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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.

Acura CL
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

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.