2006 Acura MDX Specifications Luxury SUV with capable off road handling
POWERTRAIN 2006 Acura MDX
Engine Type 3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC 60-degree V-6 Horsepower 253 hp @ 5800 rpm SAE Net (Rev 8/04) Torque 250 lbs-ft at 3500 rpm SAE Net (Rev 8/04) Redline 6300 rpm Bore and Stroke 3.5 in x 3.66 in (89mm x 93 mm) Displacement 212 cu in (3471 cc) Compression Ratio 10.0:1 Induction System Multi-Point Fuel Injection Valvetrain Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC(TM)), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft Engine Block Aluminum alloy Emission Control ULEV-2 emissions Throttle Drive-By-Wire Throttle System Ignition System Direct ignition system with knock control Alternator 130 amp. Max Battery 12V, maintenance free Recommended Fuel Premium Unleaded Layout Transverse mounted, front engine, four wheel drive Drivetrain VTM-4(TM) Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive Transmission Electronically controlled, 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control . Ratios (:1) . . 1st 2.693 . . 2nd 1.566 . . 3rd 1.023 . . 4th 0.729 . . 5th 0.531 . . Reverse 1.889 . . Final 4.375
CHASSIS
Body Type All-steel unit body Front Suspension Independent strut with lower control arm Rear Suspension Independent multi-link with trailing arm Shock Absorbers Gas-pressurized Stabilizer Bars Front- 23 mm diameter Rear- 20 mm diameter Steering Type Variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion Steering Ratio 16.9 : 1 Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) 3.22 Turning Circle (curb to curb) 38ft (11.6m) Wheels 17 x 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy Tires P235/65R17 all-season Braking System 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Front Discs Ventilated 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness Rear Discs Solid 12.3 in (313 mm) diameter; 0.4 in (11 mm) rotor thickness Total Swept Area Front: 63.1 sq in (407.2 cm2) Rear: 50.4 sq in (325.0 cm2) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) 4-channel system with 4-wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control CAPACITIES
Crankcase 5.3 US qt (5.0 L) Cooling System 2.4 US gallons (9.0 L) Fuel tank 20.4 US gallons (77.0 L) Volumes Passenger 161.5 cu ft . Cargo with 2nd and 3rd row seats down 81.5 cu ft . Cargo with 3rd row seats down 49.6 cu ft . Cargo behind 3rd row seats 14.8 cu ft
FUEL ECONOMY
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway 17/23 MPG
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 106.3 in (2700 mm) Track, front 66.3 in (1685 mm) Track, rear 66.5 in (1690 mm) Overall Length 188.7 in (4789 mm) Overall Width 77.0 in (1955 mm) Overall Height 68.7 in (1744 mm) Minimum Ground Clearance 8.0 in (203 mm) Approach/Departure Angle Approach-28 degrees Departure- 21 degrees Breakover- 19.4 degrees
WEIGHTS
Curb Weight 4471 lbs (2028 kg) Touring Package - 4504 lbs (2043 kg) W/ Acura Navigation System 4515 lbs (2048kg) W/ Rear Entertainment System 4531 lbs (2055kg) Weight Distribution (% front / rear) 56/44 TOWING . Maximum Towing Capacity 4500 lbs boat/ 3500 lbs trailer Maximum Tongue Weight 450 lbs
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Front Head Room- 38.4 in (976 mm) . Leg Room- 41.5 in (1055 mm) . Hip Room- 56.9 in (1446 mm) . Shoulder Room- 61.2 in (1555 mm) 2nd Row Rear Head Room- 39.0 in (990 mm) . Leg Room- 37.8 in (959 mm) . Hip Room- 56.3 in (1431 mm) . Shoulder Room- 61.1 in (1551 mm) 3rd Row Rear Head Room- 36.1 in (918 mm) . Leg Room- 29.3 in (745 mm) . Hip Room- 48.5 in (1232 mm) . Shoulder Room- 58.6 in (1489 mm)