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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn 2.5L $30,700
- 4dr Sdn 3.2L $33,150
1998 Acura TL specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 176 @ 6300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 170 @ 3900 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/150 |
| Engine Type | Gas I5 |
| Cruising Range - City | 344.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 430.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.531 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 1.905 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.650 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.976 |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.765 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.654 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Trailing Link |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.2 x 0.35 in |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.1 x 0.91 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 17.2 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.2 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.5 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.5 |
| Front Tire Size | P205/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/60R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | 135/80R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| 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 |
| Base Curb Weight | 3282 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 191.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.2 in |
| Passenger Volume | 94.7 ft³ |
| Front Hip Room | 54.7 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.1 in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.1 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 4.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.6 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.3 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | 54.3 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| 15" x 6.0" 11-spoke cast aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Keyless entry system | Standard |
| 100 amp alternator | Standard |
| Integral fog lights | Standard |
| Dual heated pwr-operated outside mirrors | Standard |
| Maintenance-free battery | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | Standard |
| Body-colored front/rear 5-mph bumpers | Standard |
| Overhead map lights | Standard |
| Leather trimmed heated seats | Standard |
| Printed rear glass radio antenna | Standard |
| Automatic climate control | Standard |
| Variable pwr-assisted speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Wood-grained instrument panel trim | Standard |
| Dual vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Sashless door glass | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 25 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Dual beverage holder | Standard |
| Variable intermittent wipers | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission w/grade logic control system | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Green heat-reflective glass | Standard |
| Independent double wishbone rear suspension w/trailing link | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| Front/rear gas pressurized shock absorbers w/progressive valve | Standard |
| Center console w/armrest | Standard |
| Body-colored side moldings | Standard |
| 2.5L SOHC PGM-FI 20-valve I5 engine w/dual stage induction system | Standard |
| 8-way pwr driver bucket seat w/adjustable lumbar support | Standard |
| Childproof rear door locks | Standard |
| Front/rear 3-point outboard seat belts | Standard |
| Leather trimmed door panels | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel | Standard |
| P205/60R15 91H all-season mud & snow SBR Michelin tires | Standard |
| All-steel unit body | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs & stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Electronically controlled ignition system w/dual knock sensors | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Rear seat headrests/center armrest | Standard |
| 17.2 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Trunk pass-through w/locking system | Standard |
| Pwr door locks/windows | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm w/immobilizer system | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted dual diagonal 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Pwr operated moonroof w/sliding shade | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger seatback pockets | Standard |
| Maintenance interval reminder | Standard |
| Galvanized body panels | Standard |
| Independent double wishbone front suspension | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo radio-inc: cassette, in-dash CD player, 8-speakers | Standard |
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