| Engine |
2003 Acura TL |
2003 Acura TL
Type-S |
Type
|
3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC
V-6 |
3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC
V-6 |
Horsepower, SAE Net
|
225 hp @ 5600 rpm |
260 hp @ 6100 rpm |
| Torque |
216 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
232 lb-ft @ 3500-5500
rpm |
| Redline |
6300 rpm |
6900 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke |
3.50 in x 3.39 in (89 mm
x 86 mm) |
| Displacement |
196 cu in (3210 cc) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.8:1 |
10.5:1 |
| Induction System |
Programmed Fuel Injection
(PGM-FI) |
| Valvetrain |
Variable Valve Timing and
Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™), 4 valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven,
single overhead camshaft |
| Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy |
Aluminum alloy with spin-cast cylinder
liners |
| Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy |
Aluminum alloy |
| Emission Control |
Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission
control (ULEV in CA) |
Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission
control |
| Ignition System |
Direct ignition system with
knock control system |
Alternator
|
105 amp. max |
120 amp. max |
| Battery |
12V, maintenance free |
| Recommended Fuel |
Premium Unleaded, 91 Octane |
| Chassis |
2003 Acura TL |
2003 Acura TL
Type-S |
Body Type
|
All-steel
unit body |
| Front Suspension |
Independent
double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent
multi-link, double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Shock Absorbers |
Gas-pressurized with Acura
Progressive Valve technology, front and rear |
| Stabilizer Bars - Front |
1.07 in./ 0.18 in.
(27.4 mm) diameter x (4.5 mm) wall thickness |
Front: 1.07 in./ 0.18
in.
(27.4 mm) diameter x (4.5 mm) wall thickness |
| Stabilizer Bars - Rear |
0.71 in. 18.0 mm diameter, solid |
0.75 in. 19.0 mm diameter, solid |
| Steering Type |
Speed-sensitive, variable power-assisted,
rack-and-pinion |
Torque-sensing, variable power-assisted
rack-and-pinion |
| Steering Ratio |
16.1:1 |
15.9:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
3.11 |
2.93 |
| Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
36.8 ft (11.2 m) |
39.7 ft. (12.0 m) |
| Wheels |
16 x 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
17 x 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
| Tires |
P205/60R16 91V Michelin MXV4-Plus |
P215/50R17 93V Michelin MXM4 |
| Braking System |
Dual-diagonal, power-assisted,
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS |
| Front Discs |
Ventilated, 11.4 in (300
mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Discs |
Solid, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter;
0.35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness |
| Total Swept Area |
Front: 242.4 sq in. - (1564
cm2) |
| Rear: 169.9 sq in. - (1096
cm2) |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
3-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors
and electric/hydraulic control
|
4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors
and electric/hydraulic control |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system |
Not Available |
Throttle control and brake control utilizing
yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and
stability enhancement |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
Detects wheel slip and coordinates modulated
braking to return traction to slipping wheel |
Incorporated into VSA |
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