Brief Acura TSX History

The TSX was first introduced in 2004, in the USA. Outside of the US, the TSX is known as the Honda Accord. The 06′ TSX model is based off the Accord Type-S found in Japan. The TSX fills gap left when the Integra sedan was discontinued and replaced by the RSX (which only came in a hatch back flavor).

There was little change from the 2004 to 2005 TSX. The 2006 model had minor model improvements (for example: minor bumper style changes, fog lamps included, bluetooth included).  The 2007 model introduced tire pressure sensors.

The 2006 Acura TSX was awarded 2006 10Best Award “Best Sports Sedan” from Car & Driver.

The Maintenance Minder codes for the 2006 Acura TSX, from page 274 from the “2006 TSX Owner’s Manual” by Acura.

2006 Acura TSX ENGINEERING Engine 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC with Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) system [K24A2] Horsepower, SAE net 205hp @ 7000rpm Torque, SAE net 164 lbs-ft @ 4500 rpm Redline 7100rpm VTEC engagement 6000 (although doesn’t behave like older Honda engines) Fuel cutoff 7200rpm ? (I’m guessing here) Bore & Stroke 87 mm x 99 mm Connecting rod length Displacement 143.6 cu. in. (2354 cc) Compression ratio 10.5:1 Alternator Battery 12V, Maintenance free Induction system Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) multi-point injection Valvetrain i-VTEC intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTECTM), DOHC, 4-valves-per-cylinder, chain-driven camshafts and variable timing control Engine Block Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron liners Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy with 4 valves-per-cylinder and pent-roof combustion chambers Emission Control LEV-2 (Low Emissions Vehicle-II) Ignition System Direct ignition system Drivetrain Transverse-mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive Transmission Close-ratio 6 spd manual with magnesium case 1st 3.27 2nd 1.88 3rd 1.36 4th 1.03 5th .83 6th .66 Reverse 3.58 Final Drive 4.76 BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS Body Type Steel unit body Front Suspension double -wishbone, 25.4mm x 4.5mm stabalizer bar Rear Suspension double-wishbone with multi-link, 25.4mm x 15.0mm stabalizer bar Shock Absorbers Telescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas filled Steering Type Torque-sensing variable power-assist rack-and-pinion Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock 2.7 Turning Circle, curb-to-curb 38.1 feet Wheels 17x7JJ 7-spoke alloy wheels Tires P215/50 R17 93V All Season radials Braking System 4-Wheel disc brakes with 4-channel ABS and brake assist Front Discs Ventilated, 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter x 28 mm thickness Rear Discs Solid 10.2 in (260 mm) diameter x 9 mm thickness Parking Brake Anti-Lock Braking System 4-channel Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement Traction Control System (TCS) Incorporated into VSA FUEL ECONOMY EPA Estimated Mileage, City/Highway 22/30 (6 spd) Recommended Fuel Premium unleaded 91 octane CAPACITIES Crankcase 5.3 US quarts Cooling system 7.2 US quarts (manual) Fuel Tank 17.1 US gallons (64.7 liters) EPA Passenger Volume 90.9 cu ft EPA Cargo Volume 13.2 cu ft EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Wheelbase 105.1″ (2670 mm) Track, front 59.6″ (1515 mm) Track, rear 59.6″ (1514 mm) Length 183.4″ (4659 mm) Width 69.4″ (1762 mm) Height 57.3″ (1456mm) Min Ground Clearance 6.1in (154.0mm) Curb Weight 3257 lbs (1428 kg) Weight distribution (% F/R) 60/40 INTERIOR DIMENSIONS Front Head room 37.8 (960 mm) Leg room 42.4″ (1077 mm) Hip room 54.4″ (1382 mm) Shoulder room 55.4 (1077 mm) Rear Head room 37.3″ (947 mm) Leg room 34.2″ (868 mm) Hip room 54.4″ (1359 mm) Shoulder room 53.5″ (1359 mm) PERFORMANCE 0-30 mph 3.1 sec 0-60 mph 7.2 sec 0-100 mph 19.1 sec 0-120 mph 1/4 mile 15.7 sec @ 91 mph Top speed 145 mph for 2004 TSX 60-0 mph 130.31 ft 70-0 mph 177 ft 300 ft Skidpad 0.80 g Interior sound 40 db Interior sound, full throttle 75 db Interior sound, 70 mph cruising 70 db Interior sound, 70 mph coasting