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Design Specifications

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2002-2004 models 4, 395 mm (173.0 in.)
2005-2006 models 4, 385 mm (172.6 in.)
Overall width 2002-2004 models 1, 725 mm (67.9 in.)
2005-2006 models 1, 725 mm (67.9 in.)
Overall height 2002-2004 models 1, 400 mm (55.1 in.)
2005-2006 models 1, 395 mm (54.9 in.)
Wheelbase   2, 570 mm (101.2 in.)
Track Front 2002-2004 models 1, 482 mm (58.3 in.)
2005-2006 models 1, 485 mm (58.5 in.)
Rear 2002-2004 models 1, 481 mm (58.3 in.)
2005-2006 models 1, 485 mm (58.5 in.)
Ground clearance Type S 2002-2004 models 149 mm (5.9 in.)
RSX, Premium 152 mm (6.0 in.)
Type S 2005-2006 models 137 mm (5.4 in.)
RSX, Premium 146 mm (5.7 in.)
Seating capacity   four (4)
WEIGHT (U.S.A.) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) RSX 2002-2004 models 3, 700 lbs
Type S 3, 690 lbs
RSX, Type S 2005-2006 models 3, 725 lbs
WEIGHT (CANADA) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) RSX, Type S 2002-2004 models 1, 670 kg
Premium 1, 675 kg
RSX, Premium, Type S 2005-2006 models 1, 690 kg
ENGINE Type   Water cooled, 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC engine
Cylinder arrangement   Inline 4-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke   86 x 86 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.)
Displacement   1, 998 cm3 (121.9 cu in.)
Compression ratio K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines 11.0
K20A3 engine 9.8
Valve train   Chain drive, DOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system   Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacement At 6, 000 RPM 54.3 L (57.4 US qt)/minute
Water pump displacement At 6, 000 RPM 82L (87 US qt)/minute
Fuel required K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines Premium UNLEADED gasoline with 91 Pump Octane Number or higher
K20A3 engine Regular UNLEADED gasoline with 87 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTER Type   Gear reduction
Normal output K20A2 (2002-2004 models), K20Z1 (2005-2006 models) engines 1.1 kW
K20A3 engine 1.2 kW
Normal voltage   12V
Hour rating   30 seconds
Direction of rotation   Clockwise as viewed from gear end
CLUTCH Clutch type M/T Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
A/T 3-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Clutch friction material surface area M/T 174 cm2 (26.97 sq in.)
5-speed MANUAL TRANSMISSION Type   Synchronized, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.266
2nd 1.880
3rd 1.212
4th 0.921
5th 0.738
Reverse 3.583
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.388
6-speed MANUAL TRANSMISSION Type   Synchronized, 6-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.266
2nd 2.130
3rd 1.517
4th 1.147
5th 0.921
6th 0.738
Reverse 3.583
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio (2002-2004 models) 4.388
Gear ratio (2005-2006 models) 4.765
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type   Electronically controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.684
2nd 1.500
3rd 0.984
4th 0.733
5th 0.571
Reverse 2.000
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.563
STEERING Type   Power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio 2002-2004 models 15.06
2005-2006 models 14.92
Turns, lock-to-lock 2002-2004 models 2.64
2005-2006 models 2.59
Steering wheel diameter   360 mm (14.2 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent strut with stabilizer, coil spring
Rear Double wishbone
Shock absorber Front Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
Rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES (U.S.A.) Size of front and rear tires RSX P205/55R16 89V
Type S P205/55R16 89V (2002-2004 models), P215/45R17 87V (2005-2006 models)
Size of spare tire RSX T135/70D15 99M
Type S T125/70D16 96M
TIRES (CANADA) Size of front and rear tires RSX P195/65R15 89H
Premium P205/55R16 89V
Type S P205/55R16 89V (2002-2004 models), P215/45R17 87V (2005-2006 models)
Size of spare tire RSX T135/70D15 99M
Premium T135/70D15 99M
Type S T125/70D16 96M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Front 0°
Rear -0°45'
Caster Front 1°30'
Total toe-in Front 0 mm (0 in.)
Rear 2 mm (1/16 in.)
BRAKES Type of service brake Front Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Rear Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Type of parking brake   Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area Front 42 cm2 (6.5 sq in.) x 2
Rear 21 cm2 (3.3 sq in.) x2
Shoe friction surface area Rear 49.0 cm2 (7.60 sq in.) x2
AIR CONDITIONING Compressor Type Scroll
Number of cylinder -
Capacity 85.7 mL (5.23 cu in.)/rev.
Maximum speed 12, 000 RPM
Lubricant capacity 130-150 mL (4 1/3-5 fl 02, 4.6-5.3 Imp oz)
Lubricant type KEIHIN SP-10 (P/N38897-P13-A01AH or 38899-P13-A01)
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Sirocco fan
Motor type 220W/12V
Speed control Infinite variable
Maximum capacity 480 m3 (16.900 cu ft)/h
Temperature control   Air-mix type
Compressor clutch Type Dry, single plate, poly-V belt drive
Electrical power consumption at 68 °F (20 °C) 42 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a(R-134a)
Capacity 500-550 g (17.6-19.4 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery   12 V-36 AH/5 hours
Fuses Under-hood fuse/relay box 100A, 50A, 40A, 30A, 20A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
Under-dash fuse/relay box 20A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
Under-dash auxiliary fuse/relay box 15A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12 V-55 W (2002-2004 models), 12 V-65 W (2005-2006 models)
Headlight low beam 12 V-55 W
Front turn signal lights 12V-21 W
Front parking lights 12V-5W
Rear turn signal lights 12V-21 W
Rear side marker lights 12V-5W
Brake/taillights 12V-21/5W
High-mount brake light 12V-21 W
Back-up lights 12V-21 W
License plate light 12V-5W
Ceiling light 12V-8W
Cargo area light 12V-5W
Spotlights 12V-8W
Gauge lights LED
Indicator lights LED
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