Acura TL 3 (UA6/UA7) Sedan (2003-2008)

34% Neofiliac
Keywords: acuradohcdouble-wishboneexecutive-carfwdmanual-transmissionmulti-linksedan

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Product Overview

Acura TL 3 (chassis code UA6/UA7) is an executive sedan in production from 2003 to 2008. It was available with two V6 engines that displaced 3.2 and 3.5 liters.
The base TL used the 3.2L version of the Honda J V6 engine. It was available with either a 5-speed auto or a 6-speed manual gearbox. The manual version also has an integrated Torsen limited slip differential.
The Type-S vehicle used the 3.2L version of the J V6 engine. It was mated to a 5-speed automatic.
Acura continued to equip the TL with double-wishbone suspensions at the front and multi-link at the rear.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 34% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Reliable V6 engines
  • Great 6-speed manual
Cons
  • The automatic transmission is not very good

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Specifications

3.23.2 ATType-S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity454 L / 16.0 cu-ft454 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity8.1 L / 8.6 qt7.9 L / 8.3 qt7.9 L / 8.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 L / 4.5 qt
Fuel Capacity65.0 L / 17.2 gal65.0 L / 17.2 gal64.7 L / 17.1 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/45 R17

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1440 mm / 56.7 in1440 mm / 56.7 in1441 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length4808 mm / 189.3 in4808 mm / 189.3 in4822 mm / 189.8 in
Size | Width1835 mm / 72.2 in1835 mm / 72.2 in1916 mm / 75.4 in
Track Width | Front1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs
Wheel Size17 in
Wheelbase2740 mm / 107.9 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
EngineJ32A3J32A3J35A8
Engine | Bore89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:1
Engine | Displacement3.2 L / 195.9 cu-in / 3210.0 cc3.2 L / 195.9 cu-in / 3210.0 cc3.5 L / 211.8 cu-in / 3471.0 cc
Engine | Power273.0 hp / 203.6 kW @ 6200 rpm273.0 hp / 203.6 kW @ 6200 rpm294.0 hp / 219.2 kW @ 6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output85.0 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in85.0 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in84.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque323 Nm / 238.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm323 Nm / 238.2 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm347 Nm / 255.9 lb-ft @ 5000 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 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed5-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2003 ~ 20082003 ~ 20082006 ~ 2008

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