2002 Acura CL Base
The 2002 Acura CL Base is a 225-hp 3.2-liter with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,030 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 225 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 216 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The CL measures 192.0 inches long on a 106.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,470 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,030 ($50,638 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $28,510 ($51,505 *) |
| Destination Charge | $480 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 216 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven SOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 mm x 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 2.563 (42 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.551 (70 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.021 (106 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.653 (166 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.47 (231 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.846 |
| Final Drive | 4.428 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 27.2 mm diameter (tubular) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 18.0 mm diameter |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter, 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter, 0.35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16x6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16x6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P205/60R16 91V Michelin MXV4-Plus |
| Tires Rear | P205/60R16 91V Michelin MXV4-Plus |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192 in |
| Width | 70.6 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in |
| Front Track | 61.1 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,470 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 63% / 37% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline