Engineering Engine Type 3.2-liter 24-valve VTEC™ V-6 engine Displacement 3.2 liters (3210 cc) Horsepower (SAE net) 3.2 TL - 225hp @ 5600 rpm TL Type S - 260hp @ 6100 rpm Torque 3.2 TL - 216 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm TL Type S - 232 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm Redline 3.2 TL - 6500 rpm TL Type S - 6900 rpm Compression Ratio 3.2 TL - 9.8:1 TL Type S - 10.5:1 Valvetrain SOHC 24-valve with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™) system Fuel & Induction System Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Emissions Control Electronically controlled EGR 3.2 TL - LEV in 49 states (ULEV in CA) TL Type S - LEV in all 50 states Bore & Stroke 3.50 in. x 3.39 in. (89 mm x 86 mm) Engine Block Aluminum alloy with cast-iron cylinder liners Cylinder Heads Aluminum alloy Ignition System Direct ignition system with knock control Battery 12V, maintenance-free Alternator 3.2 TL - 105 amps maximum TL Type S - 120 amps maximum Tune-Up Interval No scheduled tune-ups for 100,000 miles* *Does not apply to fluid and filter changes or periodic inspections. Please refer to the maintenance section of your owner's manual to determine all appropriate maintenance intervals. Body/Suspension/Chassis Body Type Highly rigid unit-body structure 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 Steering Type 3.2 TL - Speed sensitive, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering TL Type S - Torque sensitive, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering Steering Wheel Turns 3.2 TL - 3.11 (lock-to-lock) TL Type S - 2.93 (lock-to-lock) Steering Ratio 3.2 TL - 16.1:1 TL Type S - 15.9:1 Turning Circle 3.2 TL - 36.8 ft. (curb-to-curb) TL Type S - 40.0 ft. (curb-to-curb) Braking System Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Front Disc Brakes Ventilated, 11.8-in. diameter and 1.1-in. rotor thickness Rear Disc Brakes Solid, 11.1-in. diameter and 0.35-in. rotor thickness Wheels 3.2 TL - Cast Aluminum-alloy, 16 x 6.5 JJ TL Type S - Cast Aluminum-alloy, 17 x 6.5 JJ Tires 3.2 TL - P205/60R16 91V Michelin MXV4-Plus TL Type S - P215/50R17 93V Michelin MXM4 Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control and Sequential SportShift™ Ratios (:1) 1st - 2.563 2nd - 1.551 3rd - 1.021 4th - 0.653 5th - 0.470 Reverse - 1.846 Final Drive - 4.428 Safety & Security Dual-stage driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Driver and front passenger side air bags Side air bags with front passenger height and position sensors 3-point seat belt pretensioners (front) 3-point seat belts (rear) Rear child seat tether anchors Childproof rear door locks 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system* Traction Control System (TCS) Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights Impact absorption crumple zones (front/rear) Dual, front side-impact door beams 5-mph bumpers (front/rear) Heated door mirrors Automatic day/night rearview mirror Breakaway inside rearview mirror Sun visors with side extensions Non-protruding switches and controls Collapsible steering column Impact-absorbing interior surfaces Highly rigid, computer-designed structure Automatic transmission interlock feature All-season, steel-belted radial tires Center high-mount brake light Visibility: 289.3 degrees Rear window defroster Front side-window defoggers Tinted upper windshield Safety glass Emergency trunk opener Theft Deterrent System Remote Keyless Entry System *TL Type S only Comfort & Convenience Available Acura DVD Based Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ Power-operated moonroof with tilt feature and sliding shade Five speaker Acura/Bose® Music System, AM/FM stereo/cassette, 6 disk in-dash CD player, Dolby® Noise Reduction® (DNR) and anti-theft feature Power glass moon roof Power windows and door locks Driver window one-touch up and down Cruise control Automatic Climate Control System with micron air filtration system HomeLink® System Auto-off headlights Auto-up Driver’s Window Steering wheel mounted audio controls Tilt steering column Speed-sensing, intermittent windshield wipers Remote trunk/fuel-filler-door releases Sunglasses holder Dual overhead map lights Lighted trunk, ashtray, lower console, door switches, ignition switch and glove compartment Dual, illuminated, vanity mirrors Front door storage Dual beverage holders, front and rear Digital quartz clock Outside temperature gauge Dual 12V power ports Seating & Trim Leather trimmed seats Leather-wrapped steering wheel Simulated wood-grained console and door trim Sporty perforated-leather seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel* Perforated-leather "Type-S" shift knob* Ebony wood-patterned trim option* Metallic-face instrument panel* Heated front seats Driver's 8-way power seat with adjustable lumbar support Front passenger's 4-way power seat Driver's seat and outside door mirrors memory system Rear seat headrests Front center console with adjustable armrest Rear seat center armrest with locking trunk pass-through and dual beverage holders Driver and passenger's seatback pockets Floormats *TL Type S only Exterior Features Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights Speed-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist feature Body-colored front and rear bumpers Body-colored, heated power door mirrors with passenger's side reverse-tilt feature Protective body-colored side moldings Heat-rejecting, green-tinted glass Radio antenna printed in rear glass Chip-resistant side sills and front chin spoiler Rear window defroster with timer Galvanized body panels Remote keyless entry system with panic alarm feature 2-coat, 1-bake paint process Dual-outlet exhaust Fog lights Low-restriction dual-outlet exhaust Machined-finish alloy wheels 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels* *TL Type S only Capacities Engine Oil with Filter - 4.6 US quarts Fuel Tank - 17.2 U.S. gallons (65.0 liters) Cooling System - 7.8 U.S. quarts (7.5 liters) Fuel Economy Recommended Fuel - Premium unleaded; 92 octane EPA estimated mileage, city/highway 19/29 Mileage figure shown for comparison only. Actual mileage may vary. California figures are the same. Dimensions   (Exterior) Wheelbase 108.1 in. Overall Length 192.5 in. Overall Width 70.6 in. Height (unladen) 53.7 in. Minimum Ground Clearance 5.3 in. Track Front: 61.1 in. Rear: 60.4 in. Curb Weight 3.2 TL - 3492 lbs. (3508 lbs. with Navigation system) TL Type S - 3558 lbs. (3574 lbs. with Navigation system) Weight Distribution (% front/rear) 62/38   (Interior) Head Room Front: 38.2 in. Rear: 36.5 in. Leg Room Front: 42.4 in. Rear: 35.0 in. Hip Room Front: 53.3 in. Rear: 53.5 in. Shoulder Room Front: 56.2 in. Rear: 55.7 in. Passenger Volume 96.5 cu. ft. Cargo Volume 14.3 cu. ft. Total Interior Volume 110.8 cu. ft. Warranties Vehicle - 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty* Outer Body Rust-through - 5 year/unlimited-mile limited warranty* Accessories - 4 year/50,000-mile limited warranty** No scheduled tune-ups required for 100,000 miles+ *Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded. See your Acura dealer for the items and conditions of limited warranties. +Does not apply to fluid and filter changes or periodic inspections. Please refer to the maintenance section of your owner's manual to determine all appropriate maintenance intervals. **When installed at time of new-vehicle delivery.