POWERTRAIN |
Engine Type |
3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC® V-6 |
Horsepower |
300 hp@ 6,300 rpm |
Torque |
271 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm |
Redline |
6800 rpm |
Bore and Stroke |
3.54 in x 3.78 in (90 mm x 96 mm) |
Displacement |
223.6 cu in (3664 cc) |
Compression Ratio |
11.2:1 |
Induction System |
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with multi-hole fuel injectors |
Valvetrain |
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™) for intake and exhaust valves, 4 valves per cylinder, with a belt-driven single overhead camshaft |
Engine Block |
Cast aluminum alloy with aluminum cylinder liners |
Cylinder Head |
Cast aluminum alloy; 4-valves-per-cylinder; pent-roof combustion chamber design |
Emission Control |
Close-coupled catalytic converter system with after-cat EGR; EPA TIER 2 - BIN 5 and CARB-certified ULEV-2 emission control |
Ignition System |
Direct ignition system with knock control |
Alternator |
130 amp max |
Battery |
12V, maintenance free |
Recommended Fuel |
Premium Unleaded |
Drivetrain Layout |
Transversely-mounted front engine, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) |
Transmission |
Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission with F1®-style paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control |
|
Ratios (:1) |
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5 th
Reverse
Final (secondary)
Final Drive |
2.697
1.606
1.071
0.694
0.491
1.888
1.238
4.533 |
CHASSIS |
Body Type |
Steel and aluminum unit body |
Front Suspension |
Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
Rear Suspension |
Independent multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
Shock Absorbers |
Nitrogen-filled, telescopic, gas-pressurized with Progressive Valve technology, front and rear |
Stabilizer Bars Front |
1.18 in. (30 mm) diameter hollow, 0.25 in. (6.5 mm) wall thickness |
Rear |
0.75 in.(19 mm) diameter solid |
Shock tower bar |
1.26 in x 0.87 in (32 mm x 22mm) diameter; 0.09 inch (2.3 mm) wall thickness
|
Steering Type |
Speed sensing, electric assist, variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion steering |
Steering Ratio |
16.1:1 |
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
3.0 |
Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
Wheels |
18x8-inch, 7-spoke cast aluminum alloy |
Tires |
P245/45R18 96V Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 high performance M+S |
Braking System |
Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS |
Front Discs |
Ventilated 12.6-in (320 mm) diameter |
Rear Discs |
Ventilated 12.2-in (310 mm) diameter |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
3-channel electronic/hydraulic control
|
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) system |
Throttle control and 3-channel brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors |
CAPACITIES |
Crankcase |
5.3 US qt (5.0 L) Total |
Cooling System |
9.1 US qt (8.6 L) Total |
Fuel tank |
19.4 US gallons (73.3 L) |
Volumes Passenger |
99.1 cu ft: 55.3 front, 43.8 rear |
Cargo |
13.1 cu ft |
Total |
112.2 cu ft |
FUEL ECONOMY |
City/Highway/Combined |
16/22/19* |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
Wheelbase |
110.2 in |
(2800 mm) |
Track, front |
62.0 in |
(1576 mm) |
Track, rear |
62.4 in |
(1585mm) |
Overall Length |
195.8 in |
(4973 mm) |
Overall Width |
72.7 in |
(1847mm) |
Overall Height (unladen) |
57.2 in |
(1455 mm) |
Minimum Ground Clearance
(non-load) |
5.7 in |
(145 mm) |
WEIGHTS |
Curb Weight (Base)
Technology package CMBS + PAX® |
4083 lb
4110 lb |
Weight Distribution (% front / rear) |
58/42 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
Front Head Room |
38.5 in |
(977 mm) |
Leg Room |
42.4 in |
(1076 mm) |
Hip Room |
55.1 in |
(1400 mm) |
Shoulder Room |
58.5 in |
(1487 mm) |
Rear Head Room |
37.2 in |
(946 mm) |
Leg Room |
36.3 in |
923mm) |
Hip Room |
54.0 in |
(1372mm) |
Shoulder Room |
56.1in |
(1426 mm) |
WARRANTY |
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 (TLC) with
roadside assistance
|
4-year / 50,000-mile |
06 Feb 2008, 06:30 pm
2009 Acura RL - Specifications
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