1997 Acura RL Base specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Base
- $41,000
- 4dr Sdn w/Premium Pkg
- $44,000
- 4dr Sdn w/Prm Pkg/Nav Sys (CA)
- $46,000
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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19 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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210 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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11.0 x 0.91 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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3.5L/212
Displacement
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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224 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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19 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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8.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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N/A
Liftover Height
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57 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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115 in
Wheelbase
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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195 in
Length, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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39 in
Front Head Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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97 ft³
Passenger Volume
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37 in
Second Head Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr-Assisted
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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16" x 6.5" in
Rear Wheel Size
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16" x 6.5" in
Front Wheel Size
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P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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P215/60R16
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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135/80R16
Spare Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,660 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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