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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine |
Acura
MDX |
Type
|
3.5-liter,
SOHC VTEC 60-degree V-6 |
Horsepower, SAE Net
|
260 hp
@ 5,750 rpm |
| Torque |
250 lbs-ft
@ 3,500-5,000 rpm |
| Redline |
6,300 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.5 in x 3.66 in (89mm
x 93 mm) |
| Displacement |
212 cu in (3471 cc) |
| Compression Ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Induction System |
Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Valvetrain |
Variable Valve Timing and
Lift Electronic Control (VTECTM), 4 valves per cylinder,
belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy |
| Emission Control |
Electronic ULEV-2 emission
control |
| Ignition System |
Direct Ignition System
with knock control |
Alternator
|
130 amp. Max |
| Battery |
12V, maintenance free |
| Recommended Fuel |
Premium Unleaded |
| Powertrain |
2003 Acura MDX |
| Layout |
Transverse
mounted, front engine, four wheel drive |
| Drivetrain |
VTM-4™
Variable Torque Management™ 4-wheel drive |
| Transmission |
Electronically controlled,
5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control |
| Transmissions Gear Ratios: |
|
| 1st gear |
2.693 |
| 2nd gear |
1.566 |
| 3rd gear |
1.023 |
| 4th gear |
0.729 |
| 5th gear |
0.531 |
| Reverse |
1.889 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4.375 |
| Chassis |
2003
Acura MDX |
Body Type
|
Steel
unit body |
| Front Suspension |
Independent
strut with "L" arm |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent
multi-link with trailing arm |
| Shock Absorbers |
Gas-pressurized |
| Stabilizer Bars |
Front |
23 mm
diameter |
| Rear |
20 mm
diameter |
| Steering
Type |
Variable
power-assisted, rack-and-pinion |
| Steering
Ratio |
16.9 :
1 |
| Steering
Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
3.22 |
| Turning Circle
(curb to curb) |
37.2 ft
(11.34 m) |
| Wheels |
17 x 6.5
cast-aluminum alloy |
| Tires |
P235/65R17
all-season |
| Braking System |
4-wheel
disc brakes with 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) |
| Discs |
Front |
Ventilated 11.8 in (300
mm) diameter;
1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear |
Solid
12.3 in (313 mm) diameter;
0.4 in (11 mm) rotor thickness |
| Total Swept Area |
Front |
63.5 sq
in (409.6 cm2) |
| Rear |
35.0 sq in (225.9 cm2) |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
4-channel system with 4
wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
| Capacities
/ EPA Mileage |
2003
Acura MDX |
Crankcase
|
4.2 US
qt (4.0 L) |
| Cooling System |
9.5 US
qt (9.0 L) |
| Fuel tank |
19.2 US
gallons (72.7 L) |
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
17 / 23 MPG |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003
Acura MDX |
| Wheelbase |
106.3
in (2700 mm) |
| Track, front |
66.3 in
(1685 mm) |
| Track, rear |
66.5 in
(1690 mm) |
| Overall Length |
188.5 in (4789 mm) |
| Overall Width |
77.0 in
(1,955 mm) |
| Overall Height |
68.7 in (1744 mm) |
Minimum Ground Clearance
|
8.0 in (203 mm) |
| Approach/Departure Angle |
Approach degrees - 28° |
| Departure degrees - 21° |
| Breakover- 21° |
| Curb Weight |
MDX - 4,420 lbs (2,005
kg) |
| MDX with Touring Package
- 4,473 lbs (2,029 kg) |
| Touring Package w/ Navigation
System - 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) |
| Touring Package w/ Navigation
System and Rear Entertainment System - 4,504 lbs (2,043
kg) |
Weight Distribution
(% front / rear) |
49.5 / 50.5 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) |
5,732 lbs. (2,600 kg) |
| Maximum Towing Capacity |
4,500 lbs boat / 3,500
lbs trailer |
| Maximum Tongue Weight |
450 lbs |
| Interior
Dimensions |
Front |
2nd |
3rd |
| Head Room |
38.7
in (983 mm) |
39.0
in (990 mm) |
36.3
in (921 mm) |
| Leg Room |
41.5 in
(1055 mm) |
37.8 in
(959 mm) |
29.3 in
(745 mm) |
| Hip Room |
56.9 in
(1446 mm) |
56.3 in
(1431 mm) |
48.5 in
(1232 mm) |
| Shoulder Room |
61.2 in (1555 mm) |
61.1 in (1551 mm) |
58.6 in (1489 mm) |
| Passenger Volumes |
161.5
cu ft |
| Cargo with 2nd and 3rd row seats down |
81.5 cu ft |
| Cargo with 3rd row seats
down |
49.6 cu
ft |
| Cargo behind 3rd row
seats |
14.8 cu
ft |
| Warranties |
2003
Acura MDX |
| Vehicle |
4-year
/ 50,000-mile limited warranty |
| Outer Body Rust-Through |
5-year
/ unlimited-mile limited warranty |
| Acura Total Luxury Care
(TLC) with roadside assistance |
4-year
/ 50,000-mile |
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