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2008 Acura Rl Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 4,014
Weight distribution: 58 / 42
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 19.4
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 39.7
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VTEC)
Displacement: 3,471
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 93.0
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Power [hp]: 290 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 256 at 5,000
Redline: 6,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 18
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26
 
Transmission:
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.70, 1.57, 1.07, 0.69, 0.48
Final Drive: 4.60
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 193.6
Width [in.]: 72.7
Height [in.]: 57.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 110.2
Front Track [in.]: 62.0
Rear Track [in.]: 62.4
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 99.1
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.3
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.5
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.1
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.1
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 54.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 13.1
Standard Features
  • (HID) Bi-Xenon headlights
  • 10 speakers
  • 10-way power, heated driver bucket seat with lumbar support
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 power remote, heated, and folding door mirrors with indicator lights and tilt-down
  • 245/50 VR17 all-season
  • 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine
  • 4 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift
  • 6-disc in-dash mounted CD changer
  • 6-way power, heated passenger bucket seat with lumbar support
  • All-wheel-drive (AWD)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Amplifier
  • Audio anti-theft protection
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Automatic headlights
  • Body-color bumpers and door handles
  • Bose premium AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Carpeted floor mats in front and rear
  • Clock
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Day-time running lights
  • Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Dual-zone autom.air-conditioning with air filter
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Fog lights in front
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Keyfob window and sunroof controls
  • Keyless Entry
  • Leather gear shift knob and steering-wheel
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Memory settings for seats, mirrors, and steering-wheel
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power sliding and tilting glass sunroof with one-touch open / close
  • Power tilting and telescoping steering-wheel with auto tilt-away
  • Power windows with one-touch open / close in front and rear
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear fixed bench seats
  • Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Service interval indicator
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Storage: front doors and front seat-backs
  • Sun shade
  • Sun visor strip
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Trip computer
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Universal garage-door opener (HomeLink)
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent speed-sensitive windshield wipers
  • Vehicle security system
  • Window grid diversity antenna
  • XM Satellite Radio
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 72 / 70,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 6.7
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 16.5
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 15.1
 
Top Speed [mph]: 134
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 126