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2012 Acura TSX - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Weights and Capacities
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 3.5-liter 60-degree V-angle,
6-cylinder
2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder
Application TSX V-6 Sedan and Wagon
Displacement (cc / cu. in.) 2354 / 143.6 3471 / 211.8
Cylinder Head Aluminum head with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Block Aluminum alloy block with cast-iron cylinder liners
Bore x Stroke 3.50 in x 3.66 3.42 in x 3.89
Valvetrain Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®), 4-valves-per-cylinder, SOHC, belt-driven camshafts Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC®), 4-valves-per-cylinder, DOHC, chain-driven camshafts and Variable Timing Control™ (VTC™)
Redline (rpm) 6,800 7,100
Compression Ratio 11.2:1 11.0:1
Horsepower 280 @ 6,200 201 @ 7,000
Torque (SAE net) 254 @ 5,000 170 @ 4,300 - Automatic
172 @ 4,300 - Manual
Induction System Dual-stage intake manifold with PGM-FI multi-point fuel injection and Drive-By-Wire™ throttle system Lightweight composite intake manifold with Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) and Drive-By-Wire™ throttle system
Fuel capacity (gal) 18.5 18.5
Fuel Requirement Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded (Recommended)
Fuel Economy
(City / Highway / Combined)
19 / 28 / 23 22 / 31 / 26 - Automatic Sedan
22 / 30 / 25 - Automatic Wagon
21 / 29 / 24 - Manual Sedan

Transmission 5-speed Automatic 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Application TSX Sedan and Wagon TSX Sedan TSX V-6
Type 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control 6-speed manual; Single disk, dry-style diaphragm spring clutch 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control
Gear Ratios (:1)
     1st 2.652 3.267 2.697
     2nd 1.614 2.040 1.606
     3rd 1.082 1.429 1.071
     4th 0.773 1.073 0.694
     5th 0.566 0.870 0.491
     6th - 0.686 -
   Reverse 2.000 3.583 1.888
Final Drive Ratio 4.438 4.746 4.312

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2012 Acura TSX
Wheelbase 106.4
Track Front 62.2
Rear 62.2
Overall Length 185.6
Overall Width 72.4
Height 56.7
Minimum Ground Clearance
Unladen 5.9
Fully Laden 4.3

Accomodations Front Row Second Row
Seating Capacity 2 3
Head Room Sedan 37.6 37.0
Wagon 37.6 36.9
Leg room 42.4 34.3
Shoulder room 57.8 56.1
Hip room 55.6 54.2

Suspension 2012 Acura TSX
Front Type Independent double-wishbone with constant-rate coil springs
Stabilizer Bars 1.04 in x 0.21 in hollow
Rear Type Independent multi-link with constant-rate coil springs
Stabilizer Bars 0.67 in solid
Suspension Dampers Telescopic design, hydraulic, nitrogen gas filled

Steering 3.5L V6 2.4L I-4
Type Electric Power Steering (EPS), variable-assist rack-and-pinion
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) ft 38.1 36.7
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.5 2.6
Ratio 13.5:1 13.4:1

Wheels and TIres
2012 Acura TSX
2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder Wheels 17x7.5 in 5-spoke; cast-aluminum
Tires Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P225/50R17 93V M+S all-season
3.5-liter V-6 Wheels 18x8.0 in split 5-spoke; cast-aluminum
Tires Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P235/45R18 94V M+S all-season

Brakes 2012 Acura TSX
Braking System Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Front Ventilated 11.8 in diameter x 1.1 in thickness
Rear Solid 11.1 in diameter x 0.35 in thickness
Brake Calipers Floating-style single-piston cast-iron brake calipers
Anti-lock Braking System 4-channel brake system with individual wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
Stability Control Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control System (TCS)

Weights and Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted) 2012 Acura TSX
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3.5L V-6 Sedan 3,680
2.4 L I-4 Sedan Automatic 3,470
Manual 3,400
2.4 L I-4 Wagon 3,599
Weight Distribution % (Front / Rear) 3.5L V-6 Sedan 62 / 38
2.4 L I-4 Sedan Automatic 60 / 40
Manual 59 / 41
2.4 L I-4 Wagon 57 / 43
Total Interior Volume (cu. ft.) Sedan 108.5
Wagon 125.9
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) Sedan 14.0
Wagon - Seats Down 66.2
Wagon - Seats Up 31.5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) Sedan 94.5
Wagon 94.4

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