|
| Engine |
2004
Acura 3.5 RL |
Type
|
3.5-liter,
SOHC 90-degree V-6 |
Horsepower, SAE Net
|
225
hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Torque |
231
lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Redline |
5900 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.54 in x 3.58 in (90
mm x 91 mm) |
| Displacement |
212 cu in (3474 cc) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.6:1 |
| Induction System |
Programmed Fuel Injection
(PGM-FI) with 3-stage Variable Induction System |
| Valvetrain |
4-valves-per-cylinder,
belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy with cast-in
iron cylinder liners |
| Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy with 4-valves-per-cylinder
with pent-roof combustion chambers |
| Emission Control |
Three-way catalytic converter
Electronically controlled LEV emission control |
| Ignition System |
Direct ingnition system
with knock control |
Alternator
|
110 amp max |
| Battery |
12V, maintenance free |
| Recommended Fuel |
Premium Unleaded, 91
Octane |
| Powertrain |
2004
Acura 3.5 RL |
| Layout |
Longitudinally
mounted, front engine, front wheel drive |
| Transmission |
4-speed
automatic with lock-up torque converter (in 2nd, 3rd
and 4th gears) and Grade Logic Control |
| Transmissions Gear
Ratios: |
| 1st |
2.458 |
| 2nd |
1.454 |
| 3rd |
0.948 |
| 4th |
0.652 |
| Reverse |
1.880 |
| Final (Secondary) |
1.333 |
| Final Drive |
3.133 |
| Chassis |
2004
Acura 3.5 RL |
Body Type
|
All-steel
unit body |
| Front Suspension |
Front |
Independent
double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Independent
double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Shock Absorbers |
Gas-pressurized
with Acura Progressive Valve technology, front and
rear |
| Stabilizer Bars |
Front |
1.18 in. (30 mm) diameter |
| Rear |
0.83
in. (21 mm) diameter |
| Steering Type |
Speed-sensitive, variable
power-assisted, rack-and-pinion |
| Steering Ratio |
16.0:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock
to lock) |
3.35 |
| Turning Circle (curb to
curb) |
36.1 ft (11.0 m) |
| Wheels |
16 x 7.0 JJ cast-aluminum
alloy |
| Tires |
P225/55R16 94V Michelin
All-Season MXM4 |
| Braking System |
Power-assisted, 4-wheel
disc brakes with ABS |
| Front Discs |
Ventilated 11.8 in (300
mm) diameter;
1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Discs |
Solid 11.1 in (282 mm)
diameter;
0.47 in (12 mm) rotor thickness |
| Total Swept Area |
Front |
63.5 sq in (409.6 cm2) |
| Rear |
35.0 sq in (225.9 cm2) |
| Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) |
4-channel system with
4-wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
| Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA) system |
Throttle control and
4-channel brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g,
speed and steering sensors for traction control and
stability enhancement |
| Capacities
/ EPA Mileage |
2004
Acura 3.5 RL |
Crankcase
|
5.6
US qt (5.3 L) Total |
| Cooling System |
9.1
US qt (8.6 L) Total |
| Fuel tank |
18.0
US gallons (68.0 L) |
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
18 / 24 |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2004
Acura 3.5 RL |
| Wheelbase |
114.6
in (2910 mm) |
| Track |
front |
61.0
in (1550 mm) |
| rear |
60.6 in (1540 mm) |
| Overall Length |
196.6 in (4995 mm) |
| Overall
Width |
71.6
in (1820 mm) |
| Overall Height (unladen) |
54.5 in (1,385 mm) |
Minimum
Ground Clearance
|
4.9
in (125 mm) |
Curb Weight
|
3,893 lbs (1,766 kg) |
| Curb Weight
without Acura Navigation System |
3,880
lbs (1,760 kg) |
| Weight Distribution (% front
/ rear) |
59/41
|
| Interior
and Trunk Dimensions |
Front |
Rear |
| Head Room |
38.8
in (985 mm) |
36.8
in (935 mm) |
| Leg Room |
42.1
in (1070 mm) |
35.4
in (900 mm) |
| Hip Room |
55.7
in (1415 mm) |
56.5
in (1435 mm) |
| Shoulder Room |
56.9 in (1445 mm) |
56.3 in (1430 mm) |
| Passenger Volumes |
96.5
cu ft: 54.0 front, 42.5 rear |
| Cargo Volume |
14.0 cu ft |
| Total Volume |
110.5
cu ft |
| Warranty |
2004
Acura 3.5 RL |
Vehicle
|
4-year
/ 50,000-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 |
|
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