Honda first turbocharged vehicle!!

[Siverprobegt]

It's about time they came out something turbo!!! Check it out
http://world.honda.com/news/2006/4060109AcuraRDX/

Am guessing they trying it in the suv before they try them in they cars :bigok:

This website got some good pics http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=473190

[JASONBALL]

now it would be great to see if that power plant fits up to any tranny that is already out.

[TeeJay]

:stupid:

[2.0civic]

thats nice torque numbers. put that shit in a hatch......skeet skeet skeet

[Mpatient]

damn Yo... WTF... why is the first ever stock turbo powerplant produced by Honda motors going into a damn SUV, grant it it is all wheel drive but still... an SUV.


now it would be great to see if that power plant fits up to any tranny that is already out.

^^^^ what he said, please god... :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[BigDawg]

Honda had a turbo car before the majority of people on this site were born.

Honda City Turbo.

[Halfwit]

this is me wondering how long until its in a hatch..... probably pretty quickly.

[#1Beaver]

yeah they mite not make it in a hatch....but just like the CRV dont think they thought ppl with hatchies would put the motor in therr cars

[Maki]

yeah i would chage your statement. city turbo = first turbo honda lol

[HiPSI]

uhhh....

1982 honda CX500 Turbo
http://www.jwoodandcompany.com/2002/daytona2002/preconsignments/honda_cx500turbo_82.jpg

and they've been making the Aquatrax Turbo for a few good years now too
http://www.mid-citieshonda.com/assets/images/aquatrax_motor.jpg

[BluesClues]

Hell yeah! Now lets see them put it into a car

[BLk92DA]

i wouldnt mind having this...upgrade the shit out of it and lighten it up

[LS2ner]

from the sound of it, and from what i know about 4x4/awd the engine probably isnt a k series. Also the motor will likely be mounted like the s2k. Im sure you could find a tranny to fit it in a swap, but i only see the swap really fitting in a s2k.

[ct9a gsr]

They've been making 1.6L turbo motors for a long time now... in their jetski's.

[CRAZY_JAY]

Not only is this not the first honda turbo vehicle but it is also a repost :D
http://forums.importatlanta.com/showthread.php?t=51629

[2.0civic]

this was also posted on IL a long ass time ago too

[Z0_o6]

the motor looks as if it IS mounted transverse, so if the bellhousing is close, i would be willing to bet it can be adapted to a FWD car... a hella torquey FWD car!

[1439/2000]

Not only is this not the first honda turbo vehicle but it is also a repost :D
http://forums.importatlanta.com/showthread.php?t=51629

Woohoo. I like being first to step up to the plate and say, hey dumbass this isnt honda's first turbo motor. In the other thread, making this one useless.

[2turbo4u]

The car will be waste of time like the current RL, to heavy and to slow and overpriced!

[sprix!]

The car will be waste of time like the current RL, to heavy and to slow and overpriced!
Owch! It sounds like you just don't like Acura. The current RL is guilty of being pricey, but its not exactly overpriced. If you look at the features that every RL is loaded with, and knew what level of luxury that could bring, you might think differently. Sure, it doesn't have a V8 like other competitors, but if you drive it, the V6 is more that enough. I have actually taken one on a long test drive. The RL is a technology powerhouse, and I am sure the RDX will be pretty cool too. SH-AWD is pretty advanced and damned practical. As far as it being heavy, look at other competitors, and you might be surpised. Oh, and the RL is not supposed to be a sports car. If you want something sporty from Acura, thats what the TL is for. Its only a waste of time for people who can't appreciate such a machine.

[allmotoronly]

from the sound of it, and from what i know about 4x4/awd the engine probably isnt a k series. Also the motor will likely be mounted like the s2k. Im sure you could find a tranny to fit it in a swap, but i only see the swap really fitting in a s2k.
Its a K23, and its mounted transversly, like a CRV, which is also AWD/4x4... The RDX is acura's version of the CRV... its DOHC i-VTEC 2.3L with 8.8:1 C/R. 16 valve. 240hp @ 6000rpm, 260 lbs-ft torque @ 4500rpm. redline is 6800 RPM. Only tranny avaliable is the 5 speed auto. Price will probably be close to $30,000 or so.

[allmotoronly]

They've been making 1.6L turbo motors for a long time now... in their jetski's.

yea the Aquatrax R12-X and its a 1.2L (1235cc)...

[AE86 Dorifto]

Why the fuck did they have it in an SUV?

[DerrickT]

Why the fuck did they have it in an SUV?

to make more power and more torque. thats the fucking reason.