2009 Acura TL SPECIFICATIONS BRAKES and SAFETY TL TL SH-AWD® Braking System Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock
2009 Acura TL
SPECIFICATIONS
POWERTRAIN
TL
TL SH-AWD®
Engine Type
3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC® V-6
3.7-liter, SOHC VTEC® V-6
Horsepower
280 hp @ 6,200 rpm
305 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque
254 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Redline
6,800 rpm
6,700 rpm
Bore & Stroke
3.50 in x 3.66 in (89 mm x 93 mm)
3.54 in x 3.88 in (90 mm x 96 mm)
Displacement
212 cu in (3471 cc)
223 cu in (3664 cc)
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
11.2:1
Induction System
Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Valvetrain
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®), 4valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) 4valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft
Engine Block
Aluminum alloy block with cast iron cylinder liners
Aluminum alloy block with high-silicon aluminum cylinder liners
Cylinder Head
Aluminum alloy with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder
Aluminum alloy with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder
Emission Control
EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5; CARB LEV II ULEV
EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5; CARB LEV II ULEV
Ignition System
Electronic Direct
Electronic Direct
Alternator
12 volt – 130 amp
12 volt – 130 amp
Battery
12 volt – 65Ah/20hr
12 volt – 65Ah/20hr
Required Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Chassis Layout
Transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel-drive
Transverse-mounted front engine, all-wheel-drive
2009 Acura TL
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION
TL
TL SH-AWD®
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, F1-style paddle shifters, and Grade Logic Control
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, F1style paddle shifters, and Grade Logic Control
Gear Ratios (:1)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
2.697 1.606 1.071 0.694 0.491
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Reverse Final
1.888 4.312
Reverse Final
CHASSIS
TL
Body Type
All-steel unit body
Front Suspension
Independent double-wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link
Suspension Dampers
Twin-tube, gas charged
Stabilizer Bars
2.697 1.606 1.071 0.694 0.491 1.888 4.533
TL SH-AWD®
Front:
1.18-in (30 mm) diameter, solid
1.06-in diameter (31 mm), solid
Rear:
0.75 in (19 mm) diameter, solid
0.79-in (20 mm) diameter, 0.18-in (4.5 mm) wall thickness
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering (EPS), variable-assist rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio
13.96:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)
2.65
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
19.23 ft (5.85 m)
Wheels
17x8 in cast-aluminum
18x8 in cast-aluminum 19x8 in cast-aluminum (optional)
Bridgestone Turanza EL400 P245/50R17 98V M+S (TL)
Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45R18 96V M+S ® (TL SH-AWD )
Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/50R17 98V M+S (TL with Technology Package)
Michelin Pilot Sport S2 245/40ZR19 94Y ® (TL SH-AWD optional)
Tires
Standard
Available
2009 Acura TL
SPECIFICATIONS TL SH-AWD®
BRAKES and SAFETY
TL
Braking System
Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Front Brake Rotors
12.6 in (320 mm) diameter ventilated rotor; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Brake Rotors
13.1 in (334 mm) diameter solid disc; 0.43 in (11 mm) rotor thickness
Brake Calipers
Dual piston brake calipers (front); single piston brake calipers (rear)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
4-channel system with individual 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 Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)
12.6 in (320 mm) diameter ventilated rotor, 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness; functional front mounted cooling ducts
CAPACITIES Crankcase
5.3 US qt (5.0 L)
Cooling System
8.8 US qt (8.3 L)
Fuel Tank
18.5 gal (70 L)
EPA Passenger Volume
98.2 cu ft; 111.3 cu ft (passenger and cargo volume combined)
EPA Cargo Volume
13.1 cu ft
FUEL ECONOMY
TL
TL SH-AWD®
EPA Fuel Mileage (city/highway)
18/26 mpg*
17/25 mpg*
*Based on preliminary 2009 EPA mileage estimates determined during internal testing that reflects new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
2009 Acura TL
SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Wheelbase
109.3 in (2775 mm)
Overall Length
195.3 in (4961 mm)
Overall Width
74.0 in (1880 mm)
Overall Height
57.2 in (1452 mm)
Track, front
63.2 in (1605 mm)
Track, rear
63.8 in (1620 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance
TL: 5.9 in (151 mm) Unladen; 4.5 in (115 mm) Full-Load TL SH-AWD: 5.7 in (145 mm) Unladen; 4.4-in (110 mm) Full-Load
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS Front Head Room 38.4 in (976 mm)
Rear 36.7 in (932 mm)
Leg Room 42.5 in (1080 mm)
36.2 in (920 mm)
Hip Room 55.7 in (1415 mm)
54.8 in (1392 mm)
Shoulder Room 58.1 in (1477 mm)
56.2 in (1428 mm)
WEIGHT
TL
TL SH-AWD®
Curb Weight
3,708 lb (1682 kg)
3,971 lb (1801 kg)
3,726 lb (1690 kg)
3,986 lb (1808 kg)
( % front/rear)
60/40
59/41
w/ Technology Package
60/40
59/41
w/ Technology Package Weight Distribution
WARRANTIES Vehicle
4-year / 50,000 mile limited warranty
Powertrain
6-year / 70,000 mile limited warranty
Outer Body Rust-Through
5-year / Unlimited mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxury Care with Roadside Assistance
4-year / 50,000 mile limited warranty
