| POWERTRAIN | TL | TL SH-AWD® |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC® V-6 | 3.7-liter, SOHC VTEC® V-6 |
| Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 305 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm | 6,700 rpm |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.50 in x 3.66 in (89 mm x 93 mm) |
3.54 in x 3.78 in (90 mm x 96 mm) |
| Displacement | 212 cu in (3471 cc) | 223 cu in (3664 cc) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Induction System | Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Valvetrain | Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft | Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Engine Block | Aluminum alloy block with cast iron cylinder liners |
Aluminum alloy block with high-silicon aluminum cylinder liners |
| Cylinder Head | Aluminum alloy with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder |
Aluminum alloy with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder |
| Emission Control | EPA TIER 2 - BIN 5; CARB LEV II ULEV |
EPA TIER 2 - BIN 5; CARB LEV II ULEV |
| Ignition System | Electronic Direct | Electronic Direct |
| Alternator | 12 volt - 130 amp | 12 volt - 130 amp |
| Battery | 12 volt - 65Ah/20hr | 12 volt - 65Ah/20hr |
| Required Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Chassis Layout | Transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel-drive |
Transverse-mounted front engine, all-wheel-drive |
| TRANSMISSION | TL | TL SH-AWD® |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, F1-style paddle shifters, and Grade Logic Control |
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, F1-style paddle shifters, and Grade Logic Control |
| Gear Ratios (:1) | 1st 2.697 2nd 1.606 3rd 1.071 4th 0.694 5th 0.491 Reverse 1.888 Final 4.312 |
1st 2.697 2nd 1.606 3rd 1.071 4th 0.694 5th 0.491 Reverse 1.888 Final 4.533 |
| CHASSIS | TL | TL SH-AWD® |
| Body Type | All-steel unit body | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone | |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link | |
| Suspension Dampers | Twin-tube, gas charged | |
| Stabilizer Bars | Front: 1.18-in (30 mm) diameter, solid Rear: 0.75 in (19 mm) diameter, solid |
Front: 1.06-in diameter (31 mm), solid Rear: 0.79-in (20 mm) diameter, 0.18-in (4.5 mm) wall thickness |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Steering (EPS), variable-assist rack-and-pinion | |
| Steering Ratio | 13.96:1 | |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) | 2.65 | |
| Turning Circle (curb to curb) | 38.5 ft (11.7 m) | |
| Wheels | 17x8 in cast-aluminum | 18x8 in cast-aluminum 19x8 in cast-aluminum (optional) |
| Tires | Standard: Bridgestone Turanza EL400 P245/50R17 98V M+S (TL) Available: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/50R17 98V M+S (TL with Technology Package) |
Standard: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45R18 96V M+S (TL SH-AWD®) Available: Michelin Pilot Sport S2 245/40ZR19 94Y (TL SH-AWD® optional) |
| BRAKES and SAFETY | TL | TL SH-AWD® |
| Braking System | Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist | |
| Front Brake Rotors | 12.6 in (320 mm) diameter ventilated rotor; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness | 12.6 in (320 mm) diameter ventilated rotor, 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness; functional front mounted cooling ducts |
| Rear Brake Rotors | 13.1 in (334 mm) diameter solid disc; 0.43 in (11 mm) rotor thickness | |
| Brake Calipers | Dual piston brake calipers (front); single piston brake calipers (rear) | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-channel system with individual 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 Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) | |
| CAPACITIES | TL | TL SH-AWD® |
| Crankcase | 5.3 US qt (5.0 L) | |
| Cooling System | 8.8 US qt (8.3 L) | |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 gal (70 L) | |
| EPA Passenger Volume | 98.2 cu ft; 111.3 cu ft (passenger and cargo volume combined) | |
| EPA Cargo Volume | 13.1 cu ft | |
| FUEL ECONOMY | TL | TL SH-AWD® |
| EPA Fuel Mileage (city/highway) | 18/26 mpg* | 17/25 mpg* |
| *Based on preliminary 2009 EPA mileage estimates determined during internal testing that reflects new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. | ||
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | TL | TL SH-AWD® |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in (2775 mm) | |
| Overall Length | 195.3 in (4961 mm) | |
| Overall Width | 74.0 in (1880 mm) | |
| Overall Height | 57.2 in (1452 mm) | |
| Track, front | 63.2 in (1605 mm) | |
| Track, rear | 63.8 in (1620 mm) | |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.9 in (151 mm) Unladen; 4.5 in (115 mm) Full-Load |
5.7 in (145 mm) Unladen; 4.4-in (110 mm) Full-Load |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | TL | TL SH-AWD® |
Head Room Leg Room Hip Room Shoulder Room |
Front 38.4 in (976 mm) 42.5 in (1080 mm) 55.7 in (1415 mm) 58.1 in (1477 mm) |
Rear 36.7 in (932 mm) 36.2 in (920 mm) 54.8 in (1392 mm) 56.2 in (1428 mm) |
| WEIGHT | TL | TL SH-AWD® |
| Curb Weight w/ Technology Package |
3,708 lb (1682 kg) 3,726 lb (1690 kg) |
3,971 lb (1801 kg) 3,986 lb (1808 kg) |
| Weight Distribution ( % front/rear) w/ Technology Package |
60/40 60/40 |
59/41 59/41 |
| WARRANTIES | TL | TL SH-AWD® |
| Vehicle | 4-year / 50,000 mile limited warranty | |
| Powertrain | 6-year / 70,000 mile limited warranty | |
| Outer Body Rust-Through | 5-year / Unlimited mile limited warranty | |
| Acura Total Luxury Care with Roadside Assistance | 4-year / 50,000 mile limited warranty | |