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2005-2006 Acura RSX:
- Revised suspension tuning for increased handling precision and a smoother ride
- Ride height reduced by 7 mm
- Optimized damper and spring settings
- Firmer stabilizer bars (front and rear for Type-S, front for RSX)
- Bushings at suspension installation points were optimized
- Inversely wound front coil springs
- Refined steering system for enhanced feel and quicker response
- Quicker steering ratio
- Stiffer steering column
- Pump flow increased by seven percent
- Kickback reduction valve
- Optimized braking system for enhanced stopping power and feel
- Pedal stroke decreased
- Master cylinder diameter increased
- Brake pedal to rigidity increased
- Larger diameter 17-inch sport design alloy wheels and 215/45R17 all-season high-performance tires
- Body rigidity increased 15 percent in front and 21 percent in the rear through the application of reinforcements at key areas
- Vehicle noise and vibrations reduced
- Engine damper added to front subframe to reduce engine rocking and vibration transmitted from the engine to the cabin
- Insulation material added at key points on doors and roof to reduce road noise
- Side-mirror gaps sealed and weather strip added
- More generic exterior styling
- New front and rear bumper designs
- Redesigned headlight and taillight assemblies
- Restyled signature 5-sided Acura grille
- Redesigned side sill garnish
- Four new exterior colors: Magnesium Metallic, Vivid Blue Pearl, Jade Green Metallic, Blaze Orange Metallic
- Freshened interior design
- Deeply bolstered front seats with thicker cushions
- New chrome and titanium-look accents
- Gauge Cluster Meter faces changed from metallic to white
2005-2006 RSX Type-S Additional Enhancements:
- K20Z1 engine changed from the 02-04 Type-S K20A2.
- The engine intake and exhaust modifications that boost the horsepower of the 05-06 Type-S model to 210 at 7800 rpm (SAE corrected - revised to 201 hp in 2006), compared to 200 hp (SAE corrected - revised to 191 hp) at 7400 rpm on the previous model.
- High performance camshafts to improve engine breathing
- Air intake duct enlarged for increased air flow
- Larger diameter exhaust pipes to increase exhaust flow
- Catalytic converter optimized to reduce exhaust backpressure
- 6-speed transmission optimized with a lower final gear ratio (4.77) for quicker acceleration and carbon synchronizers replacing brass on 5th and 6th gears for a smoother shift feel
- Larger diameter front strut tower bar gas
- Bushings replaced by bearings on strut mount
- Deck lid spoiler
- In 2005 the RSX Type-S received camshafts, b-pipe and muffler from the exhaust, 4.77 final drive ratio, crankshaft pulley and the intake snorkel duct from the Japanese model Honda Integra Type-R. Rev-limit was also increased from 8100 rpms to 8300 rpms.
The RSX Base Model Engine 2002-2006: K20A3
- Displacement: 1998 cc
- Compression: 9.8:1
- Power: 155 hp (SAE Corrected 8/04) (115 kW) @ 6500 rpm
- Torque: 139 ft·lbf* (191 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
- Redline: 7000 rpm
The RSX Type-S Model Engine 2002-2004: K20A2
- Displacement: 1998 cc
- Compression: 11.0:1
- Power: 191 hp (*SAE Corrected 8/04*) (147 kW) @ 7400 rpm
- Torque: 145 ft·lbf (193 N·m) @ 6000 rpm
- Redline: 8100 rpm
*- The K20A2 was never SAE corrected/revised. If so, it would have been corrected to the HP shown above.
The RSX Type-S Model Engine 2005-2006: K20Z1
- Displacement: 1998 cc
- Compression: 11.0:1
- Power: 201 hp (SAE Corrected 8/04) (150 kW) @ 7800 rpm
- Torque: 141 ft·lbf (194 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
- Redline: 8300 rpm
Awards since the RSX Type-S was born in 2001 (Which is the year the 2002 RSX hit the market):
- The RSX was listed among Car and Driver magazine's 10 Best list for 2002 and 2003.
- John Lingenfelter Memorial Trophy
- Won the September 2005 "Cheap Speed" comparison in Car & Driver in which it was pitted against the Dodge SRT-4 ACR, Subaru Impreza WRX, Chevrolet Cobalt SS, and the Saturn ION Redline.
- Won the May 2002 "Four Wedges & a Bubble" comparison in Car & Driver in which it was pitted against the Celica GT-S, Eclipse GTS, Hyundai Tiburon GT V6, and the VW New Beetle Turbo S.
- Won the "2001-2002 Sports Coupe" comparison from Edmunds.com in which it was pitted against the Celica GT-S, VW GTi, Prelude Type SH, Eclipse GT, and the Mercury Cougar V6.
- Won Spike TV's "Autorox" car awards show for tastiest tuner.
- Listed as one of Spike TV's top 52 cars of all time.
- Won top ten car in SCC in 2004
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