1997 Acura TL 2.5TL Premium
The 1997 Acura TL 2.5TL Premium is a 176-hp 2.5-liter with an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $30,935 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 176 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The TL measures 191.5 inches long on a 111.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,282 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,935 ($62,641 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5-liter, 20-valve SOHC, inline 5-cylinder |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 176 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Bore and Stroke | 85 mm x 86.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Dual Stage Induction System |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Longitudinal front-engine, front-wheel drive, equal-length driveshafts |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System |
| 1st Gear | 2.65 (68 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.531 (118 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 0.976 (185 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.654 (276 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.905 |
| Final Drive | 2.765 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded, 96 octane |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with trailing link, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 28.6 mm dia x 4.0 mm wall (tubular) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 15.9 mm dia x 2.6 mm wall (tubular) |
| Turning Diameter | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 11.1 in (282 mm) dia, 0.91 in (23 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.3 in (260 mm) dia, 0.35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 6JJ x 15 cast-aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 6JJ x 15 cast-aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | Bridgestone P205/60R15 91H M+S All Season |
| Tires Rear | Bridgestone P205/60R15 91H M+S All Season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.5 in |
| Width | 70.3 in |
| Height | 55.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 59.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,282 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 60% / 40% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline