2002 Acura RL

Body style(s): 4-door sedan

Trim levels: MSRP:


dest. charge: $

Notes

   

Series: 1996-2004

design

Drivetrain:
Construction:
Seats:

Engine(s):
longitudinal front-engine, front-wheel drive
steel unibody
5

3.5L multiport-injected V-6
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 90.0x91.0mm
Compression ratio: 9.6 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 225 bhp @ 5200rpm
Torque (SAE net): 231 lb-ft @ 2800rpm
Transmission: 4-speed automatic (final drive ratio 3.13:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 18/24 mpg

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class: MIDSIZE
Wheelbase: 114.6"
Length: 196.6"
Width: 71.6"
Height: 56.5"
Track, F: 61.0"
Track, R: 60.6"
Clearance: 4.9"
 
Curb weight: 3920 lbs.
 
Interior vol.: 54/43 cu ft. (f/r)
Cargo vol.: 14.0 cu ft.
Fuel tank: 18.0 gal.

Technical

Tires: 225/55R16
Suspension:
(f/r)
indep.: short/long A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
indep.: short/long A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Brakes: disc/disc, power-assisted (11.8" vented/11.1" solid)
Steering: rack-and-pinion, variable power-assisted (overall ratio 16.0:1, 3.4 turns-to-lock)
Active sys.: antilock brakes, traction control, stability control
Airbags: dual front, dual front side

Standard Equipment

745i Seating: front bucket seats, rear 3-place bench seat. Equipment: power windows, power locks, . Climate control: Entertainment: AM/FM radio, Cabin features: Exterior: Technical: Lights: Safety: emrg. trunk release.
3.5 w/ navigation Equipped as per 3.5. Additionally:

Notable Options

  None.

Performance

Acceleration (0-60 mph): 6.3 sec. (745i, R/T: 06/02)
Maximum speed: 149 mph (governed)
Braking (60-0 mph): 121 ft.
Roadholding (skidpad): 0.87 g
Slalom (100' spaced): 64.9 mph
Turning circle: 39.8 ft.,
41.3 ft. (745Li)

Other vehicles

SHARED CHASSIS: none
COMPETITORS: Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Cadillac Seville, Infiniti Q45, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-5, Volvo S80


2002 Acura RL sedan
Acura RL sedan.

2002 Acura RL sedan
Acura RL sedan.