Acura RSX

• Revised suspension tuning for increased handling precision and a smoother ride
• Ride height reduced by 7 mm
• Optimized damper and spring settings
• Firmer stabilizer bars (front and rear for Type-S, front for RSX)
• Bushings at suspension installation points were optimized
• Inversely wound front coil springs
• Refined steering system for enhanced feel and quicker response
• Swifter steering ratio
• Stiffer steering column
• Pump flow increased by seven percent
• Kickback reduction valve
• Optimized braking system for enhanced stopping power and feel
• Pedal stroke decreased
• Master cylinder diameter increased
• Brake pedal toe rigidity increased
• Larger diameter 17-inch sport design alloy wheels and 215/45R17 all-season high-performance tires

• Body rigidity increased 15 percent in front and 21 percent in the rear through the application of reinforcements at key areas

• Vehicle noise and vibrations reduced
• Engine damper added to front subframe to reduce engine rocking and vibration transmitted from the engine to the cabin
• Insulation material added at key points on doors and roof to reduce road noise
• Side-mirror gaps sealed and weather strip added
• New front and rear bumper designs
• Redesigned headlight and taillight assemblies
• Restyled signature 5-sided Acura grille
• Redesigned side sill garnish
• Four new exterior colors: Magnesium Metallic, Vivid Blue Pearl, Jade Green Metallic, Blaze Orange Metallic
• Freshened interior design
• Deeply bolstered front seats with thicker cushions
• New chrome and titanium-look accents
• Meter faces changed from metallic to white

2005 & 2006 RSX Type-S Additional Enhancements:

• The engine intake and exhaust modifications that boost the power of the Type-S models to 210 hp (157 kW) at 7800 rpm, compared to 200 hp (150 kW) at 7400 rpm on the previous model.
• Higher performance camshafts sourced from the Type-R engine
• Air intake duct enlarged for increased air flow
• Larger diameter exhaust pipes to increase exhaust flow
• Catalytic converter optimized to reduce exhaust back pressure
• Larger diameter front strut tower bar
• Bushings replaced by bearings on strut mount
• Deck lid spoiler
• 6-speed transmission optimized with a lower final gear ratio for quicker acceleration and carbon synchronizers replacing brass on 5th and 6th gears for a smoother shift feel

Gear Ratios for the 2005 & 2006 revision

Gear Ratios 1st Gear – 3.267 2nd Gear – 2.130 3rd Gear – 1.517 4th Gear – 1.147 5th Gear – 0.921 6th Gear – 0.738 Reverse – 3.583 Final Drive – 4.765