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2005 Acura RSX
Since its debut in 2002, the RSX has carved a solid niche in the sports coupe segment, and with the important "tuner" market.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Acura RSX
Acura has built the RSX since 2002. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 2005 Acura RSX to the 2025 Acura RSX. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America.
- Built
- 2002–today
- Brand from
- Japan
- Part of
- Honda
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America
- In the catalog
- 3 cars, 2 of them concepts
How it changed
The most powerful here is the 2005 Acura RSX at 160 hp (119 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2005 Acura RSX, in 8.7 s.
Every RSX in the catalog
2005 Acura RSX A-Spec Concept
Photo: NetCarShow
2025 Acura RSX Concept
The dynamic styling of the Acura RSX Prototype delivers on the design language previewed on the Acura Performance EV Concept, which debuted at the 2024 Monterey Car Week.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 RSX | 160 hp (119 kW) | 141 lb-ft (191 Nm) | 8.7 s | 130 mph (209 km/h) | 1,240 kg (2,734 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 26 mpg |
| 2005 RSX A-Spec | 160 hp (119 kW) | 141 lb-ft (191 Nm) | 8.7 s | 130 mph (209 km/h) | 1,240 kg (2,734 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | — |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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