2008 Acura TSX Base MT
The 2008 Acura TSX Base MT is a 205-hp 2.4-liter sedan with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,190 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 205 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 164 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 7,100 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The TSX measures 183.4 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,257 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,190 ($42,553 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $28,950 ($43,701 *) |
| Destination Charge | $760 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 16-valve, DOHC, 2.4-liter, i-VTEC 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 205 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 164 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 7,100 rpm |
| Valvetrain | i-VTEC intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control, DOHC, 4-valves-per-cylinder, chain-driven camshafts |
| Bore and Stroke | 87 mm x 99 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.267 (35 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.88 (60 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.355 (83 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.028 (110 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.825 (137 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.659 (171 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.583 |
| Final Drive | 4.76 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 25.4 mm (4.5 mm wall thickness) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 15 mm solid |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated 11.8 in (300 mm) x 28 mm |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid 10.2 in (260 mm) x 9 mm |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x7 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17x7 in |
| Tires Front | Michelin P215/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | Michelin P215/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.4 in |
| Width | 69.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Front Track | 59.6 in |
| Rear Track | 59.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,257 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 67% / 33% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline