195 hHorses at a high RPM and low torque compared to the lude.
Engine Type
1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system
High-volume intake manifold, hand-polished intake ports
Twin-coil intake valve springs with oval cross-section for high lift
Lightweight, high flow intake valves to extend engine rev range by 200 rpm
High-lift, high-strength connecting rods
High-rigidity, 8-counterweight crankshaft to reduce vibration at high rpm
High-compression (10.6:1), low-friction pistons
High-volume airbox with repositioned intake
Aluminum oil cooler maintains optimum engine-oil temperature
High-flow exhaust system - 30% improvement
Engine code number B18C5
Horsepower, SAE net 195 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque, SAE net 130 lbs-ft @ 7500
VTEC Engagement 5700 rpm
Redline 8400 rpm
Fuel Cutoff 8500 rpm
Bore & Stroke 3.19 in x 3.43 in (81 mm x 87.2 mm)
Connecting Rod Length 3.19"x 3.43"(81mm x 87.2 mm)
Displacement 110 cu in (1797 cc)
Compression Ratio 10.6:1
Induction System Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with single-port intake manifold
Valve-train 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshafts with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system
Ignition System Electronic ignition with knock sensor
Transmission
5-Speed Manual (Standard)
Gear Ratios

1) / (Rpm) Mph
1st 3.230 / (8400 rpm) 39 mph
2nd 2.105 / (8400 rpm) 60 mph
3rd 1.458 / (8400 rpm) 87 mph
4th 1.107 / (8400 rpm) 115 mph
5th 0.848 / (8000 rpm) 143 mph
Reverse 3.000
Final Drive 4.400
Body/Suspension/Chassis
Body Type All-steel unit body
Shock Absorbers Gas-pressurized, front and rear
Steering Type Rotary-valve, variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock 2.98
Turning Circle,
curb-to-curb 34.8 ft (10.6 m)
Braking System Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes
Parking Brake Rear, mechanical
Front Discs Ventilated, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter, 0.98 in (25 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Discs Solid 10.2 in (260 mm) diameter, 0.39 in (10 mm) rotor thickness
Anti-Lock Braking System Lightweight Acura-designed Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with 4 wheel-speed sensors and electronic/hydraulic control unit
Front Suspension 0.94"(24.0 mm) diameter ball-joint type
Rear Suspension Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
0.87" (22.0 mm) diameter
Wheels 6.0 JJ x 15 cast-aluminum alloy
Tire Size Bridgestone Potenza RE010
195/55 R15 84V
Fuel Economy
EPA Estimated Mileage, City/Highway 5-speed: 25/30
Recommended Fuel Premium unleaded 91 (R+M/2)
*Use for comparison purposes only. California figures are the same. Your mileage may vary. Gasoline with an octane number lower than 91 may be used, with reduced performance.
Exterior Dimensions
Type R
Wheelbase 101.2 in (2570 mm)
Track, front 58.3 in (1480 mm)
Track, rear 58.1 in (1475 mm)
Length 172.4 in (4380 mm)
Width 67.3 in (1710 mm)
Height 50.2 in (1275 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance 4.5 in (115 mm)
Curb Weight
Manual transmission 2639 lbs (1197 kg)
Automatic transmission NA
Weight distribution
(%) front/rear 62/38
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