1996 Acura TL specifications

1996 Acura TL data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2840 mm 111.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1550 mm 61 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1510 mm 59.4 inches
Length 4870 mm 191.7 inches
Width 1786 mm 70.3 inches
Height 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Ground clearance 119 mm 4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1570 kg 3461 lb
Weight distribution
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 3.2 litre
3206 cc
(195.642 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 84 mm
3.54 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
203 PS (200 bhp) (149 kW)
at 5300 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
285 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
46.5 kW/litre
63.3 ps/litre
62.4 bhp/litre
1.02 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
88.9 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction Aluminium alloy head & block
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.6:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-Fi fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1117.1 kPa (162 psi)
Maximum RPM 6300 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 534.33 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
129.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
94.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
127.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.53 kg/kW
17.58 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 3.500
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 6½JJ x 15
Wheel size rear 6½JJ x 15
Tyres front P205/50 R 15 94V
Tyres rear P205/65 R 15 94V
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 0.65
Final drive ratio 3.13
general
Carfolio.com ID241219
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 30.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 Acura TL added 2011-05-01.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Acura TL models

Acura TL -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2451 cm3/149.6cuin 178 PS 176 bhp 131 kW 1475 kg
Cars similar to the 1996 Acura TL
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1996 cm3/121.8cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1495 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1450 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1515 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1540 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1575 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 238.0 CO2 1510 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 266.0 CO2 1580 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 281.0 CO2 1635 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 257.0 CO2 1560 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1645 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1680 kg
BMW 528i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 194 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 235.0 CO2 1535 kg
BMW 528i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 196 PS 193 bhp 144 kW 1580 kg
BMW 528i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 194 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 1565 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 271.0 CO2 1840 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1561 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1562 kg
Buick LeSabre Limited -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1562 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1511 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 1564 kg
Cadillac Catera -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1710 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1755 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1551 kg
Chrysler 300M -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2736 cm3/167.0cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1612 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 194 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 260.0 CO2 1550 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 194 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 284.0 CO2 1591 kg
Ford Scorpio  -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2935 cm3/179.1cuin 207 PS 204 bhp 152 kW 1594 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1495 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1550 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1551 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
Honda Legend 3.5i V6 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3474 cm3/212.0cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1725 kg
Honda Saber 25v -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2987 cm3/182.3cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1402 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2987 cm3/182.3cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1436 kg
Infiniti I30 Touring -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2987 cm3/182.3cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1427 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2987 cm3/182.3cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1458 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3239 cm3/197.7cuin 214 PS 211 bhp 157 kW 1777 kg
Lancia k 3.0 V6 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2959 cm3/180.6cuin 207 PS 204 bhp 152 kW 1510 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2959 cm3/180.6cuin 207 PS 204 bhp 152 kW 1540 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2959 cm3/180.6cuin 207 PS 204 bhp 152 kW 1510 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2959 cm3/180.6cuin 207 PS 204 bhp 152 kW 1540 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2995 cm3/182.8cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1505 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2995 cm3/182.8cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1495 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2255 cm3/137.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1538 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2954 cm3/180.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1600 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2255 cm3/137.6cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 1500 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1510 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1770 kg
Mercedes-Benz S 280 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 311.0 CO2 1890 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
Mercedes-Benz S 280 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2799 cm3/170.8cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
Mercury Sable -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1524 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1545 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1570 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1480 kg
Nissan Cefiro 25 Excimo -
4 door sedan/​saloon 4A 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 210 PS 207 bhp 154 kW 1450 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1400 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1560 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3350 cm3/204.4cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 1624 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 1620 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 1600 kg
Peugeot Nautilus -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1563 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 191 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 273.0 CO2 1580 kg
Rover 620ti -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1475 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2290 cm3/139.7cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1445 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 210 PS 208 bhp 155 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1440 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1510 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1480 kg
Toyota Cresta 2.5 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1400 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2491 cm3/152.0cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2492 cm3/152.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1530 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2492 cm3/152.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1610 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2492 cm3/152.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1480 kg
Toyota Crown Super Saloon Extra 3 Number Four -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2492 cm3/152.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1570 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2492 cm3/152.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2492 cm3/152.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2492 cm3/152.1cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2994 cm3/182.7cuin 210 PS 207 bhp 154 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2994 cm3/182.7cuin 210 PS 207 bhp 154 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 210 PS 207 bhp 154 kW 1649 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2962 cm3/180.8cuin 210 PS 207 bhp 154 kW 1669 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2771 cm3/169.1cuin 193 PS 191 bhp 142 kW 252.0 CO2 1330 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2792 cm3/170.4cuin 196 PS 193 bhp 144 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 210 PS 208 bhp 155 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 210 PS 208 bhp 155 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1400 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1423 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2922 cm3/178.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 232.0 CO2 1653 kg
Volvo S80 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2922 cm3/178.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 243.0 CO2 1653 kg
Volvo S90 3.0 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2922 cm3/178.3cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1558 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2922 cm3/178.3cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1600 kg