The Acura RSX Type-S for 2003
There have been several award-winning cars from Acura over the years, including the Acura RSX of 2003. There are three trim levels to the RSX, including Base, L, and Type-S. The Type-S version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2002 the popular 2.0 liter VTEC has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.
Stop and Go
Standard equipment in the RSX for 2002 and 2003 includes the 2.0 liter engine by Honda, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the VTEC engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the RSX.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RSX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The RSX is 172.20 inches long, 67.90 inches wide, and 55.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.20 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $23,270, with a dealer invoice cost of $21,215. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2003 RSX is a PGM-FI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.
The 2003 RSX gets 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
Parting Shots
The 2003 model year was very successful for the Acura RSX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Type-S version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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