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2003 Acura RSX

Retail Price	$19975.00
Dealer Invoice	$0.00
Destination Charge	$500

CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS
Maximum power kW:	119
Maximum power hp/PS:	160
maximum torque lb ft:	141
Transmission:	S
Transmission type:	M
overall length (in):	172.2
overall width (in):	67.9
overall height (in):	55.1
wheelbase (in):	101.2
curb to curb turning circle (ft):	38.1
headroom front (in):	37.8
headroom rear (in):	30.1
hip room front (in):	51.1
hip room rear (in):	46.2
leg room front (in):	43.1
leg room rear (in):	29.2
shoulder room front (in):	52.6
shoulder room rear (in):	51.3
interior volume (cuft):	79.2
EPA highway (mpg):	33
EPA city (mpg):	27
curb weight (lbs):	2694

STANDARD FEATURES

Trim level:
Three-door hatchback body style
Seating: four seats
Six speakers
Element antenna
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM radio and CD player
Coefficient of drag: 0.33
12v power outlet: front & rear
Front spoiler
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Four-wheel ABS
Body color front and rear bumpers
Fixed delivery charges: 500
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Remote fuel filler door release
Immobilizer
Cruise control
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front reading lights
Illuminated entry system
Cargo area light
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4374, overall length (inches): 172.2, overall width (mm): 1725, overall width (inches): 67.9, overall height (mm): 1400, overall height (inches): 55.1, wheelbase (mm): 2570, wheelbase (inches): 101.2, front track (mm): 1486, front track (inches): 58.5, rear track (mm): 1486, rear track (inches): 58.5, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11613 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38.1
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 960, front headroom (inches): 37.8, rear headroom (mm): 765, rear headroom (inches): 30.1, front hip room (mm): 1298, front hip room (inches): 51.1, rear hip room (mm): 1173, rear hip room (inches): 46.2, front leg room (mm): 1095, front leg room (inches): 43.1, rear leg room (mm): 742, rear leg room (inches): 29.2, front shoulder room (mm): 1336, front shoulder room (inches): 52.6, rear shoulder room (mm): 1303, rear shoulder room (inches): 51.3, interior volume (liters): 2243 and interior volume (cu ft): 79.2
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (liters): 716, rear seat down (cu ft): 25.3, all seats in place (liters): 504 and all seats in place (cu ft): 17.8
Front-wheel drive
1998 cc 2 liters in-line 4 front engine with 86 mm bore, 86 mm stroke, 9.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Emission control level California
Multi-point injection fuel system
Premium unleaded fuel with additional unleaded
50 liter 13.2 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Service interval indicator
Tachometer
Door ajar warning
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Clock
Luxury trim alloy on dashboard
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Headlight control
Front and rear tires with 205 mm tire width, 55% tire profile and V tire rating
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Gloss paint , black paint , metallic paint , pearl paint
Power: 119 kW , 160 HP SAE @ 6500 rpm; 141 ft lb , 191 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.1, EPA highway (mpg): 33, EPA city (l/100km): 8.7 and EPA city (mpg): 27
Glass electric front sunroof
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Front side airbag with occupant sensors
Two head restraints on front seats
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional cloth
Bucket driver seat with lumbar adjustment and - adjustments , bucket passenger seat with - adjustments
Two symmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Power steering
Lockable glove compartment
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat back storage
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , wishbone rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Manual five-speed transmission with shift lever on floor
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
Air conditioning with climate control
Rear view mirror
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
Rear window with defogger and intermittent
Tinted glass on cabin
Heat reflective glass
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
Front power windows with one one-touch
Full car warranty: duration (months): 48 or distance (miles): 50000, distance (km): 80467
Powertrain warranty: duration (months): 48 or distance (miles): 50000, distance (km): 80467
Anticorrosion warranty: duration (months): 60 or distance (miles): unlimited, distance (km): unlimited
Road-side assistance warranty: duration (months): 48 or distance (miles): 50000, distance (km): 80467
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1222 and curb weight (lbs) 2694
Front and rear alloy wheels with 16 inch rim diam and 6.5 inch rim width
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box

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