Thanks to gently tapered body-side panels, curved door and quarter-panel glass, and a suspension lowered by 7 mm for 2005, the RSX is the most aerodynamic coupe in its class. Both coefficient of drag and coefficient of lift were improved. In addition, the ratio of lift between front and rear was improved, making the RSX Type-S even more stable at high speed.

To complement the revised suspension for 2005, the rigidity of the body has been increased front and rear with reinforcements in key areas including the suspension mounting points. Front rigidity was improved by 15 percent by applying a thicker fitting base, adding a front upper arm and increasing the thickness of the wheelhouse walls. An increase in the thickness of the rear cross member improved rear rigidity by 21 percent. Additional insulation material in the roof and doors reduces road noise, while in the Type-S a dynamic damper added to the front subframe reduces engine rocking and vibration transmitted to the cabin from the engine.

For 2005, NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) was reduced through the application of lightweight, noise-absorbing insulation to the roof and doors. Also, wind noise was reduced by the addition of weather stripping to reduce the gaps on the side mirrors, allowing air to pass more smoothly between the mirrors and the side of the car.

The RSX is available in the following exterior colors: Taffeta White, Nighthawk Black, Satin Silver Metallic, Premium White Pearl (Type-S only), and Milano Red. Four additional exterior color options added for 2005 include: Magnesium Metallic, Vivid Blue Pearl, Jade Green Metallic and Blaze Orange Metallic (Type-S only), which replace Artic Blue Pearl, Eternal Blue Pearl and Desert Silver Metallic.

Source: Honda PR