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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM
MSRP
Acura RL $46,280
ENGINE
Type:
3,471cc V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 290 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 256 at 5,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 93.0
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Redline: 6,800
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 18 / 26
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.70, 1.57, 1.07, 0.69, 0.48
Final Drive: 4.60
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
12.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,014
Weight distribution: 58 / 42
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 19.4
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
39.7
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Bi-Xenon headlights
  • Daytime running lights
  • Limited slip differential
  • P245/50 R17 all-season performance tires
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
193.6
Width [in.]:
72.7
Height [in.]:
57.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 110.2
Front Track [in.]: 62.0
Rear Track [in.]: 62.4
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
  • Chrome exhaust tip and grille
  • Fog lights in front
  • Power remote, heated and folding left door mirror with tilt-down and indicator lights
  • Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror with tilt-down and indicator lights
  • Power sliding and tilting glass sunroof with one-touch open / close and tilt
  • Variable intermittent and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
99.1
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.3
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
58.5
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.1
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
55.1
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 54.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
13.1
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • 4-way power, heated front passenger bucket seat
  • 8-way power, heated driver bucket seat with memory
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, digital signal processor, MP3 capability, voice activation, 6-disc in-dash CD-changer and 10 speakers
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, net and tie-down anchors
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front
  • Driver footrest
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning with voice activation
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Keyless entry
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel, shift knob and door panels
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Overhead console
  • Power rear window blind
  • Power tilting and telescoping steering-wheel with auto tilt-away
  • Power windows with one-touch open in front and rear
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest with pass-through
  • Rear side blind
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Remote window and sunroof control
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • Wireless connectivity
  • XM satellite radio
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front adjustable and tilting head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear power adjustable head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control