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2008 Acura RL

$46,280 - $53,700Starting MSRP
2008 Acura RL

Model Highlights
Transmission

Automatic w/OD

Body Type

Sedan

Seatings

5 Seats

Overview

The 2008 RL is Acura's entry in the mid-sized luxury sedan market, and it remains one of the best appointed sedans in its class. With all-wheel drive, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, heated leather seats, a moonroof, tire pressure...

What’s new in the 2008 model?

The Acura RL has minimal changes for 2008. On the entry-level RL, the GPS-linked solar sensing dual-zone automatic climate control has been replace...

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Specs

EPA Classification: Mid-Size
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 3.5L/212
Fuel System: PGM-FI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 290 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 256 @ 5000
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 5
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 2.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.57
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.07
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.48
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 1.89
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.60
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 24
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.1
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4076
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.14
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.67
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.6 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.2 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P245/50VR17
Rear Tire Size: P245/50VR17
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Alloy
Rear Wheel Material: Alloy
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Variable Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.98
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 39.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 19.4
Wheelbase (in): 110.2
Length, Overall (in): 193.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.7
Height, Overall (in): 57.1
Track Width, Front (in): 62.0
Track Width, Rear (in): 62.4
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.7
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 13.1
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 99.0
Front Head Room (in): 38.5
Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.5
Front Hip Room (in): 55.1
Second Head Room (in): 37.2
Second Leg Room (in): 36.3
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.1
Second Hip Room (in): 54.0
Vehicle Name: Acura RL
Body Style: 4 Door Sedan

Pricing

This model has 4 different trims.

MSRP
$53,700
Invoice
$48,229
Description
3.5L/212, 290 @ 6200, Automatic w/OD
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Fuel Economy

This model has 4 different trims.

City
16 MPG
Hwy
24 MPG
Combined
undefined MPG
Description
3.5L/212, 290 @ 6200, Automatic w/OD
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