Torrance, Calif. - Sep 08
POWERTRAIN |
TL |
TL Type-S |
Engine Type |
3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
Horsepower |
258 hp @ 6200 rpm |
286 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Torque |
233 lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm |
256 lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Redline |
6800 rpm |
6800 rpm |
Bore & Stroke |
3.50 in x 3.39 in (89 mm x 86 mm) |
3.50 in x 3.66 in (89 mm x 93 mm) |
Displacement |
196 cu in (3210 cc) |
212 cu in (3471 cc) |
Compression Ratio |
11.0:1 |
11.0:1 |
Induction System |
Programmed multi-point Injection (PGM-FI) |
Programmed multi-point 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™) with 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy with centrifugally cast iron cylinder liners |
Aluminum alloy with centrifugally cast iron cylinder liners |
Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy with 4-valves-per-cylinder with pent-roof combustion chambers |
Aluminum alloy with 4-valves-per-cylinder with pent-roof combustion chambers |
Emission Control |
CARB LEV-2 ULEV/ EPA Tier 2-Bin 5 |
CARB LEV-2 ULEV/ EPA Tier 2-Bin 5 |
Ignition System |
Electronic Direct |
Electronic Direct |
Alternator |
12 volt - 130 amp |
12 volt - 130 amp |
Battery |
12V-72ah/20hr |
12V-72ah/20hr |
Recommended Fuel |
Premium Unleaded |
Premium Unleaded |
Layout |
Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive |
Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive |
Transmissions |
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control |
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control and F1-style paddle shifter
or
Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with limited slip differential |
Ratios (:1) |
Automatic Transmission |
Manual Transmission (Type-S only) |
1st |
2.697 |
3.933 |
2nd |
1.606 |
2.478 |
3rd |
1.071 |
1.700 |
4th |
0.693 |
1.250 |
5th |
0.490 |
0.975 |
6th |
|
0.770 |
Reverse |
1.888 |
4.008 |
Final |
4.312 |
3.285 |
CHASSIS |
Body Type |
All-steel unit body |
Front Suspension |
Independent double-wishbone |
Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
Stabilizer Bars |
TL |
TL Type-S |
Front: |
1.07 in. diameter
0.20 in. wall thickness
(27.2 mm) x (5 mm)
|
1.06 in. diameter, solid
(27.0 mm)
|
Rear: |
0.72 in. diameter
3.0 in wall thickness
(18.3 mm) |
0.79 in. diameter, solid
(20 mm) |
Steering Type |
Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion |
Steering Ratio |
15.4:1 |
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
2.8 |
Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
Wheels |
17 x 8 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
Tires |
235/45R17 93W All-Season
(high performance also available on Type-S) |
Braking System |
Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist |
Front Discs |
TL - Ventilated, 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
|
TL Type-S - Ventilated Brembo, 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 |
Calipers |
TL - Single piston brake calipers |
TL Type-S - Brembo 4-piston front brake calipers and single piston rear |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
4-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 |
CAPACITIES |
Crankcase |
4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
|
Cooling System |
Automatic Transmission - 8.5 US qt (8.0 L)
Manual Transmission - 8.6 US qt (8.1 L) |
Fuel Tank |
17.1 Gal (64.7 L) |
Trunk Cargo Volume |
12.5 cu ft |
Total Cargo Volume |
110.4 cu ft |
FUEL ECONOMY |
TL |
TL Type-S |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City / Highway |
20/29 mpg* (City/Highway) |
19/28 mpg* (AT)
19/29 (MT) |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
Wheelbase |
107.9 in (2740 mm) |
Track, front |
62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Track, rear |
62.0 in (1576 mm) |
Overall Length |
TL - 189.3 in (4809 mm)
|
TL Type-S - 189.8 (4822 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: |
|
TL |
3623 lb (1643 kg) |
W/ optional Acura Navigation System |
3636 lb (1649 kg) |
TL Type-S (includes navigation) |
Automatic transmission |
3674 lb (1666 kg) |
Manual transmission
|
3559 lb (1614 kg) |
Automatic transmission
w/ optional high performance tires |
3680 lb (1669 kg) |
Manual transmission
w/ optional high performance tires |
3563 lb (1616 kg) |
Weight Distribution (% front / rear) |
TL
|
TL Type-S |
61.6/38.4 |
61.5/38.5 with automatic transmission (including navigation)
|
w/ optional Navigation |
61.4/38.6 |
60/40 with manual transmission (including navigation) |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
EPA Passenger Volume |
97.9 cu ft |
EPA Cargo Volume |
12.5 cu ft |
Front |
|
Head Room |
38.7 in (984 mm) |
Leg Room |
42.8 in (1088 mm) |
Hip Room |
55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Shoulder Room |
58.3 in (1482 mm) |
Rear |
|
Head Room |
37.2 in (945 mm) |
Leg Room |
34.9 in (887 mm) |
Hip Room |
53.8 in (1367 mm) |
Shoulder Room |
55.7 in (1414 mm) |
WARRANTIES |
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) withroadside assistance |
4-year / 50,000-mile |