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Design Specifications: Notes

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS Overall length   4.544 mm (178.9 in.)
Overall width   1,755 mm (69.0 in.)
Overall height   1,435 mm (56.5 in.)
Wheelbase   2,700 mm (106.3 in.)
Track Front 1,499 mm (59.0 in.)
Rear 1,528 mm (60.2 in.)
Ground clearance   145 mm (5.7 in.)
Seating capacity   Five (5)
WEIGHT Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)   See the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb
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 (122 cu in.)
Compression ratio K20Z2 9.8
K20Z3 11.0
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 82 L (87 US qt)/minute
Fuel required K20Z2 Regular UNLEADED gasoline 87 Pump Octane Number or higher
K20Z3 Premium UNLEADED gasoline 91 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTER Type   Gear Reduction
Nominal output   1.0 kW
Nominal voltage   12V
Hour rating   30 seconds
Direction of rotation   Counterclockwise as viewed from drive end
CLUTCH Clutch   Single plate dry, diaphragm spring
Clutch friction material surface area   174 cm2 (27 sq in.)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (5-speed) Type   Synchronized, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.267
2nd 1.880
3rd 1.212
4th 0.921
5th 0.738
Reverse 3.583
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.839
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (6-speed) Type   Synchronized, 6-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.267
2nd 2.130
3rd 1.517
4th 1.147
5th 0.921
6th 0.659
Reverse 3.583
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.765
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type   Electronically controlled automatic, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse 3-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.651
2nd 1.516
3rd 1.081
4th 0.772
5th 0.566
Reverse 2.000
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.562
STEERING Type   Rack and pinion with electrical power-assisted
Overall ratio   13.62
Turns, lock-to-lock   2.65
Steering wheel diameter   360 mm (14.2 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent strut with stabilizer, coil spring
Rear Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
Shock absorber Front/rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES Size of front and rear tires Except Type S P205/55R1689H
Type S P215/45ZR17 87V
Size of spare tires Except Type S T125/70D15 95M
Type S T135/80R16 101M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Front 0°00'
Rear -1°30'
Caster Front 7°00'
Total toe-in Front 0 mm (0 in.)
Rear 2 mm (0.08 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 (except Type S) 48.4 cm2 (7.50 sq in.) x 2
Front (Type S) 33.8 cm2 (5.24 sq in.) x 2
Rear 20.6 cm2 (3.19 sq in.) x 2
AIR CONDITIONING Compressor Type Scroll
Capacity 75 mL (4.58 cu in.)/rev.
Maximum speed 10,000 rpm
Lubricant capacity 75 mL (21/2-2 5/6 fl.oz)
Lubricant type SP-10
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Stabilized swirling flow
Motor type 220 W/12 V
Speed control Infinite variable
Maximum capacity 485 m3 (17.100 cu ft)/h
Temperature control   Air-mix type
Compressor clutch Type Dry, single plate, poly V-belt drive
Electrical power consumption at 20°C (68°F) 42 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity 400-450 g (14.1-15.8 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery   12 V-45 Ah/20 HR (12 V-36 Ah/5 HR)
Fuses Under-hood fuse/relay box 100 A, 80 A, 70 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10A, 7.5 A
Under-dash fuse/relay box 30 A, 20 A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12 V-60 W (HB3)
Headlight low beam 12 V-51 W (HB4) 12 V-35 W (HID)
Front turn signal lights 12 V-24/2.2 cp
Side turn signal lights LED
Front parking lights 12 V-3 cp
Rear turn signal lights 12 V-21 W
Brake/Taillights 12 V-21/5 W
Inner taillights 12 V-5 W
High mount brake light 12 V-21 W
Back-up lights 12 V-18 W
License plate light 12 V-5 W
Rear side marker light 12 V-5 W
Ceiling lights 12V-8W
Trunk light 12V-5W
Map lights 12V-8W
Gauge lights LED
Indicator lights LED
Ambient light LED
Curtesy light 12V-3.4W
Glove box light 12V-3.4W
Foot light LED