2002 Acura RL specifications

2002 Acura RL data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2910 mm 114.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1549 mm 61 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1539 mm 60.6 inches
Length 4995 mm 196.7 inches
Width 1819 mm 71.6 inches
Height 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance 124 mm 4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1768 kg 3898 lb
Weight distribution 59% front
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity 3.5 litre
3474 cc
(211.996 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 91 mm
3.54 × 3.58 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
228 PS (225 bhp) (168 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
313 Nm (231 ft·lb) (31.9 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
48.3 kW/litre
65.7 ps/litre
64.8 bhp/litre
1.06 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
90.1 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction Aluminium block and heads
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.6:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-Fi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1132.2 kPa (164.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 579 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
129.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
94.9 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
127.26 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.54 kg/kW
17.6 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 18/24 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.1/9.8 l/100km city/highway
km/litre7.7/10.2 km/l city/highway
UK MPG21.6/28.8 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG18.0/24.0 US MPG city/highway
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
turns lock-to-lock 3.350
Turning circle 11.00 m
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7JJ x 16
Wheel size rear 7JJ x 16
Tyres front Michelin MXM4 P225/55 R 16 94V
Tyres rear Michelin MXM4 P225/55 R 16 94V
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 300 mm
Rear brake diameter 282 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.65
Final drive ratio 3.13
general
Carfolio.com ID89430
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 30.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2002 Acura RL added 2002-01-02.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Acura RL models

4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3474 cm3/212.0cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1750 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3474 cm3/212.0cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1660 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 226 PS 223 bhp 166 kW 1506 kg
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