POWERTRAIN |
3.2 TL |
3.2 TL TYPE-S |
Engine Type |
3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
Horsepower, SAE Net |
225 hp @ 5600 rpm |
260 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Torque, SAE Net |
216 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
232 lb-ft @ 3500-5500 rpm |
Redline |
6300 rpm |
6900 rpm |
Bore & Stroke |
3.50 in x 3.39 in (89 mm x 86 mm) |
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Displacement |
196 cu in (3210 cc) |
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Compression Ratio |
9.8:1 |
10.5:1 |
Induction System |
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
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Valvetrain |
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™), 4 valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
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Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy |
Aluminum alloy with spin-cast cylinder liners |
Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy |
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Emission Control |
Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control (ULEV in CA) |
Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control |
Ignition System |
Direct ignition system with knock control system |
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Alternator |
105 amp. max |
120 amp. max |
Battery |
12V, maintenance free |
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Recommended Fuel |
Premium Unleaded, 91 Octane |
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Layout |
Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive |
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Transmission |
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control |
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Ratios (:1) 1st |
2.563 |
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2nd |
1.552 |
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3rd |
1.022 |
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4th |
0.653 |
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5th |
0.471 |
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Reverse |
1.846 |
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Final |
4.429 |
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CHASSIS |
3.2 TL |
3.2 TL TYPE-S |
Body Type |
All-steel unit body |
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Front Suspension |
Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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Rear Suspension |
Independent multi-link, double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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Shock Absorbers |
Gas-pressurized with Acura Progressive Valve technology, front and rear |
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Stabilizer Bars |
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Front |
1.07 in. |
0.18 in. |
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(27.4 mm) diameter x (4.5 mm) wall thickness |
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Rear |
0.71 in. 18.0 mm diameter, solid |
0.75 in. 19.0 mm diameter, solid |
Steering Type |
Speed-sensitive, variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion |
Torque-sensing, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
Steering Ratio |
16.1:1 |
15.9:1 |
Steering Wheel Turns |
3.11 |
2.93 |
Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
36.8 ft (11.2 m) |
39.7 ft. (12.0 m) |
Wheels |
16 x 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
17 x 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
Tires |
P205/60R16 91V Michelin MXV4-Plus |
P215/50R17 93V Michelin MXM4 |
Braking System |
Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS |
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Front Discs |
Ventilated, 11.4 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
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Rear Discs |
Solid, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter; 0.35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness |
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Total Swept Area |
Front: 242.4 sq in (1564 cm2) Rear: 169.9 sq in (1096 cm2) |
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
3-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system |
Not Available |
Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement |
CAPACITIES |
3.2 TL |
3.2 TL TYPE-S |
Crankcase |
4.2 US qt (4.0 L) |
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Cooling System |
7.8 US qt (7.4 L) |
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Fuel Tank |
17.1 US gal (64.8 L) |
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Volumes |
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Passenger |
96.5 cu ft |
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Cargo |
14.3 cu ft (w/NAVI) |
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Total |
110.6 cu ft |
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FUEL ECONOMY |
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EPA Fuel Mileage - City / Highway |
19 / 29 |
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
3.2 TL |
3.2 TL TYPE-S |
Wheelbase |
108.1 in (2745 mm) |
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Track, front |
61.2 in (1555 mm) |
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Track, rear |
60.4 in (1535 mm) |
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Overall Length |
192.5 in (4890 mm) |
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Overall Width |
70.7 in (1795 mm) |
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Overall Height |
53.7 in (1365 mm) |
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Minimum Ground Clearance |
6.2 in (158.7 mm) Non-Load 5.3 (135.6) Full-Load |
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Curb Weight w/ optional Acura Navigation System |
3494 lb (1585 kg) |
3538 lb (1605 kg) |
Weight Distribution (% front / rear) |
62 / 38 |
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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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Front |
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Head Room |
39.9 in (1013 mm) |
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Leg Room |
42.4 in (1078 mm) |
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Hip Room |
53.0 in (1354 mm) |
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Shoulder Room |
56.2 in (1427 mm) |
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Rear |
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Head Room |
36.8 in (935 mm) |
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Leg Room |
35.0 in (889 mm) |
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Hip Room |
55.0 in (1397 mm) |
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Shoulder Room |
55.7 in (1415 mm) |
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WARRANTIES |
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Vehicle |
4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty |
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Outer Body Rust-Through |
5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty |
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Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance |
4-year / 50,000-mile |