Acura TL 2 / Honda Inspire (UA5) Sedan (1998-2003)

29% Neofiliac
Keywords: acuradouble-wishboneexecutive-carfwdmulti-linksedan

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Product Overview

Acura TL 2 / Honda Inspire (chassis code UA5) is an executive sedan in production from 1998 to 2003. It was available with a range of V6 engines that displaced 2.5 to 3.2 liters.
The engines were only paired to automatic transmissions, even though Honda is known to produce some of the best manual transmissions. This confirms the market positioning of the TL as a comfort- (luxury-) oriented vehicle.
Honda has endowed the TL 2 with double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspensions.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 29% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Reliable engines
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • Underwhelming styling
  • No manual transmission

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Specifications

3.2 203hp3.2 228hpType S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity405 L / 14.3 cu-ft405 L / 14.3 cu-ft405 L / 14.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 L / 4.6 qt
Fuel Capacity65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/60 R16205/60 R16215/55 R17

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1425 mm / 56.1 in1425 mm / 56.1 in1425 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length4900 mm / 192.9 in4900 mm / 192.9 in4900 mm / 192.9 in
Size | Width1785 mm / 70.3 in
Track Width | Front1555.0 mm / 61.2 in1555.0 mm / 61.2 in1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear1535.0 mm / 60.4 in1535.0 mm / 60.4 in1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Weight1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs1638.0 kg / 3611.2 lbs
Wheelbase2745 mm / 108.1 in2745 mm / 108.1 in2745 mm / 108.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph7.0 sec
Fuel Economy9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
EngineJ32A1J32A1J32A2
Engine | Bore89.0 mm / 3.5 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.8:19.8:110.3:1
Engine | Displacement3.2 L / 195.6 cu-in / 3206.0 cc3.2 L / 195.6 cu-in / 3206.0 cc3.2 L / 195.9 cu-in / 3210.0 cc
Engine | Power203.0 hp / 151.4 kW @ 5600 rpm228.0 hp / 170.0 kW @ 5600 rpm263.0 hp / 196.1 kW @ 6100 rpm
Engine | Specific Output63.3 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in81.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque293 Nm / 216.1 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm293 Nm / 216.1 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm314 Nm / 231.6 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears4-speed4-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability1999 ~ 20021999 ~ 20032002 ~ 2003

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