1997 Acura CL Specifications

2-Door Coupe 2.2L Automatic Base
MSRP based on 2-Door Coupe 2.2L Automatic Base
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 23 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.2L
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Style Name Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission Electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, grade logic control system

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3,064
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 37.4
Second Leg Room (in) 31.0
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 51.6
Front Leg Room (in) 42.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.1
Passenger Volume (ft³) 84.7
Second Head Room (in) 35.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.4
Second Hip Room (in) 47.6
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.1
Liftover Height (in) -TBD-
Wheelbase (in) 106.9
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.1
Height, Overall (in) 54.7
Length, Overall (in) 190.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.33
Track Width, Front (in) 59.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.98

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.2
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 29

Performance Specs

Engine
Displacement 2.2L/132
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 147 @ 4500
Fuel System PGM-FI
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 145 @ 5500
Transmission
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.026
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.736
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.674
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.285
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.483
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.047
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.2 x 0.39
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.2 x 0.91
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.04
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) -TBD-
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size P205/55R16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P205/55R16
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Front Wheel Size (in) 16" x 6.0"
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16" x 6.0"
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Double-Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.59
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) -TBD-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.07
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) -TBD-

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 3-channel, 4-sensor anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system...
3-point auto retracting outboard seat belts
5-mph bumpers
Side-impact door beams
Side-intrusion hip/shoulder pads
Front/rear crumple zones

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Roadside Assistance Note Towing for warranty covered breakdowns - TLC customer satisfaction program w/24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service, trip planning & other benefits

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) -TBD-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) -TBD-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) -TBD-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) -TBD-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) -TBD-
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