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Acura
RSX S-Type
The base RSX has the
K20A3 motor with a specific output of 160
hp (119 kW) and is offered with either an
automatic or a five-speed manual transmission;
and the Type-S has a 200 hp (2002-2004) K20A2
or 210 hp (157 kW) in 2005 K20Z1 motor and
a short-throw 6 speed manual transmission.
For 2006 model year vehicles Honda has switched
to the Rev 8/04 SAE standards for measuring
horsepower. The base RSX now is rated at 155
hp and the Type-S is rated at 201 hp. In 2005
the RSX Type-S received camshafts, b-pipe
and muffer from the exhaust and the intake
snorkel duct from the Japanese model Honda
Integra Type-R.
The Honda Integra Type
R, sold in Japan, Australia, and some other
markets, has reduced weight, a 220 PS / 164
kW / 217 hp K20A engine (Japan-only; Oceania
models have a engine similar to the Acura
RSX-S), as well as a limited slip differential
(LSD) and stiffer springs and shocks, Brembo
brakes, 17" rims on Bridgestone Potenza
tires, Recaro suede seats, body trim, and
more.
Despite its popularity,
the RSX (as with the Integra before it)
has always been seen by some as being more
worthy of a Honda badge than an Acura one,
and with the release of the 8th generation
Honda Civic Si, this is even more apparent.
Perhaps as a result of this, the RSX is
due to end production in 2007, with the
new Civic Si considered its successor. Although
the new Civic Si is the successor it actually
produces less power to the wheels than the
previous K20Z1 powered 05+ Type-S.
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