The latest edition of Automobile magazine said the US RSX Type R will have 217 HP and 152 lb-ft of torque.

Just thought Id share



[Modified by HX_Guy, 12:02 PM 8/9/2001]

 

Nice Torque Rating!!!

 

That is exactly the specs of the JDM Type R. I wonder if the USDM Type R is really going to meet those numbers since the JDM models are almost always tuned to be more HP. I suppose the JDM ITR might go up in HP during the same year.

 

The thing is...that's still factory...and with any factory tuning...there's always room to improve...

 

sorry i havent been keeping up with the media but is the type-r for sure coming to north america? and when is the tentative release for it?

 

Do you have a link to this info. or could you please scan the article ,, I am jumping in my seat , I want that car BAD

 

That is a very small increase in power for a "Type R" model. The G3 ITR offered 25 more hp...this one only offers 17? Should be 220 minimum IMO

 

Although there was "just" a 25 HP (at the flywheel, even less at the wheels) increase between the 3G Integra GS-R and Type R, that was just one part of the R total package. You need to factor in the reduction in weight, LSD, stiffer chassis, tuned suspension, shorter gears, etc. etc. Add that to the fact that Honda didn't build the Type R to be a drag strip car.

The RSX Type S and Type R will probably be closer in performance than the 3G GS-R and Type R, but think the RSX Type R will hand the Type S it's *** on the track.

 

Here is some info I got from the Honda JP web page: http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto...107/index.html


Weight:
2579 (No AC) 2601 (With AC)

Eng.:
217HP/8000RPM
152FT-LB/7000RPM
VTEC Comes on at 6000RPM
8400RPM Redline
11.5:1 CR

Trany:
1st 3.266 Same as RSX-S
2nd 2.130 Same as RSX-S
3rd 1.517 Same as RSX-S
4th 1.212
5th .972
6th .780
FD 4.764 (4.388 for RSX-S
Weight(WET): 117.3lb
10.4lb Flywheel
LSD

Tires:
215/45 R17

Check out the Honda page, it has cool pics.

Ermax