2003 Acura TL Base
The 2003 Acura TL Base is a 225-hp 3.2-liter with a 5-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,980 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 TL measures 192.5 inches long on a 108.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,494 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,980 ($51,188 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $29,480 ($52,071 *) |
| Destination Charge | $500 |
| 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 | Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 86 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 2.563 (42 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.552 (70 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.022 (106 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.653 (166 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.471 (231 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.846 |
| Final Drive | 4.429 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded, 91 Octane |
| Tank Capacity | 17.1 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 | 1.07 in (27.4 mm) diameter x 0.18 in (4.5 mm) wall thickness |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.71 in (18.0 mm) diameter, solid |
| Turning Diameter | 36.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 11.4 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 | 16 x 6.5 cast-aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 cast-aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P205/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in |
| Height | 53.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in |
| Front Track | 61.2 in |
| Rear Track | 60.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,494 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 62% / 38% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline