1997 Acura RL Base specs & colors

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

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

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

Brake Type	Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System	Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.0 x 0.91 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.0 x 0.35 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available

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

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

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

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

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

Steering Type	Pwr-Assisted
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	16.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.35
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	36.1 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	Not Available ft

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

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