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1998 Acura RL - Specifications

 
4-Door Sedan Base w/Navigation System Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 5200
Displacement 3.5L/212
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 224 @ 2800
Fuel System PGM-FI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.454
Reverse Ratio (:1) 1.880
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 0.948
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.458
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.652
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.133
Brakes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 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) 11.0 x 0.35
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.35
Steering Type Pwr-Assisted
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.1
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/60R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size 135/80R16
Front Tire Size P215/60R16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Front Wheel Size (in) 16" x 6.5"
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/Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.67
Suspension Type - Front Double-Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) -TBD-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Stabilizer Bar
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