2001 Acura Type R Features

2001

ENGINEERING FEATURES	Type R
1.8-liter, 195 hp, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder aluminum alloy engine	•
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTECÔ)	•
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)	•
Single-port intake manifold, hand-polished intake and exhaust ports	•
5-speed, close-ratio, manual transmission	•
Narrow stem intake valves	•
High-flow exhaust system	•
Torque-sensitive helical limited slip differential	•
105,000 mile tune-up interval	•
Variable power-assisted rotary-valve, rack-and-pinion steering	•
4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension	•
Front and rear stabilizer bars	•
4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front discs	•
Lightweight, 15-inch alloy wheels with V-rated high-performance tires	•

SAFETY and SECURITY FEATURES	Type R
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	•
Driver’s and front passenger’s air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	•
3-point seat belts, front and rear	•
Side-impact door beams	•
Front and rear crumple zones	•
Factory-installed rear child seat tether anchors	•

SAFETY and SECURITY FEATURES (continued)	Type R
Theft-deterrent system	•
Electronic immobilizer system	•
5-mph bumpers (front and rear)	•

EXTERIOR FEATURES	Type R
Projector beam headlights (low beam only)	•
Rear window defroster with timer	•
Power-operated outside mirrors	•
Heat-rejecting green glass	•
Galvanized body panels	•
3-coat, 3-bake paint	•
Front chin spoiler	•
Body-colored side sill	•
Wing-type rear spoiler with integrated center high mount brake light	•
Type R graphics and emblems	•

INTERIOR FEATURES	Type R
SEATING and TRIM
Type R exclusive upholstery combination	•
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	•
Aluminum shifter knob	•
Carbon fiber-like instrument panel with amber illumination	•
Driver’s seat tilt / height adjustment	•
Driver’s seat lumbar adjustment	•
Passenger-side walk-in seat	•

INTERIOR FEATURES (continued)	Type R
Center console with armrest and Type R Serial Plate	•
50 / 50 fold-down rear seatback	•

COMFORT and CONVENIENCE
Air conditioning	•
Acura Music System with AM/FM/CD with 6-speakers	•
Tilt steering wheel	•
Intermittent front wipers	•
Map light	•
Auto-off headlights	•
Power windows	•
Power door locks	•
Power antenna	•
Remote fuel-filler door release	•
Carpeted floor mats	•