2009 Acura RL specifications

2009 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 4973 mm 195.8 inches
Width 1847 mm 72.7 inches
Height 1455 mm 57.3 inches
Ground clearance 145 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1852 kg 4083 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 3.7 litre
3664 cc
(223.591 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 96 mm
3.54 × 3.78 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
304 PS (300 bhp) (224 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
368 Nm (271 ft·lb) (37.5 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
61.1 kW/litre
83 ps/litre
81.9 bhp/litre
1.34 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
100.44 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction Aluminium block and heads
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11.2:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-Fi fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1262.1 kPa (183.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 610.67 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
164.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
120.79 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
161.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.28 kg/kW
13.83 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16/22/19 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km14.7/10.7/12.4 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre6.8/9.4/8.1 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG19.2/26.4/22.8 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG16.0/22.0/19.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
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 3.000
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 8 x 18
Wheel size rear 8 x 18
Tyres front Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45 R 18 96V
Tyres rear Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45 R 18 96V
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 0.49
Final drive ratio 4.53
general
Carfolio.com ID221639
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 30.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2009 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 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1820 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2995 cm3/182.8cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 219.0 CO2 1725 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2995 cm3/182.8cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1900 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 2995 cm3/182.8cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 204.0 CO2 1905 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 2995 cm3/182.8cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 213.0 CO2 1830 kg
BMW 535i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 199.0 CO2 1760 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1660 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 195.0 CO2 1775 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1680 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 8A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 189.0 CO2 1840 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
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 4000 cm3/244.1cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 232.0 CO2 1735 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 308 PS 304 bhp 227 kW 1779 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 308 PS 304 bhp 227 kW 1757 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 308 PS 304 bhp 227 kW 1868 kg
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 -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 1750 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 1795 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 1750 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 1660 kg
Cadillac XTS -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1812 kg
Cadillac XTS AWD -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 304 PS 300 bhp 224 kW 1896 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 5327 cm3/325.1cuin 307 PS 303 bhp 226 kW 1583 kg
Chevrolet Omega Fittipaldi -
4 door sedan/​saloon 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 292 PS 288 bhp 215 kW 1758 kg
Chrysler 200 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 287 PS 283 bhp 211 kW 1614 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 287 PS 283 bhp 211 kW 1634 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 236.0 CO2
Holden Commodore SV6 Sedan -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 231.0 CO2
Holden Commodore SV6 Sedan -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 234.0 CO2
Honda Legend -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3664 cm3/223.6cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW 279.7 CO2 1820 kg
Hyundai Azera -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 3342 cm3/203.9cuin 297 PS 293 bhp 218 kW 1635 kg
Hyundai Azera -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 3778 cm3/230.5cuin 287 PS 283 bhp 211 kW 1626 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 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 1586 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
Jaguar XF  -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 4196 cm3/256.1cuin 298 PS 294 bhp 219 kW 264.0 CO2 1749 kg
Kia K7 VG350 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 3470 cm3/211.8cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 221.0 CO2 1620 kg
Lexus GS350 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 1721 kg
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Lexus GS350 -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 1805 kg
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Lexus GS450h -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR CVT 3456 cm3/210.9cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 1901 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 7A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 159.0 CO2 1735 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 7A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 159.0 CO2 1735 kg
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Mercedes-Benz E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 7A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 292 PS 288 bhp 215 kW 199.0 CO2 1735 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 313 PS 309 bhp 230 kW 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 313 PS 309 bhp 230 kW 1770 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 313 PS 309 bhp 230 kW 1710 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF CVT 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1606 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3605 cm3/220.0cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 220 kW 265.0 CO2 1730 kg
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