Acura RD-X

Concept SUV of Acura RD-X, conceived and developed by Honda R & D Americas, made its beginning of the world with the exposure 2002 North-American international automatic to Detroit. It combines the execution of street of the cut of sports of RSX with the possibilities of drive of 4 wheels of the MDX and adds the functionality of point. Aimed to satisfy the needs for the young and urban professionals, the RD-X is rough transport of city and machine of sport of weekend. An innovating powertrain of drive of 4 wheels produces the abundant power to operate by the traffic of city or the roads twisty of negotiation of mountain, whereas the back seats parties of stowing leave the abundance of the part for personal speed, if it is a portable computer and models or bags of duffel and bicycles of mountain.

Inspired by Honda's Formula One race cars, the RD-X's clutchless manual transmission uses computer controls to operate the clutch for smooth engagement. Shifting is accomplished with a paddle shifter conveniently mounted close at hand on the center console while the close-ratio design of the gearbox helps the driver extract maximum performance from the engine. To boost acceleration and enhance handling, especially in foul weather, the RD-X boasts a newly developed IMA system with twin electric motors to power the rear wheels when extra driving force or traction is needed. This unique configuration increases power and distributes torque similar to an all-wheel drive SUV.

Inside, the RD-X seamlessly combines a driver-oriented cockpit with a large, easily transformable cargo area. Dual front bucket seats, trimmed in durable, high-tech fabrics, are positioned close together rally-style to facilitate easy communication between the driver and the front passenger. Rear action seats angle outward for increased legroom and can be quickly folded forward and stowed when more cargo room is required. While the front seats are fixed, the RD-X's instruments, steering wheel and foot pedals can be adjusted forward and back to comfortably accommodate drivers of different statures. To enable quick and easy loading of large gear, such as bicycles, kayaks or snowboards, the RD-X has unique doors on the side and in the rear. Since it does not have a B-pillar, the RD-X's 'wide open' side doors can open outward from the center to provide the largest possible opening into the vehicle. In the rear, instead of the upward swinging hatch featured on most SUVs, the RD-X boasts two powered doors that slide open to the sides and hug the flank of the vehicle to allow easy access to the rear cargo area, even in tight quarters. These doors combine with a low, flat floor to facilitate extremely easy loading and unloading of gear that might otherwise be unwieldy in cramped urban situations.

General specifications
Country of origin Japan
Produced in 2002
Introduced at 2002 NAIAS
Numbers built N/A (Prototype)
Body design N/A
Weight N/A

Drivetrain
Engine Straight 4
Engine Location Front , longitudinally mounted
Displacement 2.400 liter / 146.5 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC, VTEC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive All wheel drive

Performance figures
Power 250 bhp / 187 KW
Torque N/A
BHP/Liter 104 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio N/A
Top Speed N/A
0-60 mph Acceleration N/A