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Acura RL - Engine Specs
Acura RL - Powertrain Specs
Acura RL - Chassis Specs
Acura RL - Capacities Specs
Acura RL - Exterior Dimensions
Acura RL - Interior Dimensions

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine	3.5RL
Type	3.5-liter, SOHC 90-degree V-6
Horsepower, SAE Net	225 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque	231 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Redline	5900 rpm
Bore and Stroke	3.54 in x 3.58 in (90 mm x 91 mm)
Displacement	212 cu in (3474 cc)
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Induction System	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with 3-stage Variable Induction System
Valvetrain	4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft
Engine Block	Aluminum alloy with cast-in iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy with 4-valves-per-cylinder with pent-roof combustion chambers
Emission Control	Three-way catalytic converter Electronically controlled LEV emission control
Ignition System	Direct ingnition system with knock control
Alternator	110 amp max
Battery	12V, maintenance free
Recommended Fuel	Premium Unleaded, 91 Octane

Powertrain	3.5RL
Layout	Longitudinally mounted, front engine, front wheel drive
Transmission	4-speed automatic with lock-up torque converter(in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears) and Grade Logic Control
Transmissions Gear Ratios:
1st	2.458
2nd	1.454
3rd	0.948
4th	0.652
Reverse	1.880
Final Drive Ratio	3.133

Chassis	3.5RL
Body Type	All-steel unit body
Front Suspension	Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers	Gas-pressurized with Acura Progressive Valve technology, front and rear
Stabilizer Bars - Front	1.18 in. (30 mm) diameter
Stabilizer Bars - Rear	0.83 in. (21 mm) diameter
Steering Type	Speed-sensitive, variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio	16.0:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)	3.35
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	36.1 ft (11.0 m)
Wheels	16 x 7.0 cast-aluminum alloy
Tires	P225/55R16 94V Michelin All-Season MXM4
Braking System	Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Front Discs	Ventilated 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Discs	Solid 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter; 0.47 in (12 mm) rotor thickness
Total Swept Area	Front: 63.5 sq in (409.6 cm2) Rear: 35.0 sq in (225.9 cm2)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system	Throttle control and 4-channel brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement

Capacities / EPA Mileage	3.5RL
Crankcase	4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Cooling System	8.2 US qt (7.8 L)
Fuel tank	18.0 US gallons (68.0 L)
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway	18 / 24

Exterior Dimensions	3.5RL
Wheelbase	114.6 in (2910 mm)
Track, front	61.0 in (1550 mm)
Track, rear	60.6 in (1540 mm)
Overall Length	196.6 in (4995 mm)
Overall Width	71.6 in (1820 mm)
Overall Height	56.5 in (1435 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance	4.9 in (125 mm)
Curb Weight	3920 lbs (1778 kg)
w/ optional Acura NavigationSystem	3869 lbs (1755 kg)
Weight Distribution (% front / rear)	60 / 40

Interior and Trunk Dimensions	Front	Rear
Head Room	38.8 in (985 mm)	36.8 in (935 mm)
Leg Room	42.1 in (1070 mm)	35.4 in (900 mm)
Hip Room	55.7 in (1415 mm)	56.5 in (1435 mm)
Shoulder Room	56.9 in (1445 mm)	56.3 in (1430 mm)
Passenger Volumes	96.5 cu ft: 54.0 front, 42.5 rear
Cargo Volume	14.0 cu ft
Total Volume	110.5 cu ft

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