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The Cars<br />

ACURA RSX TYPE S<br />

Class: SPEED TOURING CAR<br />

Year Models Eligible: 2002 - 2006<br />

Vehicle Type: Front engine, front wheel drive, two door<br />

coupe<br />

Engine Layout: Inline 4, aluminum block and head<br />

Displacement: 2408cc (147 ci)<br />

Valves: 16<br />

Compression: 12.5:1<br />

Induction: Natur<strong>all</strong>y aspirated<br />

Maximum Boost: N.A.<br />

Maximum Engine Speed: 7800 rpm<br />

Power: 275 hp<br />

Torque: 180 lb-ft<br />

Wheelbase: 101.2"<br />

Wheel Size: 8x17"<br />

Tire Size: 235/40/17<br />

Forward Gears: 6<br />

Differential: Limited Slip<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r modifications: The RSX uses <strong>the</strong> same 2.4 liter engine package as <strong>the</strong> TSX.<br />

Alternate front and rear control arms are <strong>all</strong>owed, along with adjustable rear upper control<br />

links.<br />

His<strong>to</strong>ry: Made its debut in 2002, not running a full season until 2003, replacing <strong>the</strong> ultrasuccessful<br />

Integra model. Showed it was just as competitive as <strong>the</strong> newer Acura TSX with a<br />

dominating performance at Laguna Seca in 2006.<br />

Poles (Most Recent): 2 (Laguna Seca, 2006)<br />

Wins (Most Recent): 6 (Laguna Seca, 2006)<br />

140 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED <strong>World</strong> Ch<strong>all</strong>enge Media Guide<br />

ACURA TSX<br />

Class: SPEED TOURING CAR<br />

Years Eligible: 2003 -<br />

Vehicle Type: Front engine, front wheel drive, four door<br />

sedan<br />

Engine Layout: Inline 4, aluminum block and head<br />

Displacement: 2408cc (147 ci)<br />

Valves: 16<br />

Compression: 12.5:1<br />

Induction: Natur<strong>all</strong>y aspirated<br />

Maximum Boost: N.A.<br />

Maximum Engine Speed: 7800 rpm<br />

Horsepower: 275 bhp<br />

Torque: 180 lb-ft.<br />

Wheelbase: 102.8"<br />

Wheel Size: 8x17"<br />

Tire Size: 235/40/17<br />

Forward Gears: 6<br />

Differential: Limited Slip<br />

Restric<strong>to</strong>r: 25%<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r modifications: Xtrac sequential transmission may be used. Alternate front control<br />

arms are permitted. Adjustable rear upper control links are also permitted.<br />

His<strong>to</strong>ry: Introduced <strong>to</strong> SPEED Touring Car competition in 2004 and made a successful debut<br />

with multiple vic<strong>to</strong>ries. Followed up that successs with a sweep <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Drivers' and<br />

Manufacturers' Championships in 2005, 2006 and 2008.<br />

Poles (Most Recent): 15 (Road America, 2008)<br />

Wins (Most Recent): 17 (Mid-Ohio, 2008)<br />

2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED <strong>World</strong> Ch<strong>all</strong>enge Media Guide 141<br />

The Cars

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