POWERTRAIN |
LS, GS |
GS-R |
Engine Type |
1.8-liter, DOHC inline 4 |
1.8-liter, DOHC VTEC inline 4 |
Horsepower, SAE Net |
140 hp @ 6300 rpm |
170 hp @ 7600 rpm |
Torque, SAE Net |
124 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
128 lb-ft @ 6200 rpm |
Redline |
6800 rpm |
8000 rpm |
Bore & Stroke |
3.19 in x 3.5 in (81 mm x 89 mm) |
3.19 in x 3.43 in (81 mm x 87.2 mm) |
Displacement |
112 cu in (1834 cc) |
110 cu in (1797 cc) |
Compression Ratio |
9.2 : 1 |
10.0 : 1 |
Induction System |
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with dual-stage intake manifold |
Valvetrain |
4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshaft |
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), 4-valves- per-cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshaft |
Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy with cast-in cylinder liners |
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Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy |
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Emission Control |
3-way catalytic converter / TLEV emission control |
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Ignition System |
Electronic ignition |
Electronic ignition with knock sensor |
Alternator |
90 amp max |
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Battery |
12V, maintenance free |
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Recommended Fuel |
Unleaded |
Premium Unleaded |
Layout |
Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive |
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Transmission |
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Ratios (:1) |
5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control |
5-speed manual with close ratios |
1st |
3.230 / 2.722 |
3.230 |
2nd |
1.900 / 1.468 |
1.900 |
3rd |
1.269 / 0.975 |
1.360 |
4th |
0.966 / 0.638 |
1.034 |
5th |
0.714 / - |
0.787 |
Reverse |
3.000 / 1.954 |
3.000 |
Final |
4.266 / 4.357 |
4.400 |
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CHASSIS |
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Body Type |
All-steel unit body |
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Front Suspension |
Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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Rear Suspension |
Independent double-wishbone with trailing link, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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Shock Absorbers |
Gas-pressurized with Acura Progressive Valve technology, front and rear |
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Stabilizer Bars |
24 mm diameter, ball joint type |
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Rear |
14 mm diameter |
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Steering Type |
Variable, power-assisted, rack-and-pinion with rotary-valve steering gear |
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Steering Ratio |
16.1:1 |
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Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
2.98 |
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Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
34.8 ft (10.6 m) coupe |
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Wheels |
15 x 6.0 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
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Tires |
P195/55R15 84V Michelin XGT-V4 M+S |
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Braking System |
Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS |
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Front Discs |
Ventilated, 10.3 in (262 mm) diameter; 0.83 in (21 mm) rotor thickness |
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Rear Discs |
Solid, 9.4 in (239 mm) diameter; 0.35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness |
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Total Swept Area |
Front: 1320 cm2 Rear: 804 cm2 |
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
3-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
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CAPACITITES |
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Crankcase |
4.9 US qt (4.6 L) |
5.1 US qt (4.8 L) |
Cooling System |
6.8 US qt (6.4 L) - manual |
7.1 US qt (6.7 L) |
Fuel Tank |
13.2 US gal (50 L) |
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Volumes |
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Passenger |
77.1 cu ft coupe |
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Cargo |
13.3 cu ft coupe |
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Total |
90.4 cu ft coupe |
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FUEL ECONOMY |
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EPA Fuel Mileage &endash; City / Highway |
25 / 31 - manual |
25 / 31 |
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
Coupe LS, GS, GS-R |
Sedan LS, GS, GS-R |
Wheelbase |
101.2 in (2570mm) |
103.1 in (2620 mm) |
Track, front |
58.1 in (1475 mm) |
58.1 in (1475 mm) |
Track, rear |
57.8 in (1470 mm) |
57.8 in (1470 mm) |
Overall Length |
172.4 in (4380 mm) |
178.1 in (4525 mm) |
Overall Width |
67.3 in (1710 mm) |
67.3 in (1710 mm) |
Overall Height |
52.6 in (1338 mm) |
53.9 in (1370 mm) |
Minimum Ground Clearance |
5.9 in (150 mm) |
5.9 in (150 mm) |
Curb Weight |
LS - 2643 lb (1199 kg) - manual GS- 2639 lb (1197 kg) - manual GS-R - 2572 lb (1212 kg) |
LS - 2703 lb (1226 kg) - manual GS - 2725 lb (1236 kg) - manual GS-R - 2764 lb (1255 kg) |
Weight Distribution (% front / rear) |
LS - 63 / 37 |
LS - 62 / 38 |
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
Coupe LS, GS, GS-R |
Sedan LS, GS, GS-R |
Front |
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Head Room |
38.6 in (980 mm) |
38.9 in (988 mm) |
Leg Room |
42.7 in (1085 mm) |
42.2 in (1073 mm) |
Hip Room |
50.3 in (1178 mm) |
50.7 in (1129 mm) |
Shoulder Room |
51.7 in (1314 mm) |
52.0 in (1320 mm) |
Rear |
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Head Room |
35.0 in (890 mm) |
36.0 in (914 mm) |
Leg Room |
28.1 in (714 mm) |
32.7 in (830 mm) |
Hip Room |
44.1 in (1119 mm) |
49.9 in (1267 mm) |
Shoulder Room |
48.8 in (1240 mm) |
50.3 in (1278 mm) |
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WARRANTIES |
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Vehicle |
4-year / 50,0000-mile limited warranty |
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Outer Body Rust-Through |
5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty |
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Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance |
4-year / 50,000-mile |