autodeadline.com - 2008 Acura MDX

September 12, 2007 -- Torrance, Calif. --

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
	Ratios (:1)	1st 2.697 2nd 1.606 3rd 1.071 4th 0.766 5th 0.538 Reverse 1.889 Final 4.533
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
	Maximum cargo w/ rear seats up 15 cubic feet Maximum cargo w/ 3rd row folded 42.9 cubic feet
	Maximum cargo w/ rear seats down 83.5 cubic feet
Engine Oil	Change with filter- 4.5 quarts/4.3 liters
	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		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)
	Leg Room	41.2 in	(1047.7 mm)
	Hip Room	59.0 in	(1498.2 mm)
	Shoulder Room	61.6 in	(1565.4 mm)
2nd Row	Head Room	38.6 in	(980.3 mm)
	Leg Room	38.7 in	(983.4 mm)
	Hip Room	59.1 in	(1502.4 mm)
	Shoulder Room	61.5 in	(1561.0 mm)
3rd Row	Head Room	35.7 in	(906.4 mm)
	Leg Room	29.1 in	(740.1 mm)
	Hip Room	42.0 in	(1089.4 mm)
	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

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