| Specifications | ||||
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, 90o V-6, longitudinally mounted | |||
| Horsepower,SAE net | 200 hp @ 5500 rpm (Sedan L, LS) 230 hp @ 6200 rpm (Sedan GS, Coupe) |
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| Torque, SAE net | 210 lbs.-ft (29.0 kg-m) @ 4500 rpm (Sedan L, LS) 206 lbs.-ft (29.0 kg-m) @ 5000 rpm (Sedan GS, Coupe) |
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| Redline | 6300 rpm (Sedan L, LS) 6700 rpm (Sedan GS, Coupe) |
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| Fuel Cutoff | 6500 rpm (Sedan L, LS) 6900 rpm (GS, Coupe) |
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| Bore & Stroke | 3.54 in x 3.31 in (90.0 mm x 84.0 mm) | |||
| Displacement | 196 cu in (3206 cc) | |||
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | |||
| Induction System | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Variable Induction System |
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| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driver, hydraulic clearance adjusters, single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank |
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| Engine Block | Aluminum alloy with cast-iron cylinder liners | |||
| Cylinder Heads | Aluminum alloy | |||
| Emission Control | 3-way catalytic converter | |||
| Ignition System | Electronic direct ignition with dual knock sensors (1 per bank) | |||
| Battery | 12V, maintenance-free | |||
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded, 91 octane | |||
| Body Type | All-steel unit body | |||
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar | |||
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with dual trailing arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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| Shock Absorbers | Hydraulic/gas-pressurized with Acura progressive valve technology, front and rear |
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| Stabilizer Bars | Front: 1.13 in (28.6 mm) diameter |
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| Steering Type | Variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion | |||
| Steering Ratio | 16.7:1 | |||
| Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock | 3.64 | |||
| Turning Circle, curb-to-curb |
34.8 ft (10.6 m) (Sedan L, LS) |
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| Wheels | 6.5 JJ x 15 cast-aluminum alloy (Sedan L, LS, Coupe L) 6.5 JJ x 16 cast-aluminum alloy (Sedan GS, Coupe LS) |
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| Tires | Michelin MXV4 All Season 205/60 R15 91V, V-rated (Sedan L, LS, Coupe L) Michelin XGT-V4 All Season 215/55 R16 91V, V-rated (Sedan GS, Coupe LS) |
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| Braking System | Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes | |||
| Front Discs | Ventilated, 11.0 in (280 mm) diameter, 23 mm rotor thickness (Sedan L, LS) Ventilated, 11.0 in (280 mm) diameter, 28 mm rotor thickness (Sedan GS, Coupe) |
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| Rear Discs | 11.0 in (280 mm) diameter, 9 mm rotor thickness | |||
| Parking Brake | Drum-in-disc type, mechanically actuated on rear wheels | |||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Acura-designed system with 4 wheel-speed sensors and electronic/hydraulic control unit |
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| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Transverse-mounted front engine/front-wheel drive | |||
| Transmissions | . | 5-Speed Manual | 6-Speed Manual | 4- Speed electronically controlled automatic with programmed lockup torque converter (optional) |
Ratios (:1)
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1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse Final Drive |
2.937 1.692 1.060 0.769 0.581 -- 3.185 4.491 |
2.937 1.692 1.151 0.868 0.682 0.521 3.186 4.491 |
2.476 1.451 0.973 0.630 -- -- 1.809 4.370 |
| Capacities | ||||
| Crankcase | 4.8 U.S.quarts (4.5 liters) refill capacity including filter | |||
| Cooling System | Manual and Automatic: 9.2 U.S. quarts (8.7 liters) (GS-R) | |||
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 U.S. gallons (68 liters) | |||
| Passenger Volume | Sedan: 93.5 cu ft Coupe: 84.9 cu ft |
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| Cargo Volume | Sedan: 14.8 cu ft Coupe: 14.1 cu ft |
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| Total Volume | Sedan: 108.3 cu ft Coupe: 99.0 cu ft |
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| Fuel Economy | ||||
| Factory Estimated Fuel Mileage, City/Highway | Sedan L, LS | Coupe L, LS, Sedan GS | ||
| . | 5-Speed Manual: 18/25 4-Speed Automatic: 19/24 |
6-Speed Manual: 18/26 4-Speed Automatic: 18/23 |
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| Exterior Dimensions | ||||
| . | Sedan | Coupe | ||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in (2910 mm) | 111.4 in (2830 mm) | ||
| Track, Front | 61.0 in (1550 mm) | 61.0 in (1550 mm) | ||
| Track, Rear | 60.6 in (1540 mm) | 60.6 in (1540 mm) | ||
| Length | 194.9 in (4950 mm) | 192.5 in (4890 mm) | ||
| Width | 71.3 in (1810 mm) | 71.3 in (1810 mm) | ||
| Height | 55.1 in (1400 mm) | 53.7 in (1365 mm) | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.5 in (115 mm) | 4.5 in (115 mm) | ||
Curb Weight (LS):
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3583 lbs (1625 kg) |
3583 lbs (1625 kg) |
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| Weight Distribution, (%) front/rear | 60/40 | 60/40 | ||
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) | 0.34 |
0.32 | ||
| Coefficient of Lift (Cl) | 0.17 | 0.14 | ||
| Frontal Area (A) | 23.03 sq ft (2.14 sq m) | 22.07 sq ft (2.05 sq m) | ||
| Air Drag Coefficient (Cd x A) | 0.73 | 0.66 | ||
| Interior Dimensions | ||||
| . | Sedan | Coupe | ||
| FRONT | .. | |||
| Head Room | 38.5 in (977 mm) | 37.3 in (947 mm) | ||
| Leg Room | 42.7 in (1084 mm) | 42.9 in (1090 mm) | ||
| Hip Room | 53.6 in (1362 mm) | 53.5 in (1360 mm) | ||
| Shoulder Room | 56.3 in (1430 mm) | 56.3 in (1430 mm) | ||
| REAR | . | |||
| Head Room | 36.5 in (928 mm) | 35.9 in (911 mm) | ||
| Leg Room | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 28.7 in (728 mm) | ||
| Hip Room | 56.0 in (1423 mm) | 50.1 in (1272 mm) | ||
| Shoulder Room | 56.4 in (1432 mm) | 54.9 in (1394 mm) | ||
| Warranties | ||||
| Vehicle | 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty | |||
| Outer Body Rust-Through |
4-year/unlimited-mileage limited warranty | |||