Acura TL 2010

Acura TL 2010

The TL’s dramatic styling and breathtaking performance are rivaled only by its stunning technological achievements. Each model boasts an impressive engine: a 280-hp, 3.5-liter, VTEC® V-6 in the TL, while the TL SH-AWD combines a powerful 305-hp, 3.7-liter, VTEC V-6 with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) and a choice of a 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. Add Acura’s critically acclaimed navigation system, along with the TL’s other luxurious appointments, and the road is yours for the taking.

Specifications:

Dimension:

Wheelbase, in (mm)

109.3 (2775)

Track, in (mm)

63.2 (1606) | FRONT
63.8 (1620) | REAR

Overall length, in (mm)

195.5 (4966)

Overall width, in (mm)

74.0 (1880)

Height (unladen), in (mm)

57.2 (1452)

Curb weight, starting, lb (kg)

3721 (1688) | TL
3735 (1694) | TL w/ Technology Package
3962 (1797) | TL SH-AWD AT
3975 (1803) | TL SH-AWD AT w/ Technology Package
3889 (1764) | TL SH-AWD MT w/ Technology Package

Weight distribution (% front / rear)

61 / 39 | TL
59 / 41 | TL SH-AWD AT
58 / 42 | TL SH-AWD MT

Ground clearance (unladen) in (mm)

5.9 (151) | TL
5.7 (145) | TL SH-AWD

Headroom, in (mm)

38.4 (976) | FRONT
36.7 (932) | REAR

Legroom, in (mm)

42.5 (1080)| FRONT
36.2 (920) | REAR

Hip room, in (mm)

55.7 (1415) | FRONT
54.8 (1392) | REAR

Shoulder room, in (mm)

58.2 (1477) | FRONT
56.2 (1428) | REAR

EPA Passenger Volume, cu ft

98.2

EPA Cargo Volume, cu ft

13.1 | TL
12.5 | TL SH-AWD

Fuel tank capacity, U.S. gal. (liters)

18.5 (70.0)

Crankcase refill capacity, including filter, qt. (liters)

5.3 (5.0)

Turning diameter, curb-to-curb, ft.

38.4

Engine:

Engine type

Aluminum-alloy V-6

Displacement (liters)

3.5 | TL
3.7 | TL SH-AWD

Compression ratio

11.2:1

Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)

280 @ 6200 | TL
305 @ 6300 | TL SH-AWD

Torque lbs-ft @ rpm

254 @ 5000 | TL
273 @ 5000 | TL SH-AWD

Redline

6800 | TL
6700 | TL SH-AWD

Valvetrain

Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control (VTEC®) for intake valves (and exhaust valves for 3.7L), 4 valves per cylinder, with a belt-driven single overhead camshaft

Fuel Injection

PGM-FI Multi-Point Fuel Injection system

Throttle Control

Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system

Ignition

Direct ignition system with knock control

Engine block

Cast aluminum alloy with aluminum cylinder liners

Cylinder head

Cast aluminum alloy; 4-valves-per-cylinder; pent-roof combustion chamber design

EPA Estimated Fuel Mileage27 (city / highway)

18 / 26 mpg | TL
17 / 25 mpg | TL SH-AWD AT
17 / 25 mpg | TL SH-AWD MT

Recommended fuel19

Premium unleaded 91 octane

Emission rating

ULEV-2

Tune-up interval3

100K +/- miles no scheduled tune-ups

CHASIS

Body type

Unit body

Front suspension

Independent double wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link

Shock absorbers

Dual-stage with "blow-off" valving

Front stabilizer bar, mm

30.0, solid  | TL
31.0, solid  | TL SH-AWD

Rear stabilizer bar, mm

19, solid  | TL
20 x 4.5  | TL SH-AWD

Steering type

Electric variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS)

Steering ratio

14.0:1

Steering wheel turns (lock-to-lock)

2.7

Turning circle, curb-to-curb, ft

38.4 ft

Wheels

17 x 8.0 aluminum-alloy  | TL
18 x 8.0 aluminum-alloy  | TL SH-AWD (opt on FWD)
19 x 8.0 aluminum-alloy  | TL SH-AWD WITH HPT

Tires

245/50 R17 98V Bridgestone Turanza All-Season  | TL
245/45 R18 96V Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 All-Season  | TL SH-AWD
245/40 ZR19 94Y Michelin Pilot Sport S2 Summer  | TL SH-AWD WITH HPT

Brake discs (front/rear)

12.6" ventilated front / 13.2" solid rear  | TL

Braking systems

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist

Stability control

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) using throttle control and 3-channel brake control utilizing yaw, lateral G, speed and steering sensors  | TL
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) additionally incorporating Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system.  | TL SH-AWD

Pricing: starts from aprx. $35,105 to $38,655

Details has been taken from Acura website, please visit for more information

Acura RL 2010

If you are planning to buy a new car, we are presenting few car models, their specifications and more detail which can help you to choose your favorite car model.

