At a Glance ROAD 0-60 mph 6.3 sec 2004 1 TL 0- ⁄4 mile 14.8 sec RT Acura, 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, Calif. 90501; www.acura.com Top speed est 147 mph* TEST

Price as tested incl std equip. (ABS w/Brake Assist & Electronic Brake Force Distribution, front, side & Skidpad 0.87g List Price: $32,650 side-curtain , yaw and traction control, cruise control, xenon headlights, anti-theft system, leather upholstery, auto. dual-zone climate control, AM/FM/DVD audio system w/6-CD player, keyless Slalom 65.8 mph entry, tilt/telescope wheel; power driver’s seat, windows, mirrors, moonroof and door locks), nav sys- Price as Tested: $35,395 tem w/voice control ($2000), high-performance tires ($200), dest charge ($545). Brake rating very good

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Engine Chassis & Body General Data Drivetrain Type...... aluminum block & heads, Layout...... front engine/front drive Curb weight...... 3480 lb : 6-speed manual V-6 Body/frame...... unit steel Test weight...... 3660 lb Gear Ratio Overall ratio (Rpm) Mph Valvetrain...... sohc 4-valve/cyl Brakes: Front...... 12.2-in. vented discs Weight dist (with 1st 3.93:1 12.89:1 (6800) 40 Displacement...... 196 cu in./3210 cc Rear...... 11.1-in. discs driver), f/r, %...... 60/40 2nd 2.48:1 8.13:1 (6800) 63 Bore x stroke...... 3.50 x 3.39 in./ Assist type...... vacuum,ABS ...... 107.9 in. 3rd 1.70:1 5.57:1 (6800) 92 89.0 x 86.0 mm Total swept area...... 474 sq in. Track, f/r...... 62.1 in./62.0 in. 4th 1.25:1 4.10:1 (6800) 126 Compression ratio ...... 11.0:1 Swept area/ton...... 276 sq in. Length...... 186.2 in. 5th 0.97:1 3.18:1 est (6200) 147* Horsepower (SAE)...... 270 bhp @ 6200 rpm Wheels...... cast alloy, Width...... 72.2 in. 6th 0.77:1 2.53:1 est (4900) 147* Bhp/liter...... 84.1 17 x 8JJ Height...... 56.7 in. Final drive ratio...... 3.28:1 Torque...... 238 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm Tires...... Bridgestone Potenza Ground clearance...... 5.8 in. Engine rpm @ 60 mph in top gear...... 2000 Redline...... 6800 rpm RE 030, Trunk space...... 12.3 cu ft *Electronically limited. Fuel injection...... elect. sequential port 235/45R-17 93W Fuel...... premium unleaded, Steering...... rack & pinion, Accommodations Instrumentation 91 pump octane variable pwr asst Seating capacity...... 5 160-mph speedometer, 8000-rpm ...... Overall ratio 15.4:1 Head room: Front...... 37.5 in. tachometer, coolant temp, fuel level Warranty ...... Turns, lock to lock 2.8 Rear...... 35.5 in...... Safety Basic warranty...... 4 years/50,000 miles Turning circle 39.7 ft Seat width: Front...... 2 x 18.0 in. Suspension Powertrain...... 4 years/50,000 miles Rear...... 50.0 in. front, side and side-curtain airbags, Front: unequal-length upper & lower A-arms, Rust-through...... 5 years/unlimited miles Front-seat leg room...... 43.5 in. anti-lock braking with coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar Seatback adjustment...... 70 deg Brake Assist and Electronic Rear: multilink, coil springs, Seat travel...... 9.5 in. Brake Force Distribution, tube shocks, anti-roll bar Rear-seat knee room...... 24.5 in. yaw control & traction control (all standard equip.) PERFORMANCE

Acceleration 100 Braking Handling 90 Time to speed Seconds Minimum stopping distance Lateral acceleration 0–30 mph...... 2.3 80 From 60 mph...... 123 ft (200-ft skidpad)...... 0.87g 0–40 mph...... 3.7 From 80 mph...... 210 ft 70 Balance ...... moderate understeer 0–50 mph...... 4.8 Control...... excellent Speed through 0–60 mph...... 6.3 60 Brake feel...... excellent 700-ft slalom...... 65.8 mph 0–70 mph...... 8.2 Overall brake rating...... very good 50 Balance...... moderate understeer 0–80 mph...... 10.2 ...... MPH Subjective ratings consist of excellent, very good, good, Lateral seat support good 0–90 mph...... 12.9 40 average, poor; na means information is not available. 0–100 mph...... 15.9 Interior Noise 30 Fuel Economy Time to distance Idle in neutral...... 48 dBA 20 0–100 ft...... 3.2 Our driving...... est 21.0 mpg Maximum in 1st gear...... 72 dBA 0–500 ft...... 8.2 2004 ACURA TL EPA city/highway...... 20/30 mpg 10 mile: 14.8 sec. @ 96.6 mph Constant 50 mph...... 73 dBA 0–900 ft...... 11.6 Cruise range...... est 336 miles 70 mph...... 70 dBA 0—1320 ft (1⁄4 mile)...... 14.8 @ 96.6 mph 0 SEC 5 10 15 20 25 30 Fuel capacity...... 17.0 gal. Test Notes: Test Conditions: Drop-clutch launches while holding the Acura TL’s engine rpm ed and precise. • In the slalom, the TL threads through the at 4000 give the best acceleration results. Clutch pedal actua- cones with utmost agility, giving the car a bit of on-throttle Temperature Humidity Elevation Wind tion is a bit vague, preventing the engagement from being oversteer character, thanks to its rear suspension geometry. • 88° F 21% 150 ft calm smooth and consistent. The 6-speed’s linkage is nicely weight- Around the skidpad, the TL exhibits more understeer behavior.