The Acura EL is a front wheel drive automobile, with the engine located in the front, and a 4 door saloon body.
Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.7 litre, single overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. It produces 127 bhp (129 PS/95 kW) of power at 6300 rpm, and maximum torque of 155 N·m (114 lb·ft/15.8 kgm) at 4800 rpm.
A 4 speed automatic gearbox transmits the power to the wheels.
Stated weight at the kerb is 1205 kg.
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