Acura RSX
| Acura RSX | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | 2001–2006 |
| Model years | 2002–2006 |
| Assembly | Suzuka, Mie, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Compact luxury car Sport compact |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback coupe |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Chassis | DC5 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 02-06 Base: 2.0L K20A3 160 hp (119 kW) I4 02-04 Type-S: 2.0L K20A2 200 hp (149 kW) I4 05-06 Type-S: 2.0L K20Z1 210 hp (157 kW) I4 02-06 Type-R: 2.0L K20A 217 hp (162 kW) I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in (2,570 mm) |
| Length | 172.2 in (4,374 mm) |
| Width | 67.9 in (1,725 mm) |
| Height | 2005-06: 54.9 in (1,394 mm) 2002-04: 55.1 in (1,400 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,790 lb (1,266 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda Integra DB6-DB9, DC1-DC2, DC4 |
| Successor |
Acura ILX (US and Canada) Acura CSX (Canada) |
The Honda Integra DC5 (Japanese: ホンダ インテグラ DC5) is the fourth and final generation of the Honda Integra compact sports coupe, introduced in Japan on April 13, 2001 and produced from July 2001 to July 2006. It was introduced in North America for the 2002 model year as the Acura RSX (the name changed from Integra due to Honda wanting customers to relate cars to the Acura brand, as opposed to nameplates like "Integra", "Legend". It does not stand for anything).
In concordance with the introduction of the Integra's platform mate, the seventh-generation Civic being introduced in 2000, the Integra joined the Civic in abandoning Honda's traditional double-wishbone suspension at both ends and adopted MacPherson struts in the front and trailing arm type suspension in the rear along with the new K-series engine supplanting the B-series.
The K-series engine features intelligent VTEC (or i-VTEC), which electronically adjusts valve lift, valve duration and valve timing, giving the 2.0 L engine a flatter torque curve relative to previous VTEC implementations which only adjusted valve lift and valve duration.
The Integra DC5 received a facelift in the 2005 model year. The headlight and taillight assemblies lost the so-called 'teardrop' shape. Now the assemblies are flush with the bumpers.
The RSX was marketed in April 2001 as a sports coupe / liftback.
In Japan, the Integra was introduced in two versions, the Integra iS (later renamed Integra Type S in the 2004 refresh) and the Integra Type R.
The JDM iS/Type S (not to be confused with the RSX Type-S), which was essentially the same as the base Acura RSX, featured the K20A3 engine with an output of 160 hp (120 kW) and is offered with either a 5-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission. Integra iS is offered in 2002-2004 model years with 15-inch steel wheels with covers, or optional 16-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels. JDM Type S was offered in 2005-2006 model years, and was equipped with a 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels shared with the Acura RSX Type-S. The Integra Type R, sold in Japan had reduced weight, a 220 PS / 164 kW / 217 hp K20A I4 engine (Japan-only; Oceania models have an engine similar to the Acura RSX-S), 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission, as well as a helical limited slip differential (LSD), stiffer springs and shocks, high intensity discharge projector headlights, aluminum pedal set, 4-piston front Brembo brake caliper, 17-inch 5 double spoke wheels on Bridgestone Potenza tires, Recaro suede seats/matching interior, leather wrapped MOMO steering wheel, body trim, front strut bar, and more. The Type R lacked many of the luxury features (like vanity mirrors or side airbags) in the Type S, true to its racing heritage. The C package on the Type R added various accessories like the rear window wiper, remote control, folding mirrors. JDM Integras iS had one interior colour, Ebony, available for the first model year. After 2002, Titanium interiors became available for all exterior colours. Type S had redesigned cloth and leather seats. Type R had choices of black/blue/red interiors (including colour matching Recaro seats), depending on exterior colours. Refreshed Integra Type R had the option of either the high wing, or the trunk lip spoiler. Integra iS and Type S were available with sunroof, and navigation systems. Additional interior and exterior accessories were available from Honda's Modulo line. Modulo accessories offered include interior trim (shift knobs, decals, etc.), foglights, aero kits (front/side/rear bumper enhancements), wing spoilers, alloy wheels, push button start, upgraded speakers, and navigation.
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