1997 Acura TL 3.2TL Premium
The 1997 Acura TL 3.2TL Premium is a 200-hp 3.2-liter with an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $35,935 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 5,300 rpm and 210 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The TL measures 191.7 inches long on a 111.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,516 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,935 ($72,766 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter, 24-valve SOHC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5,300 rpm |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Bore and Stroke | 90 mm x 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Variable Volume 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 | 2.458 (62 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.455 (105 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 0.949 (161 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.652 (234 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.88 |
| Final Drive | 3.133 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 19 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 3.5 mm wall (tubular) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 14.7 mm dia x 2.6 mm wall (tubular) |
| Turning Diameter | 34.8 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 | 6.5JJ x 15 cast-aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 6.5JJ x 15 cast-aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | Michelin P205/65R15 94V M+S All Season |
| Tires Rear | Michelin P205/65R15 94V M+S All Season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 59.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,516 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