new car review - Acura RL 2009

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Acura RL 2009 spec

VEHICLE

EPA Classification
Mid-Size


ENGINE

Engine Type
Gas V6
Displacement
3.7L/224
Fuel System
PGM-FI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
271 @ 5000


TRANSMISSION

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Trans Type
5
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07
Fourth Gear Rato (:1)
0.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.49
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.89
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.53


MILEAGE

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22


ELECTRICAL

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130


COOLING SYSTEM

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.1


WEIGHT INFORMATION

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4083


TRAILERING



SUSPENSION

Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.18
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75


BRAKES

Brake Type
Power
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x - TBD -


TIRES

Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18


WHEELS

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy


STEERING

Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -


FUEL TANK

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.4


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase (in)
110.2
Length, Overall (in)
195.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.7
Height, Overall (in)
57.2
Tread Width, Front (in)
62.0
Tread Width, Rear (in)
62.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -


CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS

Trunk Volume
13.1

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Acura RL 2009 spec