2008 Acura MDX - Specifications

POWERTRAIN
Engine Type 3.7-liter 24-valve aluminum-alloy SOHC VTEC® V6
Displacement 3664 cc
Horsepower, SAE net 300 hp at 6000 rpm
Torque, SAE net 275 lb-ft at 5000 rpm
Valvetrain 24-valve Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®)
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Redline 6500 rpm
Induction System PGM-FI multi-point injection
Ignition System Electronic direct ignition system
Throttle Drive-By-Wire Throttle System™
Emission Certification CARB ULEV-2 and EPA Tier-2, Bin-5
Bore and Stroke 3.4 x 3.8 inches (90 x 96 mm)
Engine Block Die-cast lightweight aluminum alloy
Alternator 12V-130 Amperes
Battery 12V-65AH
Required Fuel Premium Unleaded
Layout Transversely mounted, front-engine
Drivetrain Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™)
Transmission 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control
  Ratios (:1) 1st 2.697
2nd 1.606
3rd 1.071
4th 0.766
5th 0.538
Reverse 1.889
Final 4.533
 
CHASSIS
Body Type Unit body
Front Suspension Independent MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Independent Multi-link with trailing arm
Shock Absorbers Twin tube - standard MDX
Magneto-Rheological fluid monotube - with Sport Package
Stabilizer Bars Front 23.0 mm diameter - standard MDX
24.0 mm diameter - with Sport Package
Stabilizer Bars Rear 25.4 mm diameter - standard MDX
27.2 mm diameter - with Sport Package
Steering Type Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio 17.0:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) 3.29
Turning Circle (curb to curb) 37.6 feet
Braking System 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Front Discs 13.0-inch (330 mm) diameter ventilated (w/ dual piston caliper)
Rear Discs 13.2-inch (334 mm) diameter drum in disc
Wheels 18x8 J cast alloy wheels
Tires P255/55R18 104H All-season
Stability Control Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control System (TCS)
CAPACITIES
Cooling System 2.4 gallons/9.2 liters
Fuel tank 21.0 gallons/79.5 liters
Volumes EPA Passenger -142.2 cubic ft
  Maximum cargo w/ rear seats up 15 cubic feet
Maximum cargo w/ 3rd row folded 42.9 cubic feet
  Maximum cargo w/ rear seats down 83.5 cubic feet
Engine Oil Change with filter- 4.5 quarts/4.3 liters
  Total - 5.3 quarts/5.0 liters
FUEL ECONOMY
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway 15/20 mpg
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 108.3 in (2750 mm)
Track, front 67.7 in (1720 mm
Track, rear 67.5 in (1715 mm)
Overall Length 190.7 in (4844 mm)
Overall Width 78.5 in (1994.2 mm)
Overall Height 68.2 in
65.9 in
(1732.6 mm) - unladen
(1679.3 mm) - fully loaded
Ground Clearance 8.15 in
5.61 in
(207 mm) - unladen
(142.5 mm) - fully loaded
Approach/Departure Angle   Approach - 28.0 degrees
Departure - 22.9 degrees
Breakover - 20.2 degrees
WEIGHTS
Curb Weight 4539 lbs (2063 kg) MDX Sport -
4554 lbs (2070 kg)

with Technology Package -
4550 lbs (2068 kg)

with Technology & Entertainment Packages - 4578 lbs (2081 kg)

with Sport & Entertainment Packages -
4587 lbs (2085 kg)
Weight Distribution (% front / rear) 56/44
TOWING
Maximum Towing Capacity 5000 lbs
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Front Head Room 39.2 in (994.6 mm)
  Leg Room 41.2 in (1047.7 mm)
  Hip Room 59.0 in (1498.2 mm)
  Shoulder Room 61.6 in (1565.4 mm)
2nd Row Head Room 38.6 in (980.3 mm)
  Leg Room 38.7 in (983.4 mm)
  Hip Room 59.1 in (1502.4 mm)
  Shoulder Room 61.5 in (1561.0 mm)
3rd Row Head Room 35.7 in (906.4 mm)
  Leg Room 29.1 in (740.1 mm)
  Hip Room 42.0 in (1089.4 mm)
  Shoulder Room 57.1 in (1449.9 mm)
WARRANTY
Vehicle 4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty
Powertrain 6-year / 70,000-mile limited warranty