POWERTRAIN TL TL SH-AWD® Engine Type 3.5-liter, SOHC V-6 3.7-liter, SOHC V-6 Horsepower 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm 305 hp @ 6,300 rpm Torque 254 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm 273 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm Redline 6,800 rpm 6,700 rpm Bore & Stroke 3.50 in x 3.66 in (89 mm x 93 mm) 3.54 in x 3.78 in (90 mm x 96 mm) Displacement 212 cu in (3471 cc) 223 cu in (3664 cc) Compression Ratio 11.2:1 11.2:1 Induction System Dual-stage magnesium-alloy intake manifold with Drive-By-Wire™ throttle system,
Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Dual-stage magnesium-alloy intake manifold with Drive-By-Wire™ throttle system,
Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Valvetrain Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®), 4- valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft Engine Block Aluminum alloy block with cast-iron cylinder liners Aluminum alloy block with high-silicon aluminum cylinder liners Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder Aluminum alloy with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder Emission Control EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5;
CARB LEV II ULEV EPA TIER 2 – BIN 5;
CARB LEV II ULEV Ignition System Electronic Direct Electronic Direct Alternator 12 volt – 130 amp 12 volt – 130 amp Battery 12 volt – 65Ah/20hr 12 volt – 65Ah/20hr Required Fuel Premium Unleaded Premium Unleaded Chassis Layout Transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel-drive (FWD) Transverse-mounted front engine, all-wheel-drive (AWD) TRANSMISSION TL TL SH-AWD® TL SH-AWD® 6MT Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control 6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control 6-speed manual transmission with sport shifter and Hill Start Assist Gear Ratios (:1) First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Reverse
3.591
2.095
1.485
1.065
0.754
0.556
2.269 First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Reverse 3.591
2.095
1.485
1.065
0.754
0.556
2.269 First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Reverse
Final 3.625
2.115
1.529
1.125
0.847
0.686
3.656
3.842 CHASSIS TL TL SH-AWD® Body Type All-steel unit body Front Suspension Independent double-wishbone Rear Suspension Independent multi-link Suspension Dampers Twin-tube, gas charged Stabilizer Bars Front:
Rear: 1.18 in (30 mm) diameter, solid
0.75 in (19 mm) diameter, solid 1.06 in diameter (31 mm), solid
0.79 in (20 mm) diameter, hollow
0.18 in (4.5 mm) wall thickness Steering Type Electric Power Steering (EPS), variable-assist rack-and-pinion Steering Ratio 13.96:1 Steering Wheel Turns
2.65 (lock-to-lock) Turning Circle (curb-to-curb) 38.4 ft (11.7 m) Wheels 17x8 in cast-aluminum
18x8 in cast-aluminum (Available) 18x8 in cast-aluminum
19x8 in cast-aluminum (Available) Tires Standard Available Bridgestone Turanza EL400 (TL)
Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/50R17 98V M+S
(TL with Technology Package)
P245/50R17 98V M+S

Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45R18 98V M+S
(TL w / Technology Package ;
TL w/ Advance Package)

Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45R18 98V M+S
(TL; TL w/ Technology Package)

Goodyear Eagle RS-A
P245/40R19 94V M+S
(TL w/ Advance Package)

BRAKES and SAFETY TL TL SH-AWD® Braking System Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and
Brake Assist Front Brake Rotors 12.6 in (320 mm) diameter ventilated rotor; 1.1 in (28 mm)
rotor thickness 12.6 in (320 mm) diameter ventilated rotor, 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness; functional front mounted break cooling ducts Rear Brake Rotors 13.1 in (334 mm) diameter solid disc; 0.43 in (11 mm) rotor thickness Brake Calipers Dual -piston brake calipers (front); single -piston brake calipers (rear) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) system Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement Traction Control System (TCS) Incorporated into Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) CAPACITIES
Crankcase 5.3 US qt (5.0 L) Cooling System 8.8 US qt (8.3 L) Fuel Tank 18.5 gal (70 L) EPA Passenger Volume 98.2 cu ft; 111.3 cu ft (passenger and cargo volume combined) EPA Cargo Volume 13.1 cu ft (TL)
12.5 cu ft (TL SH-AWD®) FUEL ECONOMY TL TL SH-AWD® Fuel Mileage* (city/highway/combined) 20/29/23 mpg 18/26/21 mpg (5AT)
17/25/20 mpg (6MT)
*Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Wheelbase 109.3 in (2775 mm) Overall Length 194.0 in (4928 mm) Overall Width 74.0 in (1880 mm) at doors; 83.4 in (2118 mm) at mirrors Overall Height 57.2 in (1452 mm) Track, front 63.2 in (1605 mm) Track, rear 63.8 in (1620 mm) Minimum Ground Clearance TL: 6.1 in (155 mm) Unladen; 4.5 in (115 mm) Full-Load
TL SH-AWD: 5.7 in (145 mm) Unladen; 4.4-in (110 mm) Full-Load INTERIOR DIMENSIONS Front Rear Head Room
Leg Room
Hip Room
Shoulder Room 38.4 in (976 mm)
42.5 in (1080 mm)
55.7 in (1415 mm)
58.2 in (1477 mm) 36.7 in (932 mm)
36.2 in (920 mm)
54.8 in (1392 mm)
56.2 in (1428 mm) WEIGHT TL TL SH-AWD® TL SH-AWD® 6MT Curb Weight TL

TL w/ Technology Package

TL w/ Advance Package

3, 726 lb (1 ,690 kg)

3, 741 lb (1 ,697 kg)

3,770 lb (1,710 kg)

3, 968 lb (1 ,800 kg)

3, 982 lb (1 ,806 kg)

4,001 lb (1,815 kg)

3,889 lb (1764 kg) Weight Distribution TL

TL w/ Technology Package

TL w/ Advance Package

61/39 (% front/rear)

61/39 (% front/rear)

61/39 (% front/rear)

59/41 (% front/rear)

59/41 (% front/rear)

59/41 (% front/rear)

58/42 (% front/rear) WARRANTIES Vehicle
Powertrain
Outer Body Rust-Through
Acura Total Luxury Care® 4-year / 50,000 mile limited warranty
6-year / 70,000 mile limited warranty
5-year / Unlimited mile limited warranty
4-year / 50,000 mile limited warranty