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Acura RL

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Acura RL

4-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 3471 cm3 / 211.8 cu in / 211.8 cu in, 216.0 kW / 289.7 hp / 289.7 hp @ 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm, 347.1 N·m / 256.0 lb·ft / 256.0 lb·ft @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, four wheel drive, consumption 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)AcuraIssued from2008
ModelRLIssued until
SerieRLNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAcuraCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typeNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)368 l / 13.00 cu ft / 13.00 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4920 mm / 193.7 in / 193.7 inTotal (curb) weight1274 kg / 2809 lb / 2809 lb
Width1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 inDry weight
Height1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 inLoad capacity547 kg / 1206 lb / 1206 lb
Wheelbase2810 mm / 110.6 in / 110.6 inGross (max.) weight1821 kg / 4015 lb / 4015 lb
Track frontTowing weight2268 kg / 5000 lb / 5000 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity73 l / 16.1 UK gal / 19.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.75  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.30 m2 / 24.7 sq ft / 24.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.69 m2 / 7.4 sq ft / 7.4 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.1 kW / 23.0 hp / 23.0 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (V6)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement3471 cm3 / 211.8 cu in / 211.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power216.0 kW / 289.7 hp / 289.7 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm
AspirationMax. torque347.1 N·m / 256.0 lb·ft / 256.0 lb·ft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)86.4 kW / 115.9 hp / 115.9 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output62.2 kW/l / 1.368 bhp/cu in / 1.368 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque100.0 N·m/l / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio230.8 kW/ton / 174.9 bhp/ton / 174.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)14.7 l/100km / 19.2 mpg-UK / 16.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mpg-UK / 24.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions290 g/km / 467 g/mi / 467 g/mi (est.)
  Range589 km / 366 mi / 366 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front245/50-VR17Tyres rear245/50-VR17
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Acura RL

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