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2002 Acura RSX Base 2DR Coupe Manual

Base 2dr Coupe

$19,950 MSRP
2.0L I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.9 sec

0-60 mph

15.9 sec

@ 89 mph

Horsepower • Torque
160 hp

Power

141 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,721 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2002

Make:

Acura

Model:

RSX

Trim:

Base 2DR Coupe Manual

Style:

Base 2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$19,950

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,721 lbs

Length:

172.2 in.

Width:

67.9 in.

Height:

55.1 in.

Wheelbase:

101.2 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

Weight Distribution:

Front: 64.0% | Rear: 36.0%

MPG:

27 city / 33 hwy

Fuel:

13.2 gal. / 396 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

160 hp @ 6,500 rpm

Torque:

141 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

2.0L I-4

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.80 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.87 sec

0-60 mph:

8.3 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

21.03 sec

0-100 mph:

21.46 sec

60-130 mph:

47.16 sec

Top Speed:

138 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.27 sec @ 68.6 mph

¼ mile:

15.88 sec @ 89.1 mph

½ mile:

25 sec @ 107.2 mph

1 mile:

40.32 sec @ 123.3 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55VR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55VR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.389

Gear Ratios

1: 3.267

2: 1.88

3: 1.212

4: 0.921

5: 0.738

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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