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Acura RL

General information

ModelAcura RL
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3471 ccm (211.80 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3471 ccm (211.80 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power294.00 PS (216 kW or 290 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque347.14 Nm (35.4 kgf-m or 256.1 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2308 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space368 litres (97 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1274 kg (2,808.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1821 kg (4,014.6 pounds)
Towing weight2268 kg (5,000.1 pounds)
Overall length4920 mm (193.7 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2810 mm (110.6 inches)
Fuel capacity73.0 litres (19.29 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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