 |
| Engine |
Acura CL |
Acura CL 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, SAE Net |
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(TM)), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven,
single overhead camshaft |
| Engine Block |
Aluminum alloy |
Aluminum alloy with spin-cast cylinder
liners |
| Cylinder Head |
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 |
110 amp. max |
122 amp. max |
| Battery |
12V, maintenance free |
| Recommended Fuel |
Premium
Unleaded |
| Powertrain |
Acura CL |
Acura
CL Type-S |
| Layout |
Transverse mounted,
front engine, front-wheel-drive |
Transverse
mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Transmission |
5-speed Sequential SportShift
automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control
|
5-speed
Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control
or
6-speed manual transmission with helical gear limited slip differential |
Ratios (:1)
|
Automatic |
Automatic |
Manual |
| 1st gear |
2.563 |
2.563 |
3.933 |
| 2nd gear |
1.552 |
1.551 |
2.478 |
| 3rd gear |
1.021 |
1.021 |
1.700 |
| 4th gear |
0.653 |
0.653 |
1.250 |
| 5th gear |
0.470 |
0.470 |
0.976 |
| 6th gear |
- |
- |
0.771 |
| Reverse |
1.846 |
1.846 |
4.008 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4.428 |
4.428 |
3.286 |
| Chassis |
Acura CL |
Acura
CL 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 |
27.2 mm
diameter (tubular) x 4.5 mm wall thickness |
| Rear |
18.0 mm diameter |
19.0 mm diameter |
| Steering Type |
Variable, speed sensitive,
power-assisted, rack-and-pinion |
| Steering Ratio |
15.8:1 |
16.1:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) |
3.06 |
2.88 |
| Turning Circle (curb to
curb) |
37.4 ft (11.4 m) |
39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
| Wheels |
16 x 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
17 x 7.0 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 |
| Discs |
Front |
Ventilated,
11.8 in. (300 mm) diameter;
1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear |
Solid, 11.1
in (282 mm) diameter;
0.35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness |
| Total Swept Area |
Front |
57.5 sq in (371 cm2) |
| Rear |
39.4 sq in (254 cm2) |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
3-channel system with 4 wheel
speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
Automatic: 4-channel system with 4 wheel
speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
| Manual: 3-channel system with 4-wheel
speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
system |
Not Available |
Automatic: Throttle control and brake
control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction
control and stability enhancement |
| Manual: Not Available |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
Standard |
Automatic: Standard (incorporated in
VSA) |
| Manual: Not Available |
| Capacities
/ EPA Mileage |
Acura CL |
Acura CL Type-S |
Crankcase
|
4.2 US
qt (4.0 L) |
| Cooling System |
7.8 US qt
(7.4 L) |
| Fuel tank |
17.2 US
gal (65.0 L) |
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
19 / 29 |
Automatic: 19 / 29 |
| Manual: 19 / 28 |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
Acura CL |
Acura CL Type-S |
| Wheelbase |
106.9 in
(2715 mm) |
| Track, front |
61.1 in
(1555 mm) |
| Track, rear |
61.0 in (1550 mm) |
60.9 in (1549 mm) |
| Overall Length |
192.0 in (4875 mm) |
| Overall Width |
69.2 in
(1793 mm) |
| Overall Height |
53.3 in (1353 mm) |
| Minimum Ground Clearance |
6.2 in (158 mm) |
| Curb Weight |
3470 lb
(1574 kg)
|
Automatic: 3510 lb (1592 kg) |
| Manual: 3446 lb (1563 kg) |
| Curb Weight w/ optional Acura Navigation
System |
3485 lb (1581 kg) |
Automatic: 3525 lb (1599 kg) |
| Manual: 3461 lb (1570 kg) |
Weight Distribution
(% front / rear) |
63 / 37 |
Automatic: 63 / 37 |
| Manual: 62 /38 |
| Interior
Dimensions |
Front |
Rear |
| Head Room |
37.5 in (953 mm) |
36.7 in (933 mm) |
| Leg Room |
42.4 in (1078 mm) |
33.0 in (837 mm) |
| Hip Room |
52.9 in (1343 mm) |
50.4 in (1281 mm) |
| Shoulder Room |
56.4 in (1433 mm) |
54.2 in (1377 mm) |
| Passenger Volume |
90.0 cu
ft |
| Cargo Volume |
13.6 cu ft |
| Total Volume |
103.6 cu
ft |
| Warranties |
2003 Acura CL |
| 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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