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POWERTRAIN	TL	TL Type-S
Engine Type	3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6	3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6
Horsepower	258 hp @ 6200 rpm	286 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque	233 lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm	256 lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline	6800 rpm	6800 rpm
Bore and Stroke	3.50in x 3.39in (89mm x 86mm)	3.50in x 3.66in (89mm x 93mm)
Displacement	196 cu in (3210 cc)	212 cu in (3471 cc)
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	11.0:1
Induction System	Programmed multi-port Injection (PGM-FI)	Programmed multi-port Injection (PGM-FI)
Valvetrain	Variable valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC�), 4- valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft	Variable valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC�), 4- valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft
Engine Block	Aluminum alloy with centrifugally cast iron cylinder liners	Aluminum alloy with centrifugally cast iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy with 4-valves-per- cylinder with pent-roof combustion chambers	Aluminum alloy with 4-valves-per- cylinder with pent-roof combustion chambers
Emission Control	CARB LEV-2 ULEV/EPA Tier 2- Bin 5	CARB LEV-2 ULEV/EPA Tier 2- Bin 5
Ignition System	Electronic Direct	Electronic Direct
Alternator	12 volt - 130 amp	12 volt - 130 amp
Battery	12V-72ah/20hr	12V-72ah/20hr
Recommended Fuel	Premium Unleaded	Premium Unleaded
Layout	Transversely mounted, front-engine, front-wheel drive	Transversely mounted, front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transmissions	5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control	5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control (and F1-style paddle shifters) or Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with limited slip differential
Gear Ratios	Automatic Transmission	Manual Transmission (Type-S only)
1st	2.697	3.933
2nd	1.606	2.478
3rd	1.071	1.700
4th	0.693	1.250
5th	0.490	0.975
6th	-	0.770
Reverse	1.888	4.008
Final	4.312	3.285
CHASSIS
Body Type	All-steel unit body
Front Suspension	Independent double-wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-link
Stabilizer Bars	TL Front: 1.07 in. diameter 0.20 in. wall thickness (27.2 mm) x (5 mm) Rear: 0.72 in. diameter 3.0 in. wall thickness (18.3 mm)	TL Type-S Front: 1.06 in. diameter, solid (27.0 mm) Rear: 0.79 in. diameter, solid (20 mm)
Steering Type	Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio	15.4:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.8
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	39.7 ft (12.1m)
Wheels	17 x 8.0 JJ cast-aluminum alloy
Tires	P235/45R17 93V All-Season (high performance also available on Type-S)
Braking System	Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Front Discs	TL Ventilated, 11.8 in. (300 mm) diameter, 1.1 in. (28 mm) rotor thickness TL Type-S Brembo ventilated, 12.2 in. (310 mm) diameter, 0.98 in. (25 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Discs	Solid, 11.1 in. (282 mm) diameter, 0.35 in. (9 mm) rotor thickness
Calipers	TL - Single piston front brake calipers TL Type-S - Brembo 4-piston front brake calipers
Antil-Lock Braking System (ABS)	4-channel system with 4-wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System	Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement
Traction Control System (TCS)	Incorporated into VSA
CAPACITIES
Crankcase	4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Cooling System	Automatic Transmission 8.5 US qt (8.0 L) Manual Transmission 8.6 US qt (8.1 L)
Fuel Tank	17.1 US gallons (64.7 L)
Trunk Cargo Volume	12.5 cu ft
Total Cargo Volume	110.4 cu ft
FUEL ECONOMY
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway	TL 20/28 mpg*	TL Type-S 19/28 mpg*
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase	107.9 in. (2740 mm)
Track, front	62.1 in. (1577 mm)
Track, rear	62.0 in. (1576 mm)
Overall Length	TL - 189.3 in. (4809 mm)	TL Type-S - 189.8 in. (4822 mm)
Overall Width	72.2 in. (1835mm)
Overall Height	56.7 in. (1441mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.8 in. (148.0 mm) Non-Load 4.4 in. (111 mm) Full-Load
Curb Weight With Navigation Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission w/optional high performance tires Manual Transmission w/optional high performance tires	TL 3623 lbs (1643 kg) 3636 lbs (1649 kg) TL Type-S (includes navigation) 3674 lbs (1666 kg) 3559 lbs (1614 kg) 3680 lbs (1669 kg) 3563 lbs (1616 kg)
Weight Distribution (% F/R) w/optional Navigation System Manual Transmission with Navigation System	TL 61.6/38.4 61.4/38.6	TL Type-S (includes navigation) 61.5/38.5 60/40
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
EPA Passenger Volume EPA Cargo Volume	97.9 cu ft 12.5 cu ft
Front
Head Room	38.7 in. (984 mm)
Leg Room	42.8 in. (1088 mm)
Hip Room	55.6 in. (1412 mm)
Shoulder Room	58.3 in. (1482 mm)
Rear
Head Room	37.2 in. (945 mm)
Leg Room	34.9 cu ft (887 mm)
Hip Room	53.8 in. (1367 mm)
Shoulder Room	55.7 cu ft (1414 mm)
WARRANTIES
Vehicle	4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty
Powertrain	6-year / 70,000-mile limited warranty
Outer Body Rust-Through	5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance	4-year / 50,000-mile

^{*Preliminary mileage estimates determined by Acura. Final EPA mileage estimates were not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.}