2002 Acura 3.2 TL and Type-S Specifications

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)

Displacement

196 cu in (3210 cc)

Compression Ratio

9.8:1

10.5:1

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

Aluminum alloy with spin-cast cylinder liners

Cylinder Head

Aluminum alloy

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

Alternator

105 amp. max

120 amp. max

Battery

12V, maintenance free

Recommended Fuel

Premium Unleaded, 91 Octane

Layout

Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive

Transmission

5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control

Ratios (:1) 1st

2.563

2nd

1.552

3rd

1.022

4th

0.653

5th

0.471

Reverse

1.846

Final

4.429

CHASSIS

3.2 TL

3.2 TL TYPE-S

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

Stabilizer Bars

Front

1.07 in.

0.18 in.

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(27.4 mm) diameter x (4.5 mm) wall thickness

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
(lock to lock)

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

Front Discs

Ventilated, 11.4 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 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

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)

Cooling System

7.8 US qt (7.4 L)

Fuel Tank

17.1 US gal (64.8 L)

Volumes

Passenger

96.5 cu ft

Cargo

14.3 cu ft (w/NAVI)

Total

110.6 cu ft

FUEL ECONOMY

EPA Fuel Mileage - City / Highway

19 / 29

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

3.2 TL

3.2 TL TYPE-S

Wheelbase

108.1 in (2745 mm)

Track, front

61.2 in (1555 mm)

Track, rear

60.4 in (1535 mm)

Overall Length

192.5 in (4890 mm)

Overall Width

70.7 in (1795 mm)

Overall Height

53.7 in (1365 mm)

Minimum Ground Clearance

6.2 in (158.7 mm) Non-Load 5.3 (135.6) Full-Load

Curb Weight w/ optional Acura Navigation System

3494 lb (1585 kg)
3510 lb (1592 kg)

3538 lb (1605 kg)
3554 lb (1612 kg)

Weight Distribution (% front / rear)

62 / 38

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Front

Head Room

39.9 in (1013 mm)

Leg Room

42.4 in (1078 mm)

Hip Room

53.0 in (1354 mm)

Shoulder Room

56.2 in (1427 mm)

Rear

Head Room

36.8 in (935 mm)

Leg Room

35.0 in (889 mm)

Hip Room

55.0 in (1397 mm)

Shoulder Room

55.7 in (1415 mm)

WARRANTIES

Vehicle

4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty

Outer Body Rust-Through

5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty

Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance

4-year / 50,000-mile