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Design Specifications: Notes

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS Overall length   4, 973 mm (195.8 in)
Overall width   1, 847 mm (72.7 in)
Overall height   1, 455 mm (57.3 in)
Wheelbase   2, 800 mm (110.2 in)
Track Front 1, 576 mm (62.1 in)
Rear 1, 585 mm (62.4 in)
Seating capacity   Five (5)
WEIGHT Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)   2, 290 kg (5, 050 lbs)
ENGINE Type   Water cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC gasoline engine
Cylinder arrangement   60° V6-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke   90.0 x 96.0 mm (3.54 x 3.78 in)
Displacement   3, 664 cm3 (224 cu in)
Compression ratio   11.2
Valve train   Belt drive, SOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system   Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Fuel required   Premium UNLEADED gasoline with 91 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTER Type   Gear reduction
Normal output   1.8 kW
Nominal voltage   12 V
Hour rating   30 seconds
Direction of rotation   Clockwise as viewed from drive end
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Type   Electronically-controlled automatic, six-speed forward, one reverse
Primary reduction   Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 3.359
2nd 2.094
3rd 1.484
4th 1.065
5th 0.754
6th 0.555
Reverse 2.269
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 3.722
STEERING Type   Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio   16.19
Turns, lock-to-lock   2.98
Steering wheel diameter   380 mm (15.0 in)
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
Rear Independent multilink with stabilizer, coil spring
Shock absorber Front Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
Rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRES Size   P245/45R18 96V
Size of spare tire   T155/70D17 110M
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Front -0°08'
Rear -1°15'
Caster Front 2°10'
Total toe-in Front 0 mm (0 in)
Rear 2 mm (0.08 in)
Front wheel turning angle Inward 37° 19'
Outward (reference) 30° 39'
BRAKES Type of service brake Front Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Rear Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Type of parking brake   Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area Front 55.2 cm2 (9.02 sq in) x 2
Rear 27.9 cm2 (4.33 sq in) x 2
Parking brake shoe friction surface area   45.6 cm2 (7.07 sq in)
AIR CONDITIONING Compressor Type Piston
Capacity 171 mL (10.4 cu in)/rev
Maximum speed 7, 600 RPM
Lubricant capacity 127.5 mL (41/3 fl.oz)
Lubricant type DENSO ND-OIL 8
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Radial
Motor type 254W/12V
Speed control Infinitely variable
Maximum capacity 550 m3 (19, 420 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) 35 W maximum at 12 V
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity 450-500 g (15.8-17.6 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGS Battery   12 V-72 Ah/20 HR (12V-55 Ah/5 HR)
Fuses Battery terminal fuse box 50 A
Under-hood fuse/relay box 120 A, 70A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box 30 A, 20 A, 15A, 10A.7.5A
Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box 30 A, 20 A, 7.5 A
Auxiliary under-dash fuse/relay box 7.5 A
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12V-60W (HB3)
Headlight low beam (HID) 12V-35 W (D2S)
Fog lights 12V-35 W (H8)
Front turn signal lights 12 V-24 CP (Amber)
Side turn signal lights LED
Front parking/Front side marker lights 12 V-1.5 CP
Rear turn signal lights 12 V-21 W (Amber)
Rear side marker/brake/taillights LED
High mount brake light LED
Back-up lights 12 V-21 W
License plate lights 12 V-5 W
Ambient light LED
Map lights 12 V-8 W
Trunk light 12V-5W
Door courtesy lights 12V-2 CP
Glove box light 12V-1.4W
Vanity mirror lights 12V-2W
Gauge lights LED
Indicator lights LED
Console box light 12V-1.4W
Footwell lights LED
Door pocket lights LED
Door outer handle lights LED
Door inner handle lights LED
Ashtray lights LED