2008 Acura TL Type-S specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Auto
- $33,725
- 4dr Sdn Auto Nav
- $36,225
- 4dr Sdn Auto Type-S
- $38,225
- 4dr Sdn Man Type-S
- $38,225
- 4dr Sdn Man Type-S HPT
- $38,425
- 4dr Sdn Auto Type-S HPT
- $38,425
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ocean Blue
Ebony / Silver
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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286 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.1 x .35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.2 x .98 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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3.5L/212
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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286 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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256 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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8.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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108 in
Wheelbase
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57 in
Height, Overall
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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98 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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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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190 in
Length, Overall
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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5
Passenger Capacity
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Safety
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Variable Pwr
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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P235/45WR17
Front Tire Size
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17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Alloy
Front Wheel Material
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T135/80R16
Spare Tire Size
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P235/45WR17
Rear Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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3,559 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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