2005 Acura RL A-Spec
November 2, 2004 — Las Vegas — Acura today unveiled an A-SPEC performance package for its RL luxury performance sedan at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas. It will go on sale in the spring of 2005 at Acura dealers nationwide.
The all-new Acura RL, which went on sale last month, features a bold new design, a powerful 300-horsepower engine, the SH-AWD all-wheel drive system and an assortment of leading-edge technology including a real time traffic information system. The RL A-SPEC package enhances the already crisp handling and aggressive styling with a track-tuned suspension package that lowers the car by approximately 3/4 inch, 18-inch alloy wheels equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, an underbody kit, and a deck lid spoiler. The RL A-SPEC kit will be priced at approximately $5,500 plus dealer installation and covered under a factory warranty.
In Detail
submitted by | Richard Owen |
price $ | $ $54 400 |
engine | 90 Degree, Aluminum V6 |
position | Front Transverse |
valvetrain | SOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VTEC |
displacement | 3471 cc / 211.8 in³ |
bore | 89 mm / 3.5 in |
stroke | 93 mm / 3.66 in |
compression | 11.0:1 |
power | 223.7 kw / 300.0 bhp @ 6200 rpm |
specific output | 86.43 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | 166.02 bhp per tonne |
torque | 352.51 nm / 260 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm |
body / frame | Unit Steel |
driven wheels | 4WD w/SH-AWD |
front tires | P245/50R17 98V Michelin |
rear tires | P245/50R17 98V Michelin |
front brakes | Ventilated Discs w/ABS |
f brake size | x 320 mm / x 12.6 in |
rear brakes | Ventilated Discs w/ABS |
r brake size | x 310 mm / x 12.2 in |
steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar, Progressive Valve Gas Dampers |
r suspension | Multi-Link w/Coil Springs, Progressive Valve Gas Dampers |
curb weight | 1807 kg / 3984 lbs |
wheelbase | 2800 mm / 110.2 in |
front track | 1576 mm / 62.0 in |
rear track | 1585 mm / 62.4 in |
length | 4917 mm / 193.6 in |
width | 1847 mm / 72.7 in |
height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
transmission | 4-Speed Auto |
gear ratios | 2.697:1, 1.573:1, 1.071:1, 0.694:1, 0.481:1, :1 |
final drive | 4.600:1 |