coupe

Drivetrain:

Front-Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Sub-Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

79.2

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2769

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.0L/122

Fuel System:

PGM-FI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

160 @ 6500

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

141 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Double-Wishbone

Front Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size:

P135/70R15

Front Wheel Size (in):

16" x 6.5"

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16" x 6.5"

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.2 x 0.35

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

13.2

Wheelbase (in):

101.2

Length, Overall (in):

172.2

Trunk Volume (ft³):

17.8

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.684

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.500

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

0.984

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.733

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.571

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.000

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.562

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

110

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

5.9

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Control Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.90

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.75

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Steering Type:

Variable Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.64

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

38.1

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.3 x 0.82

Front Head Room (in):

37.8

Front Leg Room (in):

43.1

Front Shoulder Room (in):

52.6

Front Hip Room (in):

51.1

Second Head Room (in):

30.1

Second Leg Room (in):

29.2

Second Shoulder Room (in):

51.3

Second Hip Room (in):

46.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

67.9

Height, Overall (in):

55.1

Track Width, Front (in):

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in):

58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in):

6.0

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