1998 Acura TL Specifications

4-Door Sedan 2.5L
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan 2.5L
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I5, 2.5L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission w/grade logic control system

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3282
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.1
Passenger Volume (ft³) 94.7
Second Head Room (in) 36.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.6
Second Hip Room (in) 54.3
Front Head Room (in) 37.5
Second Leg Room (in) 35.2
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 54.7
Front Leg Room (in) 43.7
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 191.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.7
Track Width, Front (in) 59.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.3
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 111.8
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.4
Height, Overall (in) 55.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 14.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.2
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas I5
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 176 @ 6300
Displacement 2.5L/150
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 170 @ 3900
Fuel System PGM-FI
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.654
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.765
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.531
Reverse Ratio (:1) 1.905
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 0.976
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.650
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Brakes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.1 x 0.91
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 0.35
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.5
Steering Type Pwr-Assisted
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.2
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P205/60R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size 135/80R16
Front Tire Size P205/60R15
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Double-Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.13
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.63
Suspension Type - Front Double-Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Trailing Link

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 Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock brake system
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
Front/rear 3-point outboard seat belts
Childproof rear door locks
Front/rear crumple zones
Side-impact door beams

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 50,000
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.4
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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