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2014 Acura RLX Specifications - 2/15/2013

POWERTRAIN

 

Engine Type

 

Direct-injection 3.5-liter SOHC V-6 with Earth Dreams Technology

 

Horsepower, SAE net

 

310 hp at 6,500 rpm

 

Torque, SAE net

 

272 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm

 

Redline

 

6,800 rpm

 

Bore and Stroke

 

3.5 x 3.7 inches (89 x 93 mm)

 

Displacement

 

211.8 cu in (3,471 cc)

 

Compression Ratio

 

11.5:1

 

Induction System

 

Direct Injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle system, Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)

 

Valvetrain

 

Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control          (i-VTEC®), 4- valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft (SOHC)

 

Engine Block

 

Aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder liners

 

Cylinder Head

 

Aluminum head with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder

 

Emissions Certification

 

EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV

 

Ignition System

 

Direct ignition system with knock control

 

Alternator / Battery

 

12 volt – 150 amp-hour / 12 volt – 72 amp-hour

 

Recommended Fuel

 

Premium Unleaded

 

Engine Layout

 

Transversely mounted, front-engine

 

Drivetrain

 

Front Wheel Drive with Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS)

 

Transmission

 

6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters, Sport mode and Grade Logic Control


 

Gear Ratios

 

Transmission gear ratios

 

First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Reverse
Final Drive

3.383:1
2.110:1
1.485:1
1.062:1
0.760:1
0.556:1
2.264:1
4.250:1


CHASSIS

 

Body Type

 

Steel unit body

 

Front Suspension

 

Independent double-wishbone

 

Rear Suspension

 

Independent multi-link suspension

 

Shock Absorbers

 

Telescopic, gas-filled Amplitude Reactive Dampers (front and rear)

 

Stabilizer Bars

 

33 mm diameter, solid (front); 25 mm diameter, solid (rear)

 

Steering Type

 

Electric power steering, rack-and-pinion

 

Steering Ratio

 

13.9:1

 

Steering Wheel Turns

 

2.58 turns (lock-to-lock)

 

Turning Circle

 

40.5 feet (curb-to-curb)

 

Wheels

 

18x8-inch noise-reducing alloy wheels (RLX, RLX with Navigation); 19x8-inch noise-reducing alloy wheels (Technology, Krell and Advance packages)

 

Tires

 

Michelin Pilot MXM4 P245/45R-18 all-season tires (RLX, RLX with Navigation); Michelin Primacy MXM4 245/40R-19 all-season tires (Technology, Krell and Advance packages)

 

Braking System

 

4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

 

Front Brakes

 

12.3-inch (312 mm) diameter ventilated rotors
with single-piston calipers

 

Rear Brakes

 

12.2-inch (310 mm) diameter solid rotors
with single-piston calipers

 

Stability Control

 

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control System


 


CAPACITIES

 

Cooling System (total)

 

2.4 gallons (9.2 liters)

 

Fuel tank

 

18.5 gallons (70.0 liters)

 

Engine Oil

 

Change with oil filter – 4.5 quarts (4.3 liters)

 

 


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

 

Wheelbase

 

112.2 in

 

(2850 mm)

 

Track, front

 

64.3 in

 

(1632 mm)

 

Track, rear

 

64.2 in

 

(1630 mm)

 

Overall Length

 

196.1 in

 

(4982 mm)

 

Overall Width

 

74.4 in

 

(1890 mm)

 

Overall Height

 

57.7 in

 

(1465 mm)

 

Ground Clearance
Unladen
Fully Laden

 

4.5 in
3.8 in

 

(115 mm)
(96 mm)

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

 

Front Seats

 

Head Room
Leg Room
Hip Room
Shoulder Room

 

37.6 in
42.3 in
55.9 in
59.6 in

 

(954 mm)
(1074 mm)
(1419 mm)
(1514 mm)

 

Second Row Seats

 

Head Room
Leg Room
Hip Room
Shoulder Room

 

36.9 in
38.8 in
54.5 in
57.0 in

 

(937 mm)
(985 mm)
(1385 mm)
(1449 mm)

 

Interior Volumes

 

Passenger volume  (cu. ft.)

Cargo area (cu. ft.)

 

 

102.1

15.3/ 15.1 (Krell Audio and Advance packages)

FUEL ECONOMY

 

EPA Fuel Mileage
(city/highway/combined)

 

20/31/24*  mpg

 

 


WEIGHTS

 

Curb Weight

 

RLX

RLX with Navigation

RLX with Technology

RLX with Krell Audio

RLX with Advance

 

3,933 lbs (1,784 kg)

3,933 lbs (1,784 kg)

3,955 lbs (1,794 kg)

3,981 lbs (1,806 kg)

3,997 lbs (1,813 kg)

 

Weight Distribution  (front/rear)

 

RLX

RLX with Navigation

RLX with Technology

RLX with Krell Audio

RLX with Advance

 

2,416 lbs / 1,517 lbs

2,416 lbs / 1,517 lbs

2,425 lbs / 1,530 lbs

2,425 lbs / 1,556 lbs

2,432 lbs / 1,565 lbs



WARRANTY

 

Vehicle

 

4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty

 

Powertrain

 

6-year / 70,000-mile limited warranty

 

Outer Body Rust-Through

 

5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty

*Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Acura. Final EPA mileage estimates not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.