Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
|
3.7-liter
V6 |
| Type and Description |
3.7-liter, 60-degree V-6 |
| Displacement |
223.6 cu in (3664 cc) |
| Cylinder Head |
Cast aluminum, 4-valves-per-cylinder |
| Engine Block |
Cast aluminum, aluminum
cylinder liners |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.54 in x 3.78 in |
| Valvetrain |
SOHC, 24-valve, Variable
Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC ®) |
| Redline |
6,800 rpm |
| Compression Ratio |
11.2:1 |
| Horsepower |
300 @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) |
271 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm |
| Induction System |
Dual-stage
intake manifold with Drive-By-Wire™ throttle system,
PGM-FI multi-point fuel injection |
| Fuel capacity (gal) |
19.3 |
| Fuel Requirement |
Premium Unleaded |
| Fuel Economy (City /
Highway / Combined) |
17 / 24
/ 20 |
| Transmission |
6-speed
Automatic Transmission |
| Type |
6-speed
automatic with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control
and Hill Start Assist |
| Gear
Ratios (:1) |
| 1st |
3.359 |
| 2nd |
2.095 |
| 3rd |
1.485 |
| 4th |
1.065 |
| 5th |
0.754 |
| 6th |
0.556 |
| Reverse |
2.269 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.720 |
| Dimensions
& Capacities(a) |
2012
Acura RL |
| Wheelbase |
110.2 |
| Track |
Front |
62.0 |
| Rear |
62.4 |
| Overall Length |
195.8 |
| Overall Width |
72.7 |
| Height |
57.2 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance
|
5.7 |
| Accomodations |
Front
Row |
Second
Row |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
3 |
| Head Room |
38.5 |
37.2 |
| Leg room |
42.4 |
36.3 |
| Shoulder room |
58.5 |
56.1 |
| Hip room |
55.1 |
54.0 |
| Suspension |
2012
Acura RL |
| Front |
Independent
double-wishbone with coil springs |
| Rear |
Independent multi-link
with coil springs |
| Steering |
2012
Acura RL |
| Type |
Electronically
controlled, speed sensing, variable power-assisted,
rack-and-pinion steering |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) ft |
39.7 |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock |
3.0 |
| Ratio |
16.1:1 |
| Wheels and TIres |
2012 Acura
RL
|
| Standard |
Wheels |
18x8-inch, 15-spoke cast aluminum
wheels with noise reduction technology
|
| Tires |
Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45R18
96V M+S
|
| Brakes |
2012
Acura RL |
| Front |
Type
|
Power-assisted, 4-wheel
disc brakes with ABS and Brake Assist |
|
Size and Type
|
12.6 in diameter ventilated
rotors with 4-piston aluminum calipers |
| Rear |
Type
|
Power-assisted, 4-wheel
disc brakes with ABS and Brake Assist |
|
Size and Type
|
12.2 in diameter ventilated
rotors with 1-piston aluminum calipers |
| Weights
and Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted) |
2012
Acura RL |
| Base Curb
Weight (lbs.) |
RL |
4,099 |
RL with Technology Package
|
4,112 |
| RL with Tech Package
and CMBS™ |
4,112 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) |
13.8 |
| Passenger Volume (cu.
ft.) |
99.1 |
| Weight Distribution (%
front/rear) |
58 / 42 |
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