2006 NY Auto Show
The TSX sports sedan raises the bar in the sports sedan category with more horsepower, enhanced styling and additional interior features including the HandsFreeLink(TM) wireless telephone interface and enhancements to the navigation system including a faster processor and access to the Zagat Survey restaurant guide.
Modifications to the TSX 2.4 liter DOHC i-VTEC engine boost horsepower to 205 hp, a five horsepower increase compared to last year, and torque to 164 lb-ft at 4500 rpm giving the TSX engine overall performance comparable to several competitors with 6-cylinder powerplants.
To complement its high-adrenaline powertrain with sports car-like handling, the TSX features an extremely rigid unit body structure and a race-bred, 4-wheel-independent double-wishbone suspension. A quick-ratio, variable power assist rack-and-pinion steering system provides outstanding feel and responsiveness and features an anti-kickback valve for reduced kickback on rough roads.
Since many performance enthusiasts prefer shifting gears themselves, the TSX comes with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission or a compact 5-speed Sequential SportShift äautomatic transmission. The lightweight 6-speed gearbox features short shift throws and multi-cone synchronizers on all gears for quick, light shifting action. The transmission case is made from magnesium alloy, a material typically reserved for racing applications.
