| Engine |
2004
Acura TL |
Type
|
3.2-liter,
SOHC VTEC V-6 |
Horsepower, SAE Net
|
270
hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Torque |
238
lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline |
6800 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.50 in x 3.39 in (89
mm x 86 mm) |
| Displacement |
196 cu in (3210 cc) |
| Compression Ratio |
11.0:1
|
| Induction System |
Programmed Fuel Injection
(PGM-FI) |
| Valvetrain |
Variable Valve Timing
and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™), 4 valves-per-cylinder,
belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy with cast
in iron cylinder liners |
| Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy |
| Emission Control |
Electronic Emission Control
- CARB LEV-2 ULEV/ EPA Tier 2-Bin 5 |
| Ignition System |
Direct ignition system
with knock control system |
Alternator
|
130 amp. max |
| Battery |
12V, maintenance free |
| Recommended Fuel |
Premium Unleaded, 91
Octane |
| Chassis |
2004
Acura TL |
Body Type
|
All-steel
unit body |
| Front Suspension |
Independent
double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent
multi-link, double-wishbone with coil springs and
stabilizer bar |
| Shock Absorbers |
Gas-pressurized with
Acura Progressive Valve technology, front and rear |
| Automatic transmission Stabilizer Bars
- Front |
1.0
in. diameter / 0.18 in. wall thickness
(25.4 mm) x (4.5 mm) |
| Automatic transmission Stabilizer Bars
- Rear |
0.67 in. diameter, solid
(17.0 mm) |
| Manual transmission Stabilizer Bars
- Front |
1.07
in. diameter / 0.20 in wall thickness
(27.2 mm) x (5.0 mm) |
| Manual transmission Stabilizer Bars
- Rear |
0.79 in. diameter, solid
(20 mm) |
| Steering Type |
Torque-sensing, variable
power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Steering Ratio |
15.4:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
2.77 |
| Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
| Wheels |
17 x 8 JJ cast-aluminum
alloy |
| Tires |
P235/45R17 93W Bridgestone
Turanza All-Season
235/45R17 93W Bridgestone Potentza High - Performance
(optional for models with 6-speed MT) |
| Braking System |
Dual-diagonal, power-assisted,
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS |
| Front Discs |
Automatic transmission
-Ventilated, 11.4 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28
mm) rotor thickness |
| Manual transmission -
Brembo ventilated, 12.2 in (310 mm) diameter, 0.98
in (25 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Discs |
Solid, 11.1 in (282 mm)
diameter; 0.35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness |
| Total Swept Area |
Front: 242.4 sq in. -
(1564 cm2) |
| Rear: 169.9 sq in. -
(1096 cm2) |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
3-channel system with
4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
|
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system |
Throttle control and
brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and
steering sensors for traction control and stability
enhancement |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
Incorporated into VSA |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2004
Acura TL |
| Wheelbase |
107.9
in (2740 mm) |
| Track, front |
62.1
in (1577 mm) |
| Track, rear |
62.0
in (1576 mm) |
| Overall Length |
189.3 in (4809 mm) |
| Overall Width |
72.2
in (1835 mm) |
| Overall Height |
56.7 in (1441 mm) |
| Minimum Ground Clearance |
5.8 in (148.0 mm) Non-Load |
| 4.4 in (111 mm) Full-Load |
Curb Weight
|
Automatic Transmission
/ Manual Transmission
3575 lb (1621 kg) / 3482 lb (1580 kg) |
w/ optional Acura NavigationSystem
|
3582 lb (1625 kg) / 3489
lb (1583 kg) |
| w/ optional high performance tires |
N/A / 3491 lb (1584 kg) |
| w/ optional Acura Navigation System
and high performance tires |
N/A / 3498 lb (1587 kg) |
Weight Distribution
(% front / rear) |
Automatic Transmission
-- Manual Transmission
61.4/38.6 -- 60.0/40.0 |
| w/ optional Acura Navigation System |
61.2/38.8 -- 59.9/40.1 |
|
w/ optional high performance tires
|
N/A -- 60.0/40.0 |
| w/ optional Acura Navigation System
and high performance tires |
N/A -- 59.8/40.2 |
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