2008 Acura MDX - Specifications


Torrance, Calif. 09/12/2007 -- 
   
    POWERTRAIN
  
   
    Engine Type
    3.7-liter 24-valve aluminum-alloy SOHC VTEC¨ V6
  
   
    Displacement
    3664 cc
  
   
    Horsepower, SAE net 
    300 hp at 6000 rpm
  
   
    Torque, SAE net
    275 lb-ft at 5000 rpm
  
   
    Valvetrain
    24-valve Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control 
      (VTEC¨) 
  
   
     Compression Ratio
    11.0:1
  
   
    Redline
    6500 rpm
  
   
    Induction System
    PGM-FI multi-point injection
  
   
    Ignition System
    Electronic direct ignition system
  
   
    Throttle
    Drive-By-Wire Throttle System™
  
   
    Emission Certification
    CARB ULEV-2 and EPA Tier-2, Bin-5
  
   
    Bore and Stroke
    3.4 x 3.8 inches (90 x 96 mm)
  
   
    Engine Block
    Die-cast lightweight aluminum alloy 
  
   
    Alternator
    12V-130 Amperes
  
   
    Battery
    12V-65AH
  
   
    Required Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
  
   
    Layout 
    Transversely mounted, front-engine
  
   
    Drivetrain
    Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™)
  
   
    Transmission
    5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic 
      Control
  
   
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    Ratios (:1)
    1st 2.697
      2nd 1.606
      3rd 1.071
      4th 0.766
      5th 0.538
      Reverse 1.889
      Final 4.533
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    CHASSIS
  
   
    Body Type
    Unit body
  
   
    Front Suspension
     Independent MacPherson strut
  
   
    Rear Suspension
    Independent Multi-link with trailing arm
  
   
    Shock Absorbers
    Twin tube - standard MDX
      Magneto-Rheological fluid monotube - with Sport Package
  
   
    Stabilizer Bars Front
    23.0 mm diameter - standard MDX
      24.0 mm diameter - with Sport Package 
  
   
    Stabilizer Bars Rear
    25.4 mm diameter - standard MDX
      27.2 mm diameter - with Sport Package
  
   
    Steering Type
    Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion
  
   
    Steering Ratio
    17.0:1
  
   
    Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)
    3.29
  
   
    Turning Circle (curb to curb)
    37.6 feet
  
   
    Braking System
    4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake 
      Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
  
   
    Front Discs
    13.0-inch (330 mm) diameter ventilated (w/ dual piston caliper)
  
   
    Rear Discs
    13.2-inch (334 mm) diameter drum in disc
  
   
    Wheels
    18x8 J cast alloy wheels
  
   
    Tires
    P255/55R18 104H All-season 
  
   
    Stability Control
    Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA¨) with Traction Control 
      System (TCS) 
  
   
    CAPACITIES
  
   
    Cooling System
    2.4 gallons/9.2 liters
  
   
    Fuel tank
    21.0 gallons/79.5 liters
  
   
    Volumes
    EPA Passenger -142.2 cubic ft
  
   
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    Maximum cargo w/ rear seats up 15 cubic feet
      Maximum cargo w/ 3rd row folded 42.9 cubic feet
  
   
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    Maximum cargo w/ rear seats down 83.5 cubic feet
  
   
    Engine Oil
    Change with filter- 4.5 quarts/4.3 liters
  
   
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    Total - 5.3 quarts/5.0 liters
  
   
    FUEL ECONOMY
  
   
    EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway
    15/20 mpg
  
   
    EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
  
   
    Wheelbase 
    108.3 in
    (2750 mm)
  
   
    Track, front
    67.7 in 
    (1720 mm
  
   
    Track, rear
    67.5 in
    (1715 mm)
  
   
    Overall Length
    190.7 in 
    (4844 mm)
  
   
    Overall Width
    78.5 in 
    (1994.2 mm)
  
   
    Overall Height
    68.2 in
      65.9 in 
    (1732.6 mm) - unladen
      (1679.3 mm) - fully loaded
  
   
    Ground Clearance
    8.15 in 
      5.61 in 
    (207 mm) - unladen
      (142.5 mm) - fully loaded
  
   
    Approach/Departure Angle
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    Approach - 28.0 degrees
      Departure - 22.9 degrees 
      Breakover - 20.2 degrees
  
   
    WEIGHTS
  
   
    Curb Weight
    4539 lbs (2063 kg)
    MDX Sport -
      4554 lbs (2070 kg) 
      with Technology Package -
      4550 lbs (2068 kg) 
      with Technology & Entertainment Packages - 4578 lbs (2081 kg) 
      with Sport & Entertainment Packages -
      4587 lbs (2085 kg)
  
   
    Weight Distribution (% front / rear) 
    56/44
  
   
    TOWING
  
   
    Maximum Towing Capacity
    5000 lbs
  
   
    INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
  
   
    Front
    Head Room
    39.2 in
    (994.6 mm)
  
   
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    Leg Room
    41.2 in 
    (1047.7 mm)
  
   
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    Hip Room
    59.0 in 
    (1498.2 mm)
  
   
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    Shoulder Room
    61.6 in 
    (1565.4 mm)
  
   
    2nd Row
    Head Room
    38.6 in 
    (980.3 mm)
  
   
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    Leg Room
    38.7 in 
    (983.4 mm)
  
   
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    Hip Room
    59.1 in 
    (1502.4 mm)
  
   
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    Shoulder Room
    61.5 in 
    (1561.0 mm)
  
   
    3rd Row
    Head Room
    35.7 in 
    (906.4 mm)
  
   
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     Leg Room
    29.1 in 
    (740.1 mm)
  
   
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    Hip Room
    42.0 in 
    (1089.4 mm)
  
   
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    Shoulder Room
    57.1 in 
    (1449.9 mm)
  
   
    WARRANTY
  
   
    Vehicle
    4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty
  
   
    Powertrain
    6-year / 70,000-mile limited warranty