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2003 Acura RL 3.5 4DR Sedan

3.5 4dr Sedan

$43,150 MSRP
3.5l V-6 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.8 sec

0-60 mph

16.7 sec

@ 88 mph

Horsepower • Torque
225 hp

Power

231 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,898 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Acura

Model:

RL

Trim:

3.5 4DR Sedan

Style:

3.5 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$43,150

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,898 lbs

Length:

196.6 in.

Width:

71.6 in.

Height:

54.5 in.

Wheelbase:

114.6 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

MPG:

18 city / 24 hwy

Fuel:

18 gal. / 378 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

225 hp @ 5,200 rpm

Torque:

231 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm

Engine:

3.5l V-6 Sohc

Displacement:

3.5 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.60 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,000 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.77 sec

0-60 mph:

9.19 sec

0-100 mph:

21.14 sec

60-130 mph:

37.71 sec

Top Speed:

147 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.02 sec @ 67.4 mph

¼ mile:

16.72 sec @ 88.1 mph

½ mile:

25.81 sec @ 106 mph

1 mile:

41.27 sec @ 125.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/55VR16

Rear Tires:

P225/55VR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.13

Gear Ratios

1: 2.46

2: 1.45

3: 0.95

4: 0.65

R: 1.88

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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