2014 Acura RLX Specifications

POWERTRAIN

Engine Type

Direct-injection 3.5-liter SOHC V-6 with Earth Dreams Technology

Horsepower, SAE net

310 hp at 6,500 rpm

Torque, SAE net

272 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm

Redline

6,800 rpm

Bore and Stroke

3.5 x 3.7 inches (89 x 93 mm)

Displacement

211.8 cu in (3,471 cc)

Compression Ratio

11.5:1

Induction System

Direct Injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle system, Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)

Valvetrain

Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control          (i-VTEC®), 4- valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft (SOHC)

Engine Block

Aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder liners

Cylinder Head

Aluminum head with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder

Emissions Certification

EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV

Ignition System

Direct ignition system with knock control

Alternator / Battery

12 volt – 150 amp-hour / 12 volt – 72 amp-hour

Recommended Fuel

Premium Unleaded

Engine Layout

Transversely mounted, front-engine

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive with Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS)

Transmission

6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters, Sport mode and Grade Logic Control

Gear Ratios

Transmission gear ratios

First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Reverse
Final Drive

3.383:1
2.110:1
1.485:1
1.062:1
0.760:1
0.556:1
2.264:1
4.250:1

CHASSIS

Body Type

Steel unit body

Front Suspension

Independent double-wishbone

Rear Suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers

Telescopic, gas-filled Amplitude Reactive Dampers (front and rear)

Stabilizer Bars

33 mm diameter, solid (front); 25 mm diameter, solid (rear)

Steering Type

Electric power steering, rack-and-pinion

Steering Ratio

13.9:1

Steering Wheel Turns

2.58 turns (lock-to-lock)

Turning Circle

40.5 feet (curb-to-curb)

Wheels

18x8-inch noise-reducing alloy wheels (RLX, RLX with Navigation); 19x8-inch noise-reducing alloy wheels (Technology, Krell and Advance packages)

Tires

Michelin Pilot MXM4 P245/45R-18 all-season tires (RLX, RLX with Navigation); Michelin Primacy MXM4 245/40R-19 all-season tires (Technology, Krell and Advance packages)

Braking System

4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

Front Brakes

12.3-inch (312 mm) diameter ventilated rotors
with single-piston calipers

Rear Brakes

12.2-inch (310 mm) diameter solid rotors
with single-piston calipers

Stability Control

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control System

CAPACITIES

Cooling System (total)

2.4 gallons (9.2 liters)

Fuel tank

18.5 gallons (70.0 liters)

Engine Oil

Change with oil filter – 4.5 quarts (4.3 liters)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

112.2 in

(2850 mm)

Track, front

64.3 in

(1632 mm)

Track, rear

64.2 in

(1630 mm)

Overall Length

196.1 in

(4982 mm)

Overall Width

74.4 in

(1890 mm)

Overall Height

57.7 in

(1465 mm)

Ground Clearance
Unladen
Fully Laden

4.5 in
3.8 in

(115 mm)
(96 mm)

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Front Seats

Head Room
Leg Room
Hip Room
Shoulder Room

37.6 in
42.3 in
55.9 in
59.6 in

(954 mm)
(1074 mm)
(1419 mm)
(1514 mm)

Second Row Seats

Head Room
Leg Room
Hip Room
Shoulder Room

36.9 in
38.8 in
54.5 in
57.0 in

(937 mm)
(985 mm)
(1385 mm)
(1449 mm)

Interior Volumes

Passenger volume  (cu. ft.)

Cargo area (cu. ft.)

102.1

15.3/ 15.1 (Krell Audio and Advance packages)

FUEL ECONOMY

EPA Fuel Mileage
(city/highway/combined)

20/31/24*  mpg

WEIGHTS

Curb Weight

RLX

RLX with Navigation

RLX with Technology

RLX with Krell Audio

RLX with Advance

3,933 lbs (1,784 kg)

3,933 lbs (1,784 kg)

3,955 lbs (1,794 kg)

3,981 lbs (1,806 kg)

3,997 lbs (1,813 kg)

Weight Distribution  (front/rear)

RLX

RLX with Navigation

RLX with Technology

RLX with Krell Audio

RLX with Advance

2,416 lbs / 1,517 lbs

2,416 lbs / 1,517 lbs

2,425 lbs / 1,530 lbs

2,425 lbs / 1,556 lbs

2,432 lbs / 1,565 lbs

WARRANTY

Vehicle

4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty

Powertrain

6-year / 70,000-mile limited warranty

Outer Body Rust-Through

5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty