Acura RL / 3.5RL / Honda Legend (KA9) Sedan (1995-2004)

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Product Overview

Acura RL Mark I / Honda Legend (chassis code KA9) is an executive sedan in production from 1995 to 2004. It was available with a single V6 engine that displaced 3.5 liters; hence, it is also referred to as the 3.5RL. This engine was paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The 3.5RL had a standard 1990's Japanese sedan design, though it somehow lacked the appeal that similar vehicles from Nissan and Toyota had.
The 3.5RL had a minor facelift during its production run, though changes were small.

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Neofiliac score 14% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Proven to be very reliable
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Generic styling

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Specifications

1995-20012001-2004

Capacity

Cargo Capacity450 L / 15.9 cu-ft396 L / 14.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity8.6 L / 9.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers5
Payload505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearHelical spring
Tire Size215/55 R16225/55 R16

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1430 mm / 56.3 in1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length4980 mm / 196.1 in4995 mm / 196.7 in
Size | Width1810 mm / 71.3 in1822 mm / 71.7 in
Track Width | Front1550.0 mm / 61.0 in1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Weight1625.0 kg / 3582.5 lbs1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs
Wheelbase2910 mm / 114.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph7.6 sec
Fuel Economy12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
EngineC35A
Engine | Bore90.0 mm / 3.5 in93.4 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.6:1
Engine | Displacement3.5 L / 212.0 cu-in / 3474.0 cc3.5 L / 213.2 cu-in / 3494.0 cc
Engine | Power208.0 hp / 155.1 kW @ 5200 rpm228.0 hp / 170.0 kW @ 5200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output59.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in65.3 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke91.0 mm / 3.6 in85.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque297 Nm / 219.1 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm313 Nm / 230.9 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears4-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability1995 ~ 20012001 ~ 2004

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