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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn 3.2L $28,980
- 4dr Sdn 3.2L w/Navigation $31,130
- 4dr Sdn 3.2L Type S $31,330
- 4dr Sdn 3.2L Type S w/Navigation $33,480
2003 Acura TL Type S specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ebony
Parchment
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17" x 6.5" in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Size | 17" x 6.5" in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Displacement | 3.2L/196 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 260 @ 6100 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 232 @ 3500-5500 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 326.80 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 498.80 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 29 MPG |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.021 |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.653 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 1.846 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.470 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.428 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.551 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.563 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double-Wishbone |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.1 x 0.35 in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x 1.10 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 17.2 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.9 |
| Steering Type | Variable Pwr |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.88 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.7 ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/50VR17 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/50VR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| 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 | 3538 lbs |
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 in |
| Length, Overall | 192.5 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.8 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 53.7 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.3 ft³ |
| Second Leg Room | 35.0 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.2 in |
| Passenger Volume | 96.5 ft³ |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | 56.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.2 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.4 in |
| Second Hip Room | 55.0 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.9 in |
| 17.2 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Heated front seats | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted dual diagonal 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) | Standard |
| 5-speed automatic transmission w/grade logic control system & sequential sportshift feature | Standard |
| Center console-inc: adjustable armrest | Standard |
| Maintenance interval reminder | Standard |
| Body-color dual heated pwr mirrors w/memory | Standard |
| Automatic climate control w/Micron air filtration system & rear vents | Standard |
| Overhead map lights | Standard |
| Green heat-reflective glass | Standard |
| Printed rear glass radio antenna | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive intermittent wipers w/mist feature | Standard |
| Auto up-down driver window w/anti-pinch feature | Standard |
| Front seat belt height adjusters | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| Dual 12-volt pwr outlets | Standard |
| Trunk storage tray/shopping bag hook/cargo net | Standard |
| Acura/Bose AM/FM stereo radio-inc: cassette, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, anti- theft feature, (5) speakers | Standard |
| Metallic-face gauges | Optional |
| Variable pwr-assisted torque-sensing rack & pinion steering | Optional |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system | Optional |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | Standard |
| Rear child seat tether anchors (LATCH) | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| 3.2L SOHC PGM-FI 24-valve V6 engine w/variable valve timing system (VTEC) | Standard |
| Keyless entry system w/panic alarm feature | Standard |
| Galvanized body panels | Standard |
| Trunk pass-through w/locking system | Standard |
| Remote trunk/fuel-filler door releases | Standard |
| Dual front beverage holders | Standard |
| Maintenance-free battery | Standard |
| LEV certified (3.2L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Phosphorescent emergency trunk release | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Outside temp gauge | Standard |
| Sunglasses holder | Standard |
| Rear seat center armrest w/dual cup holders | Standard |
| Phosphorescent emergency trunk release | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | Standard |
| Leather trimmed door panels | Standard |
| HomeLink universal garage door opener | Standard |
| Perforated leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/audio controls | Optional |
| Driver & front passenger seatback pockets | Standard |
| Childproof rear door locks | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs & stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension | Standard |
| Dual illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| 4-way pwr passenger seat | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system | Optional |
| City 19/hwy 29 (3.2L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system w/electronic immobilizer | Standard |
| 17" x 6.5" cast aluminum wheels | Optional |
| Auto day/night breakaway rearview mirror | Standard |
| Front/rear 3-point seat belts | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| Front/rear gas pressurized shock absorbers w/progressive valve technology | Standard |
| Dual trip meters | Standard |
| Door storage compartments | Standard |
| In-dash note-pad tray | Standard |
| Front/rear 5-mph bumpers | Standard |
| Electronic hydraulic engine mounts | Standard |
| Digital quartz clock | Standard |
| Perforated leather-trimmed seats | Optional |
| Carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags w/passenger occupant height & position sensors | Standard |
| Pwr door locks/windows w/illum window switches | Standard |
| Adjustable front seat headrests | Standard |
| Pwr operated moonroof w/tilt feature/sliding shade | Standard |
| 8-way pwr driver bucket seat w/adjustable lumbar support & memory feature | Standard |
| Cruise control w/steering wheel-mounted controls | Standard |
| Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights w/auto-off feature | Standard |
| P215/50VR17 all-season SBR Michelin MXM4 tires | Optional |
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