2006 Acura RL specifications

2006 Acura RL data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2800 mm 110.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1576 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1585 mm 62.4 inches
Length 4917 mm 193.6 inches
Width 1847 mm 72.7 inches
Height 1452 mm 57.2 inches
Ground clearance 145 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1820 kg 4012 lb
Weight distribution 58% front
fuel tank capacity 73.3 litres 16.1 [19.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 3.5 litre
3471 cc
(211.813 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 93 mm
3.5 × 3.66 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
294 PS (290 bhp) (216 kW)
at 6200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
347 Nm (256 ft·lb) (35.4 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
62.3 kW/litre
84.7 ps/litre
83.5 bhp/litre
1.37 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
99.97 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction Aluminium alloy block and heads
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-Fi fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1256.3 kPa (182.2 psi)
Maximum RPM 6800 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 578.5 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
161.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
118.82 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
159.34 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.42 kg/kW
14.06 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 all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.980
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 8.0 x 17
Wheel size rear 8.0 x 17
Tyres front Michelin P245/50 R 17 98V
Tyres rear Michelin P245/50 R 17 98V
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 320 mm
Rear brake diameter 310 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.48
Final drive ratio 4.60
general
Carfolio.com ID221573
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2006 Acura RL added 2010-11-10.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Acura RL models

4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3664 cm3/223.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1860 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3664 cm3/223.6cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1852 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1680 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 4000 cm3/244.1cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 250.0 CO2 1725 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 4000 cm3/244.1cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 250.0 CO2 1725 kg
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Buick Lucerne Super -
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Buick Lucerne V8 -
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Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 HF -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1756 kg
Cadillac CTS -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1860 kg
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Honda Inspire -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 1600 kg
Honda Legend -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3664 cm3/223.6cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW 279.7 CO2 1820 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 295 PS 291 bhp 217 kW 282.0 CO2 1856 kg
Honda Legend -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 1760 kg
Hyundai Genesis V6 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 3778 cm3/230.5cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 302 PS 298 bhp 222 kW 1575 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 302 PS 298 bhp 222 kW 1593 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 1586 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 284 PS 280 bhp 209 kW 1564 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 284 PS 280 bhp 209 kW 1573 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 1591 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 1602 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 1605 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 1680 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 284 PS 280 bhp 209 kW 1656 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 284 PS 280 bhp 209 kW 1656 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1764 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 279 PS 275 bhp 205 kW 1834 kg
Jaguar XF  -
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Lexus GS350 -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 307 PS 303 bhp 226 kW 1798 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3964 cm3/241.9cuin 284 PS 280 bhp 209 kW 1711 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3964 cm3/241.9cuin 284 PS 280 bhp 209 kW 1709 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2261 cm3/138.0cuin 278 PS 274 bhp 204 kW 1628 kg
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 7A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 292 PS 288 bhp 215 kW 217.0 CO2 1735 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 7A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 292 PS 288 bhp 215 kW 208.0 CO2 1720 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 4601 cm3/280.8cuin 284 PS 280 bhp 209 kW 1711 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 1650 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 1720 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 1680 kg
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