Performance Specs for an Acura 3.2L TL
The Acura TL is a mid-size luxury vehicle manufactured by the Honda Motor Company. Introduced in 1996, the TL models included the 3.2-liter engine until 2008 when it was replaced by a 3.5-liter engine in the 2009 TL models. The 3.2L TL models offered a number of luxury amenities with the horsepower of a higher performance engine.
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Engine Performance
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The Acura 3.2L TL features a SOHC, 24-valve V-6 engine that produces 258 horsepower at 6,200 rpm with 233 foot-pounds at 5,000 rpm. Buyers had the option of a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic.
Suspension and Handling
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The Acura 3.2L TL has a four-wheel independent suspension with double wishbone in the front and multi-link in the rear. It also offers four-wheel disc brakes, an anti-lock braking system and electronic traction control.
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Speed Performance
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The Acura 3.2L TL has a top speed of 160 mph and redlines at 6,800 rpm. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in six seconds and it has a quarter-mile time of 14 seconds. The Acura's breaking distance from 60 mph to a full stop is 122 feet.
Fuel Economy
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With a recommended fuel of premium unleaded gasoline, when new, the Acura 3.2L had a fuel economy rating of 18 mpg in the city and up to 26 mpg on the highway. The fuel tank has a capacity of 17.1 gallons.
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