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Engine Specs
Powertrain Specs
Chassis Specs
Capacities Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions




Engine 2004 Acura TL
Type
3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6
Horsepower, SAE Net
270 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque 238 lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline 6800 rpm
Bore and Stroke 3.50 in x 3.39 in (89 mm x 86 mm)
Displacement 196 cu in (3210 cc)
Compression Ratio

11.0:1

Induction System Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Valvetrain Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™), 4 valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft
Engine Block Aluminum alloy with cast in iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy
Emission Control Electronic Emission Control - CARB LEV-2 ULEV/ EPA Tier 2-Bin 5
Ignition System Direct ignition system with knock control system
Alternator
130 amp. max
Battery 12V, maintenance free
Recommended Fuel Premium Unleaded, 91 Octane

Powertrain Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission
Layout Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with helical gear limited slip differential
Transmissions Gear Ratios:
   1st gear 2.563 3.933
   2nd gear 1.552 2.478
   3rd gear 1.021 1.700
   4th gear 0.666 1.250
   5th gear 0.480 0.975
   6th gear - 0.770
Reverse 1.846 4.008
Final Drive Ratio 4.428 3.285

Chassis 2004 Acura TL
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
Automatic transmission Stabilizer Bars - Front 1.0 in. diameter / 0.18 in. wall thickness
(25.4 mm) x (4.5 mm)
Automatic transmission Stabilizer Bars - Rear 0.67 in. diameter, solid (17.0 mm)
Manual transmission Stabilizer Bars - Front 1.07 in. diameter / 0.20 in wall thickness
(27.2 mm) x (5.0 mm)
Manual transmission Stabilizer Bars - Rear 0.79 in. diameter, solid
(20 mm)
Steering Type Torque-sensing, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio 15.4:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock) 2.77
Turning Circle (curb to curb) 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Wheels 17 x 8 JJ cast-aluminum alloy
Tires P235/45R17 93W Bridgestone Turanza All-Season
235/45R17 93W Bridgestone Potentza High - Performance (optional for models with 6-speed MT)
Braking System Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Front Discs Automatic transmission -Ventilated, 11.4 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
Manual transmission - Brembo ventilated, 12.2 in (310 mm) diameter, 0.98 in (25 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Discs Solid, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter; 0.35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness
Total Swept Area Front: 242.4 sq in. - (1564 cm2)
Rear: 169.9 sq in. - (1096 cm2)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) 3-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement
Traction Control System (TCS) Incorporated into VSA

Capacities / EPA Mileage 2004 Acura TL
Crankcase
4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Cooling System Automatic Transmission - 8.6 US qt (8.1 L)
Manual Transmission - 8.3 US qt (7.9 L)
Fuel tank 17.0 US gal (64.7 L)
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway Automatic Transmission - 20/28
Manual Transmission - 20/30

Exterior Dimensions 2004 Acura TL
Wheelbase 107.9 in (2740 mm)
Track, front 62.1 in (1577 mm)
Track, rear 62.0 in (1576 mm)
Overall Length 189.3 in (4809 mm)
Overall Width 72.2 in (1835 mm)
Overall Height 56.7 in (1441 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance 5.8 in (148.0 mm) Non-Load
4.4 in (111 mm) Full-Load
Curb Weight
Automatic Transmission / Manual Transmission
3575 lb (1621 kg) / 3482 lb (1580 kg)
w/ optional Acura NavigationSystem
3582 lb (1625 kg) / 3489 lb (1583 kg)
w/ optional high performance tires N/A / 3491 lb (1584 kg)
w/ optional Acura Navigation System and high performance tires N/A / 3498 lb (1587 kg)
Weight Distribution
(% front / rear)
Automatic Transmission -- Manual Transmission
61.4/38.6 -- 60.0/40.0
w/ optional Acura Navigation System 61.2/38.8 -- 59.9/40.1

w/ optional high performance tires

N/A -- 60.0/40.0
w/ optional Acura Navigation System and high performance tires N/A -- 59.8/40.2

Interior and Trunk Dimensions Front Rear
Head Room 38.7 in (984 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm)
Leg Room 42.8 in (1088 mm) 34.9 in (887 mm)
Hip Room 55.6 in (1412 mm) 53.8 in (1367 mm)
Shoulder Room 58.3 in (1482 mm) 55.7 in (1414 mm)
Passenger Volumes 97.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume 14.3 cu ft (w/NAVI)
Cargo 12.5 cu ft
Cargo w/ Navigation System 12.3 cu ft
Total 110.4 cu ft
w/ Navigation System 110.2 cu ft

Warranties 2004 Acura TL
Vehicle 4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty
Outer Body Rust-Through 5-year/ unlimited-mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxuary Care (TLC) with road side assistance 4-year/ 50,000-mile