Acura RL 2010

Acura RL 2010

This sumptuous luxury sedan is so well-appointed, you’ll be lavishly equipped for every excursion. With its 300-hp 3.7-liter VTEC® V-6 engine, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) and the optional Acura Navigation System with AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™, power and precision are simply par for the course.

  • 300-hp, 3.7-liter VTEC V-6 engine
  • SH-AWD
  • Acura Navigation System
  • Voice Recognition
  • AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather

Specifications:

Engine type

Aluminum alloy V-6 engine

Valve train

Variable valve Timing and lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) for intake and exhaust valves, 4 valves per cylinder, with a belt-driven single overhead camshaft

Displacement (liters)

3.7

Compression ratio

11.2:1

Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)

300 @ 6300

Torque lbs-ft @ rpm

271 @ 5000

Redline

6800 rpm

Fuel Injection

PGM-FI multi-point injection

Throttle control

Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle system

Ignition

Electronic direct

Induction system

High-inertia, dual-stage magnesium intake manifold and cold-air induction system

Engine block

Cast aluminum alloy with aluminum cylinder liners

Cylinder head

Cast aluminum alloy; 4-valves-per-cylinder; pent-roof combustion chamber design

EPA Estimated Fuel Mileage27 (city / highway)

16 / 22 mpg

Required fuel

Premium unleaded 91 octane19

Emission control

EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5 and CARB-certified ULEV-2

Ignition system

Direct ignition system with knock control

Alternator

130 amp max

Battery

12V, maintenance free

Tune-up interval

100K +/- miles no scheduled tune-ups3

Wheelbase, in (mm)

109.3 (2775)

Track, in (mm)

63.2 (1606) | FRONT
63.8 (1620) | REAR

Overall length, in (mm)

195.5 (4966)

Overall width, in (mm)

74.0 (1880)

Height (unladen), in (mm)

57.2 (1452)

Curb weight, starting, lb (kg)

3721 (1688) | TL
3735 (1694) | TL w/ Technology Package
3962 (1797) | TL SH-AWD AT
3975 (1803) | TL SH-AWD AT w/ Technology Package
3889 (1764) | TL SH-AWD MT w/ Technology Package

Weight distribution (% front / rear)

61 / 39 | TL
59 / 41 | TL SH-AWD AT
58 / 42 | TL SH-AWD MT

Ground clearance (unladen) in (mm)

5.9 (151) | TL
5.7 (145) | TL SH-AWD

Headroom, in (mm)

38.4 (976) | FRONT
36.7 (932) | REAR

Legroom, in (mm)

42.5 (1080)| FRONT
36.2 (920) | REAR

Hip room, in (mm)

55.7 (1415) | FRONT
54.8 (1392) | REAR

Shoulder room, in (mm)

58.2 (1477) | FRONT
56.2 (1428) | REAR

EPA Passenger Volume, cu ft

98.2

EPA Cargo Volume, cu ft

13.1 | TL
12.5 | TL SH-AWD

Fuel tank capacity, U.S. gal. (liters)

18.5 (70.0)

Crankcase refill capacity, including filter, qt. (liters)

5.3 (5.0)

Turning diameter, curb-to-curb, ft.

38.4

Body type

Unit body

Front suspension

Independent double wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link

Shock absorbers

Dual-stage with "blow-off" valving

Front stabilizer bar, mm

30.0, solid  | TL
31.0, solid  | TL SH-AWD

Rear stabilizer bar, mm

19, solid  | TL
20 x 4.5  | TL SH-AWD

Steering type

Electric variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS)

Steering ratio

14.0:1

Steering wheel turns (lock-to-lock)

2.7

Turning circle, curb-to-curb, ft

38.4 ft

Wheels

17 x 8.0 aluminum-alloy  | TL
18 x 8.0 aluminum-alloy  | TL SH-AWD (opt on FWD)
19 x 8.0 aluminum-alloy  | TL SH-AWD WITH HPT

Tires

245/50 R17 98V Bridgestone Turanza All-Season  | TL
245/45 R18 96V Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 All-Season  | TL SH-AWD
245/40 ZR19 94Y Michelin Pilot Sport S2 Summer  | TL SH-AWD WITH HPT

Brake discs (front/rear)

12.6" ventilated front / 13.2" solid rear  | TL

Braking systems

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist

Stability control

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) using throttle control and 3-channel brake control utilizing yaw, lateral G, speed and steering sensors  | TL
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) additionally incorporating Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system.  | TL SH-AWD

Details has been taken from Acura website, please visit here for pricing and for more information.

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