2003 Acura MDX Specifications

POWERTRAIN
MDX

Engine 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 (VTEC'), 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

Layout
Transverse mounted, front engine, four wheel drive
Drivetrain
VTM-4(TM) Variable Torque Management(TM) 4-wheel drive
Transmission
Electronically controlled, 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control
Ratios (:1)
1st / 2.693
2nd / 1.566
3rd / 1.023
4th / 0.729
5th / 0.531
Reverse / 1.889
Final / 4.375

CHASSIS
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 JJ 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)
Front Discs
Ventilated 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Discs
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
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)
Volumes
Passenger
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

FUEL ECONOMY
MDX

EPA Fuel Mileage - City / Highway
17 / 23 MPG

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
MDX

Wheelbase
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Track, front
66.3 in (1,685 mm)
Track, rear
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
Overall Length
188.5 in (4,789 mm)
Overall Width
77.0 in (1,955 mm)
Overall Height
68.7 in (1,744 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance
8.0 in (203 mm)
Approach / Departure Angle
Approach - 28