1997 Acura SLX Base Auto
The 1997 Acura SLX Base Auto is a 190-hp 3.2-liter with a 4-speed automatic. It starts at $35,735 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 188 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,250 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
The SLX measures 178.9 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,315 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,735 ($72,361 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, 75-degree V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Bore and Stroke | 93.4 x 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4-Wheel Drive (shift-on-the-fly, full- or part-time) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.856 (42 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.618 (74 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1 (120 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.723 (167 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Final Drive | 4.555 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with torsion bar springs, 1.02 in stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with coil springs, 0.75 in stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.02 in (26.0 mm) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in (19.0 mm) |
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 11.0 in (280 mm) diameter |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated, 12.3 in (312 mm) diameter |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | P245/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P245/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 72.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Front Track | 59.6 in |
| Rear Track | 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 46.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,315 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 51% / 49% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline