ENGINEERING
Powertrain Transverse front engine/front-wheel drive
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system
Engine Block Aluminum alloy with cast-iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy
Emission Control 3-way catalytic converter
Battery 12V, maintenance-free
100,000-Mile Tune-Up Interval No tune-ups for 100,000 miles (see dealer for warranty details)
Redline 6300 rpm
Bore & Stroke 3.50 in x 3.39 in (89 mm x 86 mm)
Engine type 3.2 liter, 24-valve, SOHC V-6
Horsepower 225hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque 216 lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm
Displacement 197 cu in (3210 cc)
Induction System Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with 60-mm throttle bore and heated air system
Ignition System Electronic with dual knock sensors
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Body Type All-steel unit body
Front Suspension Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Independent multilink double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers Gas-pressurized with Acura Progressive Valve technology, front and rear
Steering Type Speed-sensitive, variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
Braking System Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes
Front Discs Ventilated, 11.8-in (300-mm) diameter, 28-mm rotor thickness
Rear Discs 10.2-in (282-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
Stabilizer Bars Tubular
Front
27.2 mm diameter x 4.5 mm wall thickness
Rear
18.0 mm diameter solid
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.11
Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb 36.8
Wheels Cast-aluminum alloy, 6.5 JJ x 16
Tires Michelin MXV4, V-Rated, All Season 205/60 R16 91V M+S
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control, Sequential SportShift™ and lockup torque converter
Ratios (:1)
1st 2.534
2nd 1.502
3rd 0.947
4th 0.608
Reverse 1.846
Final Drive 4.200
CAPACITIES
* EPA Passenger Volume - 96.5 cu ft
* EPA Cargo Volume - 14.3 cu ft
* Fuel Tank - 17.2 U.S. gallons (65.0 liters)
* Crankcase Refill Capacity, including filter - 5.0 U.S. quarts (4.7 liters)
* Cooling System - 7.9 U.S. quarts (7.5 liters)
COMFORT & CONVIENCE
* Power-operated moonroof with tilt feature and sliding shade
* Acura/Bose® Music System with five speakers, AM/FM stereo/casssette, in-dash CD player, Dolby® Dynamic Noise Reduction® (DNR) and anti-theft feature
* Cruise control
* Power windows and door locks
* Theft-deterrent system, with electronic immobilizer
* Keyless entry system
* Automatic Climate Control System
* HomeLink® System
* Auto Day/Night rearview mirror
* Auto-off headlights
* Heated door mirrors
* Steering wheel mounted audio controls
* Cargo net
* Tilt steering column
* Speed-Sensitive Variable intermittent windshield wipers
* Side-window defoggers
* Remote trunk/fuel-filler-door releases
* Sunglasses holder
* Dual overhead map lights
* Lighted trunk, ashtray, lower console, driver’s door switches and ignition switch
* Dual, illuminated, vanity mirrors
* Sun visor side extensions
* Front door storage
* Dual beverage holders/front and rear
* Digital quartz clock
* Outside temperature gauge
* Dual power ports
SEATING & TRIM
* Leather-trimmed seats and door panels
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel
* Simulated wood-grained console and door trim
* Heated front seats
* Driver’s 8-way power seat with adjustable lumbar support
* Front passenger’s 4-way power seat
* Adjustable front seat headrests
* Rear seat headrests
* Front center console with adjustable armrest
* Rear seat center armrest with locking trunk pass-through and dual beverage holders
* Driver’s and passenger’s seatback pockets
EXTERIOR FEATURES
* Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights
* Heat-rejecting, green-tinted glass
* Dual, body-colored, power-operated, heated outside mirrors
* Protective body-colored side moldings
* Rear window defroster with timer
* Galvanized body panels
* 24-step 3-coat, 3-bake paint process
* Body-colored front and rear bumpers
* Radio antenna printed in rear glass
* Dual-outlet exhaust
* Machine-finished alloy wheels
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 108.1 in (2745 mm)
Track, front 61.2 in (1555 mm)
Track, rear 60.4 in (1535 mm)
Length 192.9 in (4900 mm)
Width 70.3 in (1785 mm)
Height 56.1 in (1425 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance 5.9 in (150 mm)
Curb Weight 3461 lbs (1570 kg)
3472 lbs (1575 kg) with Navigation System
Weight Distribution, % front/rear 62/38
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Front Rear
Head room 39.9 in (1013 mm) 36.8 in (935 mm)
Leg room 42.4 in (1077 mm) 35.0 in (889 mm)
Hip room 56.0 in (1422 mm) 55.0 in (1397 mm)
Shoulder room 56.2 in (1427 mm) 55.7 in (1415 mm)