2008 Acura RL specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn (Natl)
- $46,280
- 4dr Sdn (HI)
- $49,165
- 4dr Sdn Tech Pkg (Natl)
- $49,900
- 4dr Sdn Tech/CMBS w/PAX (Natl)
- $53,700
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ebony
Parchment
Taupe
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
16 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
|
290 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
12.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Pwr
Brake Type
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Electrical
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
290 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
3.5L/212
Displacement
|
256 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
16 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
|
9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
54 in
Second Hip Room
|
62 in
Track Width, Rear
|
62 in
Track Width, Front
|
55 in
Front Hip Room
|
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
37 in
Second Head Room
|
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
N/A
Liftover Height
|
110 in
Wheelbase
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
39 in
Front Head Room
|
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
194 in
Length, Overall
|
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
36 in
Second Leg Room
|
57 in
Height, Overall
|
42 in
Front Leg Room
|
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
Safety
Standard
Stability Control
|
Standard
Brake Assist
|
Steering
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Variable Pwr
Steering Type
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
Suspension
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
|
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
|
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
|
17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
P245/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
|
T155/70D17
Spare Tire Size
|
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
|
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
|
P245/50VR17
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
4,014 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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