Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Stabilizer Bars - 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 |
| Front Discs |
Ventilated,
11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Discs |
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 |
4-channel system with 4
wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system |
Not Available |
Throttle control and brake
control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering
sensors for traction control and stability enhancement |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
Standard |
Standard (incorporated
in VSA) |
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