Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine |
3.5RL |
Type
|
3.5-liter,
SOHC 90-degree V-6 |
Horsepower, SAE Net
|
225 hp
@ 5200 rpm |
| Torque |
231 lb-ft
@ 2800 rpm |
| Redline |
5900 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.54 in x 3.58 in (90 mm
x 91 mm) |
| Displacement |
212 cu in (3474 cc) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.6:1 |
| Induction System |
Programmed Fuel Injection
(PGM-FI) with 3-stage Variable Induction System |
| Valvetrain |
4-valves-per-cylinder,
belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy with cast-in
iron cylinder liners |
| Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy with 4-valves-per-cylinder
with pent-roof combustion chambers |
| Emission Control |
Three-way catalytic converter
Electronically controlled LEV emission control |
| Ignition System |
Direct ingnition system
with knock control |
Alternator
|
110 amp max |
| Battery |
12V, maintenance free |
| Recommended Fuel |
Premium Unleaded, 91 Octane |
| Chassis |
3.5RL |
Body Type
|
All-steel
unit body |
| Front Suspension |
Independent
double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent
double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Shock Absorbers |
Gas-pressurized with Acura
Progressive Valve technology, front and rear |
| Stabilizer Bars - Front |
1.18 in.
(30 mm) diameter |
| Stabilizer Bars - Rear |
0.83 in. (21 mm) diameter |
| Steering Type |
Speed-sensitive, variable
power-assisted, rack-and-pinion |
| Steering Ratio |
16.0:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
3.35 |
| Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
36.1 ft (11.0 m) |
| Wheels |
16 x 7.0 cast-aluminum
alloy |
| Tires |
P225/55R16 94V Michelin
All-Season MXM4 |
| Braking System |
Power-assisted, 4-wheel
disc brakes with ABS |
| Front Discs |
Ventilated 11.8 in (300
mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Discs |
Solid 11.1 in (282 mm)
diameter; 0.47 in (12 mm) rotor thickness |
| Total Swept Area |
Front: 63.5 sq in (409.6
cm2)
Rear: 35.0 sq in (225.9 cm2) |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
4-channel system with 4
wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system |
Throttle control and 4-channel
brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering
sensors for traction control and stability enhancement |
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