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1997 Acura RL Specs

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1997 Acura RL Research

1997 Acura RL

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive; All Wheel Drive

1997 RL Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
3,500 cc 3.5 liters 6 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 90 mm bore, 91 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 68 liter fuel tank
Power: 156 kW , 210 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 224 ft lb @ 2,800 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
3.13:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer with anti-start code
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Wishbone front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body color narrow body side molding with colored inserts
Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on bumpers and on rear
Coefficient of drag: 0.34
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,956, overall width (mm): 1,811, overall height (mm): 1,384, ground clearance (mm): 124, wheelbase (mm): 2,911, front track (mm): 1,549, rear track (mm): 1,539 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,003
Front fog lights
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Heat reflective glass
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Gloss paint
Fixed rear window
Front body color lip spoiler
Front glass electric tilting sliding sunroof with sunshade and one-touch opening
Tinted glass
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,660, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 0 and gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 0
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
Element antenna
Remote control peripheral anti-theft protection
Front ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Stereo audio system with AM/FM
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 419, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 419 and all seats removed (liters): 0
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
Digital clock
Floor and overhead full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with four switches in footwell
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners and grabbers
Adjustable front seat center armrest with integral box
Lockable glove compartment with lid
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats , head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with dusk sensor and auto off with ignition
Illuminated entry system on ignition key surround
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 986, rear headroom (mm): 935, front hip room (mm): 1,415, rear hip room (mm): 1,435, front leg room (mm): 1,069, rear leg room (mm): 899, front shoulder room (mm): 1,445, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,445 and interior volume (liters): 2,648
Low fuel level warning
Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with two driver's seat positions
Remote power locks with internal switch operates from passenger door
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with door mounted switches and one one-touch , rear power windows with door mounted switches
Front and rear reading lights
Rear air conditioner
Electric rear heater
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side with grabbers , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side with grabbers , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Folding rear seat center armrest with trunk access
Bench fixed three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Mechanical remote fuel filler door release
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Eight speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with push button heater controls, four fan speeds, recirculation setting, rear seat heater ducts and micro filter