For 2002, Acura replaces it’s Integra with the the all-new RSX. Boasting more power and luxury than the Integra, the RSX is designed for youthful driving enthusiasts. The Type-S is powered by a version of the DOHC 2.0-liter engine that incorporates a higher-performance i-VTEC system. It helps to produce a remarkable 100 horsepower per liter (200 horsepower @ 7400 rpm). As the ideal complement to this powerplant, the RSX Type-S is equipped exclusively with an all-new, close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission.
The Type-S uses the same high-performance VTEC design as the NSX, a three rocker arm system that varies the lift and duration of both the intake and exhaust valves for maximum power output. At lower rpm, the valves follow low lift, short duration camshaft profiles to help boost low-end torque. Above 5,800 rpm, the intake and exhaust valves are operated by high-lift, long-duration cam profiles, for maximum high rpm horsepower.
On the RSX, Acura uses the latest version of this engine system: i-VTEC. The i-VTEC system adds new VTC (Variable Timing Control) to VTEC to provide continuously variable camshaft timing – taking the concept of variable valve timing further. In short, i-VTEC = VTEC + VTC.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| price $ | $ $23,170 USD |
| engine | Aluminum, Inline-4 |
| position | Front Transverse |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 1998 cc / 121.9 in³ |
| bore | 86 mm / 3.39 in |
| stroke | 86 mm / 3.39 in |
| compression | 11.0:1 |
| power | 149.1 kw / 200 bhp @ 7400 rpm |
| specific output | 100.1 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 158.73 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 192.53 nm / 142.0 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm |
| redline | 7900 |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | FWD |
| front tires | P205/55R16 Michelin MXM4 |
| rear tires | P205/55R16 Michelin MXM4 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist |
| f brake size | x 300 mm / x 11.8 in |
| rear brakes | Solid Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist |
| r brake size | x 260 mm / x 10.2 in |
| front wheels | F 40.6 x 15.2 cm / 16.0 x 6.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 40.6 x 15.2 cm / 16.0 x 6.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Power Assist |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/29mm Stabilizer Bar, Lower Control Arm, Coil |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, 19mm Stabilizer Bar, Coil Sprin |
| curb weight | 1260 kg / 2778 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in |
| front track | 1485 mm / 58.5 in |
| rear track | 1485 mm / 58.5 in |
| length | 4375 mm / 172.2 in |
| width | 1725 mm / 67.9 in |
| height | 1389 mm / 54.7 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.267:1, 2.130:1, 1.517:1, 1.147:1, 0.921:1, 0.738:1, :1 |
| final drive | 4.389:1 |
| top speed | ~209.2 kph / 130 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.8 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~16.6 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~15.0 seconds |
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