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2006 Acura RSX A-Spec Concept

2006 Acura RSX A-Spec Concept

2006 Acura RSX A-Spec Concept

Las Vegas 11/01/2005 – Modified by the accessory design and engineering group of American Honda, this highly-tuned 2005 RSX is a styling exercise created to explore the design possibilities of Acura’s latest sporty performance coupe. The Concept RSX rides on a chassis with a track that has been widened five in.es compared to stock. The body and chassis of the Concept RSX is comprised of racecar suspension tuning, large 19-in. “black chrome” wheels, prototype Michelin F1 rain tires, Brembo brakes, front and rear carbon fiber spoilers and diffusers, an underbody spoiler, dual center exhaust, custom HID headlights and massive fender. Inside, the driver cockpit has been modified to race specs with carbon fiber seats, race-style instrument panel, a custom gauge cluster with 9000 RPM redline and numerous other enhancements.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine K20A2 Inline-4
position Front Transverse
aspiration Natural
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement 1998 cc / 121.9 in³
bore 86 mm / 3.39 in
stroke 86 mm / 3.39 in
compression 11.0:1
power 149.1 kw / 200 bhp @ 7400 rpm
specific output 100.1 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 158.73 bhp per tonne
torque 192.53 nm / 142.0 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
redline 7900
body / frame Unit Steel w/Carbon Spoilers & Diffuser, Custom Widebody Kit
driven wheels FWD
front tires Prototype Michelin F1
rear tires Prototype Michelin F1
front brakes Brembro Discs
f brake size mm / in
rear brakes Brembro Discs
r brake size mm / in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Power Assist
f suspension MacPherson Struts w/29mm Stabilizer Bar, Lower Control Arm, Coil
r suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, 19mm Stabilizer Bar, Coil Sprin
wheelbase 2570 mm / 101.2 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.267:1, 2.130:1, 1.517:1, 1.147:1, 0.921:1, 0.738:1, :1
final drive 4.389:1
top speed ~241.4 kph / 150.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~6.8 seconds