2003 Acura CL Type S 6MT
The 2003 Acura CL Type S 6MT is a 260-hp 3.2-liter with a 6-speed close-ratio manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $30,550 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 260 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 232 lb-ft of torque at 3500-5500 rpm, spinning to a 6,900 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The CL measures 192.0 inches long on a 106.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,446 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,550 ($53,961 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $31,030 ($54,808 *) |
| Destination Charge | $480 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 260 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | 232 lb-ft @ 3500-5500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,900 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 | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | Helical-gear limited-slip differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed close-ratio manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.933 (40 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.478 (64 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.7 (94 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.25 (127 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.976 (163 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.771 (206 mph **) |
| Reverse | 4.008 |
| Final Drive | 3.286 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 20 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 | 19.0 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 | 17x7.0 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17x7.0 JJ cast-aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P215/50R17 93V Michelin MXM4 |
| Tires Rear | P215/50R17 93V Michelin MXM4 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192 in |
| Width | 70.6 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in |
| Front Track | 61.1 in |
| Rear Track | 60.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,446 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 62% / 38% |
| 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