Acura TL

1999 – 2003 Japan

Acura built the TL from 1999 to 2003. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 176 to 263 hp. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Against its predecessor (1995 – 1998), peak power rose from 200 to 263 hp, and minimum weight went down by 112 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production1999 – 2003

Variants4

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power176 – 263 hp

0–100 km/h7.4 s

Top speed225 – 235 km/h

Fuel economy9.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.3L 4AT FWD (176 HP) 2.5 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	176 hp	—	235	5-speed automatic
3.2L V6 4AT FWD (203 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	203 hp	7.4 s	225	4-speed automatic
3.2L V6 4AT FWD (228 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	228 hp	7.4 s	225	4-speed automatic
Type S 3.2L V6 5AT FWD (263 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	263 hp	—	235	5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2451 cm3 (150 ci)
Power: 129.4 KW @ 6300 RPM176 HP @ 6300 RPM174 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM230 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 146 mph (235 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R17

Dimensions

Length: 190.6 in (4841 mm)
Width: 70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height: 55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.8/59.4 in (1,519/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.8 in (2840 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3042 lbs (1380 kg)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3206 cm3 (196 ci)
Power: 149.3 KW @ 5600 RPM203 HP @ 5600 RPM200 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 216 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM293 Nm @ 4700 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: P205/60 R15

Dimensions

Length: 191.7 in (4869 mm)
Width: 70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height: 55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61/59.4 in (1,549/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.8 in (2840 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3472 lbs (1575 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3206 cm3 (196 ci)
Power: 167.7 KW @ 6200 RPM228 HP @ 6200 RPM225 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 216 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM293 Nm @ 4700 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: P205/60 R15

Dimensions

Length: 191.7 in (4869 mm)
Width: 70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height: 55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61/59.4 in (1,549/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.8 in (2840 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3513 lbs (1593 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3210 cm3 (196 ci)
Power: 193.4 KW @ 6100 RPM263 HP @ 6100 RPM259 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque: 232 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM314 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 146 mph (235 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/55 R17

Dimensions

Length: 192.9 in (4900 mm)
Width: 70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height: 56.1 in (1425 mm)
Front/rear Track: 179.2/178.5 in (4,552/4,534 mm)
Wheelbase: 108.1 in (2746 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3611 lbs (1638 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)

Length4,841 – 4,900 mm

Width1,786 – 1,801 mm

Height1,410 – 1,425 mm

Wheelbase2,746 – 2,840 mm

Curb weight1,380 – 1,638 kg

Torque230 – 314 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.