1997 Acura CL specifications

1997 Acura CL data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2715 mm 106.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1514 mm 59.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1501 mm 59.1 inches
Length 4826 mm 190 inches
Width 1781 mm 70.1 inches
Height 1389 mm 54.7 inches
Ground clearance 110 mm 4.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1460 kg 3219 lb
Weight distribution 64% front
fuel tank capacity 65 litres 14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3 litre
2997 cc
(182.888 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 86 mm
3.39 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 203 PS (200 bhp) (149 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 265 Nm (195 ft·lb) (27 kgm)
at 4700 rpm
Specific output 49.8 kW/litre
67.7 ps/litre
66.7 bhp/litre
1.09 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 88.42 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminum alloy block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.4:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-FI fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1111.1 kPa (161.2 psi)
Maximum RPM 6600 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
138.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
102.15 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
136.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.79 kg/kW
16.35 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6½JJ x 16
Wheel size rear 6½JJ x 16
Tyres front Michelin MXV4 P205/55 R 16
Tyres rear Michelin MXV4 P205/55 R 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 282 mm
Rear brake diameter 260 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.63
Final drive ratio 4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID224235
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Acura CL added 2010-12-08.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2156 cm3/131.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1365 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2156 cm3/131.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
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