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Acura RL print vehicle sheet
2005: LUXURY/PRESTIGE CAR 


Price as Tested $69,500 
Overall Score -- 
Overall score is based on subjective and objective ratings below, adjusted for the relative importance of each parameter and for vehicle price.  
 
 
 
Styling/Appearance:  
   Exterior -- 
   Interior -- 
Quality -- 
Occupant Environment:  
   Driver Position & Ergonomics -- 
   Visibility -- 
   Roominess/Comfort/Access -- 
   Conv/Entmnt Features -- 
Noise/Vibration/Harshness -- 
Performance:  
   Throttle Response -- 
   Engine Smoothness/Refinement -- 
   Transmission/Drivetrain -- 
Vehicle Dynamics:  
   Ride Comfort -- 
   Steering -- 
   Handling -- 
   Braking Feel & Effectiveness -- 
Subjective Value -- 
   
AVG (0-100Km/h) 7.2 s
AVG (80-120Km/h) 6.6 s
ACCEL. SCORE -- 
AVG (100-0Km/h) 39.5 m
BRAKING SCORE -- 
INTERIOR -- 
INTERIOR SCORE -- 
CARGO -- 
CARGO SCORE -- 
FUEL (City & Hwy) L/100km -- 
FUEL SCORE -- 
EMISSIONS SCORE -- 
SAFETY FEATURES SCORE -- 
Technical Specifications:
 
Engine Type: 3.5-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, V6
Engine Displacement: 3471 
Peak Horsepower: 300@6200 
Peak Torque: 260@5000 
Fuel Required: Premium unleaded; 91 octane 
Emissions Cert:  
Limitied-slip Differential: No 
Traction Control: VSA 
Drivetrain:  
Anti-Lock (ABS): No 
Transmission:
5-speed automatic Sequential SportShift™, with paddle shifters 
Suspension:
Front double-wishbone with rear multi-link 
Steering:
Speed-sensitive, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion 
Brakes:
Front ventilated discs 320mm with 4 piston calipers Rear ventilated, 310mm.  
Tires:
All-Season 245/50 R17 98V 

Test data and subjective ratings from vehicles of different years cannot be directly compared because they were tested by different people under different track and weather conditions.

Fuel consumption data is supplied by Natural Resources Canada.


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