Ack Attack Post 2: RSX

The newly retired Acura RSX was only made from 2002 to 2006. Though this was a short run, it was a fun and fast time for this sporty coupe. The RSX is Acura's only compact sports car, as compared to the much larger and much pricier NSX. Over the years, the RSX has won numerous awards including becoming one of Car and Driver's "10 Best Award".

Two types of the RSX were made, the base and the Type-S, which added a generous kick with an extra 46bhp bringing the grand total to 201 horsepower. Both the base-type and the type-R RSX's are scheduled to go at least 100,000 miles before needing their first "real" tune-up. With competitors such as the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Toyota Celica, Mini Cooper, and New Beetle, it's a wonder why two of these cars are no longer in production. The Toyota Celica has ended its production in addition to the RSX calling into question the sales of sports coupes.

The RSX was made to replace the Acura Integra as their new sports car, but it's life was cut much shorter than the eight-year production of the 'teg. The RSX was "the last model in the Acura lineup to get the five-sided grille, integrated headlights and tailights, and prominent nose badge that markd the offerings from Honda's premium division. Conversely, it is the first front-drive Honda vehicle to have its engine rotated to move the exhause manifold closer to the catalyst, and the only Acura to adopt the MacPherson strut front suspension." This race-inspired firecracker will be sorely missed but Acura doesn't seem like the type of company to let many years go by before unveiling a new sports coupe.