1997 Acura RL Base specs & colors

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Spare Wheel Size	Compact in
Rear Wheel Size	16" x 6.5" in
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	16" x 6.5" in

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	19 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	25 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	450.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Cruising Range - City	342.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A

Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Reverse Ratio (:1)	1.880
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.454
First Gear Ratio (:1)	2.458
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Trans Type	4
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.133
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	0.948
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.652

Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.0 x 0.91 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.0 x 0.35 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System	Four-Wheel
Brake Type	Pwr-Assisted

Second Shoulder Room	56.3 in
Wheelbase	114.6 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	71.3 in
Front Shoulder Room	56.9 in
Min Ground Clearance	4.9 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Second Head Room	36.8 in
Second Hip Room	56.5 in
Trunk Volume	14.0 ft³
Height, Overall	56.5 in
Front Leg Room	42.1 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Track Width, Front	61.0 in
Front Hip Room	55.7 in
Track Width, Rear	60.6 in
Second Leg Room	35.4 in
Length, Overall	195.1 in
Passenger Volume	96.5 ft³
Front Head Room	38.8 in

Pwr door locks	Standard
Electronic hydraulic engine mounts	Standard
5-mph bumpers	Standard
Digital quartz clock	Standard
18 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Driver seat lumbar support	Standard
3-channel, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes	Standard
Rear compartment heat/air conditioning controls/vents	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
P215/60VR16 all-season SBR Michelin tires	Standard
8-way pwr driver/4-way pwr front passenger seats w/memory feature	Standard
Color-keyed pwr memory mirrors	Standard
3-channel, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes	Standard
Trunk light	Standard
Front/rear mud guards	Standard
4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension w/gas-pressurized shock absorbers, front/rear stabilizer bars, anti-squat/anti-dive geometry	Standard
Auto climate control air conditioning system	Standard
Elect direct ignition	Standard
3.5L SOHC PGM-FI 24-valve V6 engine w/knock sensors, variable induction system	Standard
Front side window defoggers	Standard
110-amp alternator	Standard
Keyless entry system	Standard
Side-guard door beams	Standard
Automatic headlights/taillights	Standard
Electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, grade logic control	Standard
5-coat, 4-bake paint	Standard
105-watt AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 8-speakers, anti-theft feature	Standard
Leather-trimmed seating	Standard
Color-keyed front/rear bumpers	Standard
Pwr moonroof w/tilt-up feature	Standard
Rear window antenna	Standard
Rear window defroster w/timer	Standard
Child-proof rear door locks	Standard
Variable pwr-assisted speed-sensitive rack and pinion steering	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Folding rear center armrest w/dual cup holders, trunk pass-through feature	Standard
City 19/hwy 25 (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
Pwr-assisted front vented/rear solid disc brakes	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors	Standard
Leather-wrapped shift knob	Standard
Remote trunk/fuel filler door releases	Standard
Lighted ashtray/cigarette lighter	Standard
Pwr windows w/driver side lighted controls	Standard
Microscopic air filtration system	Standard
Flash-to-pass	Standard
Overhead map lights	Standard
Driver & front passenger air bags	Standard
16" x 6.5" cast aluminum wheels	Standard
Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/memory feature	Standard
Galvanized body panels	Standard
Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers w/mist feature	Standard
3-point front/rear outboard seat belts w/front height adjustment	Standard
Overhead sunglasses storage compartment	Standard
Adjustable front/rear headrests	Standard
Lighted ignition switch	Standard
Color-keyed body-side moldings	Standard
Anti-theft alarm w/immobilizer system	Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, coolant temp/fuel level gauges	Standard
Maintenance interval reminder	Standard
Front door storage pockets	Standard
Maintenance free battery	Standard
Front/rear crumple zones	Standard
Green heat-rejecting tinted glass	Standard
Rear compartment reading lights	Standard
Center console w/adjustable armrest	Standard
Integral fog lamps	Standard
Dual front/rear cup holders	Standard
Ski bag	Optional

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Displacement	3.5L/212
Engine Type	Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	210 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	224 @ 2800

Suspension Type - Rear	Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front	Double-Wishbone

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.0 gal

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.35
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	36.1 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	16.0
Steering Type	Pwr-Assisted

Front Tire Size	P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size	P215/60R16
Spare Tire Size	135/80R16

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	110

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs

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