2018 Acura RLX specifications

2018 Acura RLX data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2850 mm 112.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1633 mm 64.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1631 mm 64.2 inches
Length 5032 mm 198.1 inches
Width 1890 mm 74.4 inches
Height 1466 mm 57.7 inches
Ground clearance 114 mm 4.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1804 kg 3977 lb
Weight distribution 61% front
fuel tank capacity 70.1 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 3.5 litre
3471 cc
(211.813 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 93 mm
3.5 × 3.66 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 314 PS (310 bhp) (231 kW)
at 6500 rpm
maximum torque 369 Nm (272 ft·lb) (37.6 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output 66.6 kW/litre
90.6 ps/litre
89.3 bhp/litre
1.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 106.31 Nm/litre
1.28 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11.5:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1335.9 kPa (193.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 578.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
174.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
128.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
171.84 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.8 kg/kW
13.04 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 20/29/33 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km11.8/8.1/7.1 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre8.5/12.3/14.0 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG24.0/34.8/39.6 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG20.0/29.0/33.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8.0 x 19
Wheel size rear 8.0 x 19
Tyres front 245/40 R 19
Tyres rear 245/40 R 19
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 312 mm
Rear brake diameter 310 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 10 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.52
Final drive ratio 3.61
general
Carfolio.com ID541266
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2018 Acura RLX added 2018-01-26.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Acura RLX models

4 door sedan/​saloon FF 10A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1804 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 7A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 382.0 PS 377 bhp 281 kW 1987 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 10A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1804 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 7A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 382.0 PS 377 bhp 281 kW 1987 kg
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 7A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 382.0 PS 377 bhp 281 kW 1987 kg
Acura RLX P-AWS -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1794 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 7A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 382.0 PS 377 bhp 281 kW 1956 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1784 kg
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 7A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 382.0 PS 377 bhp 281 kW 1956 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1784 kg
Acura RLX -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1784 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 9A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 299 PS 295 bhp 220 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1935 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
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Chrysler 300 Limited -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1935 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1935 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1935 kg
Chrysler 300S -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1820 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1820 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1935 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1935 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1935 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1935 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1820 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1920 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3604 cm3/219.9cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1823 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1823 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3778 cm3/230.5cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1973 kg
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5 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 3342 cm3/203.9cuin 297 PS 293 bhp 218 kW 1665 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3778 cm3/230.5cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1949 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3778 cm3/230.5cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1949 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 1655 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 1655 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 1655 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1690 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1690 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1690 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1690 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1765 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1765 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1765 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1765 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1690 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3726 cm3/227.4cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 7A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 1805 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF CVT 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1668 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF CVT 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1637 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF CVT 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1637 kg
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