| For its 2.3 liter size the Acura RDX provides abundant | | | | top mounted intercooler, which means the cooler air |
| horse power through its VFT turbocharger. It | | | | burns more efficiently and increases engine torque |
| produces a peak 240- horsepower at 6000 rpm with | | | | across the full rev range. |
| 260 lbs-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. Its advanced | | | | Couple this with the Intelligent Variable Timing and |
| design allows the 4 cylinder engine to perform in the | | | | Lift Control (I-VTEC) technology and it spells power |
| same class at many 6 cylinder engines. | | | | to spare compared to other engines in the 2.3 Liter |
| The secret to its power lies in the highly advanced | | | | range. I-VTEC is one of the most advanced variable |
| VFT (Variable Flow Turbo) technology available. At | | | | timing systems in the world giving plenty of |
| low rpm the turbo restricts the incoming airflow | | | | economy, reduced emissions and high rpm power. |
| passage and speeds up the exhaust flow to keep | | | | The Variable Timing Control advances the camshaft |
| the turbine spinning smoothly. This means there is | | | | rotation relative to engine rpm to optimize valve |
| plenty of power at low rpm compared to other | | | | timing across the rev range of the engine. |
| models of turbocharged engines. As the rpm | | | | All this adds up to a sleek and powerful design that is |
| increases the intake airflow is increased and the | | | | sure to please the most power hungry of the |
| exhaust is allowed to flow freely through a second | | | | cross-over set. Add in the available all-wheel drive |
| intake chamber, maintaining turbo power for high-rpm | | | | option and it spells power to spare. |
| acceleration. The forced air intake air is cooled by a | | | | |