Torrance, Calif. - Sep 11 —
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 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
256 lb-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 ULEV-2 / EPA Tier 2-Bin 5 |
CARB ULEV-2 / 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, F1-style
paddle shifters, and Grade Logic Control
Close-ratio 6-speed manual
transmission with limited slip
differential |
Ratios (:1) |
Automatic Transmission
1st 2.697
2nd 1.606
3rd 1.071
4th 0.693
5th 0.490
Reverse 1.888
Final 4.312 |
Manual Transmission (Type-S only)
1st 3.933
2nd 2.478
3rd 1.700
4th 1.250
5th 0.975
6th 0.770
Reverse 4.008
Final 3.285 |
CHASSIS |
Body Type |
All-steel unit body |
Front Suspension |
Independent double-wishbone |
Rear Suspension |
Independent multi-link |
Stabilizer Bars |
TL |
TL Type-S |
Front: 1.07-in. diameter 0.20 in. wall thickness
(27.2 mm) x (5 mm)
Rear: 0.72 in. diameter
3.0-in wall thickness
(18.3 mm) |
Front: 1.06-in. diameter, solid
(27.0 mm)
Rear: 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 feet (12.1 m) |
Wheels |
17x8 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 |
EPA Fuel Mileage -
City/Highway/Combined |
TL
18/26/21 mpg* (City/Highway) |
TL Type-S
17/26/20 mpg* (AT)
18/27/21 mpg* (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) |
*Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting 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. |
Weight Distribution (% front / rear) |
TL
61.6/38.4 |
TL Type-S
61.5/38.5 with automatic transmission (including navigation) |
With optional Navigation |
61.4/38.6 |
60/40 with manual transmission (including navigation) |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
EPA Passenger Volume:
EPA Cargo Volume: |
97.9 cu ft
12.5 cu ft |
Front Head Room |
38.7 in (984 mm) |
Front Leg Room |
42.8 in (1088 mm) |
Front Hip Room |
55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front Shoulder Room |
58.3 in (1482 mm) |
Rear Head Room |
37.2 in (945 mm) |
Rear Leg Room |
34.9 in (887 mm) |
Rear Hip Room |
53.8 in (1367 mm) |
Rear 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) with
roadside assistance |
4-year / 50,000-mile |
11 Sep 2007, 07:14 pm
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