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Acura CL
2001 – 2004
Japan
The Acura CL was in production from 2001 to 2004. Its petrol engines range from 228 to 260 hp across 3 variants. Compared with the previous generation (1997 – 2001), peak power rose from 200 to 260 hp, and minimum weight went up by 209 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production2001 – 2004
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power228 – 260 hp
0–100 km/h6.6 – 7.0 s
Top speed220 – 235 km/h
Fuel economy10.2 – 11.2 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 5AT FWD (225 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 228 hp | — | 220 | 5-speed automatic |
| Type S 3.2L V6 5AT FWD (263 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 260 hp | 7.0 s | 220 | 5-speed automatic |
| Type S 3.2L V6 6MT FWD (263 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 260 hp | 6.6 s | 235 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3210 cm3 (196 ci)
- Power
- 168 KW @ 5600 RPM228 HP @ 5600 RPM225 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 217 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM294 Nm @ 4700 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- P205/60 R16 91V
Dimensions
- Length
- 192 in (4877 mm)
- Width
- 70.6 in (1793 mm)
- Height
- 55.5 in (1410 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.1/61 in (1,552/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.9 in (2715 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.2 in (157 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3470 lbs (1574 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4024.1 lbs (1825 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 267 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3210 cm3 (196 ci)
- Power
- 191 KW @ 6100 RPM260 HP @ 6100 RPM256 BHP @ 6100 RPM
- Torque
- 232 lb-ft @ 3500-5500 RPM315 Nm @ 3500-5500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- P215/50 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 192 in (4877 mm)
- Width
- 70.6 in (1793 mm)
- Height
- 53.3 in (1354 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.9 in (2715 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.2 in (157 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3510 lbs (1592 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4024.1 lbs (1825 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 243 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3210 cm3 (196 ci)
- Power
- 191 KW @ 6100 RPM260 HP @ 6100 RPM256 BHP @ 6100 RPM
- Torque
- 232 lb-ft @ 3500-5500 RPM315 Nm @ 3500-5500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 146 mph (235 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- P215/50 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 192 in (4877 mm)
- Width
- 70.6 in (1793 mm)
- Height
- 53.3 in (1354 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 106.9 in (2715 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.2 in (157 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13.6 cuFT (385 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3560 lbs (1615 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Length4,877 mm
Width1,793 mm
Height1,354 – 1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,715 mm
Curb weight1,574 – 1,615 kg
Torque294 – 315 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.






