POWERTRAIN RL
Drivetrain Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive?(SH-AWD?
Engine Type 3.5-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, V6
Horsepower 290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque 256 lbs-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline 6800 rpm
Bore & Stroke 89 mm x 93 mm
Displacement 3471 cc
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Fuel System Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Throttle System Drive-by-Wire
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder, single overhead camshaft with VTEC?
Engine Block Aluminum-alloy
Emission Control Surpasses the stringent 2004 Tier-2 emission requirements
Ignition System Electronic direct
Transmission: 5-speed automatic Sequential SportShift? with paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control ?/td>
 
SUSPENSION/CHASSIS RL
Suspension 4-wheel independent double-wishbone with rear multi-link
Shock Absorbers Twin tube gas type
Steering Type Speed-sensitive, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion
Stabilizer Bars: Front 29.0 mm diameter
Stabilizer Bars: Rear 17.0 mm diameter
Steering Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock 2.98
Wheels Aluminum-alloy, 17" x 8.0" JJ
Tires All-Season 245/50 R17 98V
Braking System Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc with anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front Discs Ventilated, 320 mm diameter
Rear Discs Ventilated, 310 mm diameter
 
CAPACITIES RL
Engine Oil 4.3 litres refill capacity, including filter
Cooling System 8.6 litres
Fuel Tank 73 litres
Passenger Volume 2806 litres
Cargo Volume 371 litres
 
FUEL ECONOMY (2005 Data shown) RL
Fuel Consumption City: 13.1*
(L/100 km) Highway: 9.4*
Recommended Fuel Premium unleaded; 91 octane?/td>
*Manufacturer's internal estimates. See your Dealer for the 2005 Transport Canada data.  
asoline with an octane number lower than 91 may be used, with reduced performance.  
 
SAFETY FEATURES RL
Advanced Compatibility Engineering?(ACE? ?/td>
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ?/td>
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) ?/td>
Brake Assist System ?/td>
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA? with traction control ?/td>
Driver and front passenger dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) ?/td>
Driver and front passenger side airbag system (SRS) with front passenger Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) ?/td>
Side curtain airbags ?/td>
3-point (ALR) seat belts (front passenger, rear)* ?/td>
3-point (ELR) seat belts?/td> ?/td>
Front seat-belt pretensioners ?/td>
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ?/td>
Remote keyless entry system with panic feature ?/td>
Security and ECU immobilizer systems ?/td>
Child-proof rear door locks ?/td>
LATCH Child Safety Seat Anchor System ?/td>
LED taillights, brake lights, and mirror integrated directional signals ?/td>
Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights ?/td>
*(ALR) Automatic Locking Retractor  
?ELR) Emergency Locking Retractor  
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS RL
Headroom Front/Rear (mm) 977/946
Legroom Front/Rear (mm) 1076/923
Hiproom Front/Rear (mm) 1400/1372
Shoulder room Front/Rear (mm) 1487/1426
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS RL
Wheelbase (mm) 2800
Track, front (mm) 1576
Track, rear (mm) 1585
Length (mm) 4917
Width (mm) 1847
Height (mm) 1452
Ground Clearance (mm) 145
Curb Weight (kg) 1815
Weight Distribution (% front/rear) 58/42
 
EXTERIOR FEATURES RL
Active Front Lighting System (AFS) ?/td>
Headlight washer system ?/td>
Front bumper-mounted fog lights ?/td>
Folding body-coloured door mirrors ?/td>
Front splash guards ?/td>
Programmable, speed-sensitive windshield wipers with variable intermittent feature and hidden pivots ?/td>
Acoustic front windshield ?/td>
Heat-absorbing green tinted glass ?/td>
Integrated rear glass antenna ?/td>
Rear window defroster with timer ?/td>
 
SEATING AND TRIM RL
Leather-trimmed interior ?/td>
8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support and two-position memory control ?/td>
4-way power-adjustable passenger's seat ?/td>
Ventilated front seats, heating and cooling ?/td>
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob ?/td>
Genuine, curly maple wood trim ?/td>
Illuminated front centre console storage ?/td>
Front seat belts shoulder height adjustment ?/td>
Power rear-seat headrest retractor ?/td>
Rear seat centre armrest with dual beverage holder ?/td>
Lockable trunk pass-through ?/td>
Carpeted floor mats ?/td>
 
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE RL
Dual-zone, dual mode Automatic Climate Control System with 3D solar angle sensor ?/td>
Acura/Bose?Premium 10 speaker Surround Sound System with DVD-Audio, DTS?and 6-disc CD changer, AM/FM tuner ?/td>
Acura Navigation System?with bilingual Voice Recognition?and steering wheel mounted controls ?/td>
Cruise control ?/td>
Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls ?/td>
HandsFreeLink?wireless telephone interface with steering wheel mounted controls ?/td>
Active Noise Cancellation?system (ANC? ?/td>
HomeLink?system* ?/td>
Multi-Info Display ?/td>
Maintenance Minder ?/td>
Keyless Access System with driver recognition ?/td>
Interface dial ?/td>
Power-operated moonroof with tilt feature, privacy glass and sliding shade ?/td>
Power windows, one-touch up/down feature ?/td>
Power door locks ?/td>
Power-operated heated door mirrors with 2-position memory ?/td>
Electroluminescent instrument gauges ?/td>
Electronic tilt and telescopic steering column with 2-position memory ?/td>
Programmable feature customization ?/td>
Dual overhead map lights ?/td>
Rear compartment reading lights ?/td>
Ambient cabin lighting (front and rear) ?/td>
Sunglass holder ?/td>
Power rear sunshade ?/td>
Manual rear side sunshades ?/td>
Automatic day/night rearview mirror ?/td>
Exterior temperature indicator ?/td>
Dual beverage holders (depth adjustable - front) ?/td>
*Can be programmed with codes of up to three remote-control devices. (eg. garage-door opener, home security system, etc.) Additional control devices not provided by Acura; may be required.  
?= Standard