2006 Acura TL Base MT
The 2006 Acura TL Base MT is a 258-hp 3.2-liter with a close-ratio 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,325 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 258 horsepower and 233 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The TL measures 189.3 inches long on a 107.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,483 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,325 ($53,723 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,995 ($54,803 *) |
| Destination Charge | $670 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 258 hp |
| Torque | 233 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | VTEC, 4 valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven SOHC |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Helical-gear limited-slip differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Close-ratio 6-speed manual with helical-gear limited-slip differential |
| 1st Gear | 3.93 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.48 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.7 |
| 4th Gear | 1.25 |
| 5th Gear | 0.98 |
| 6th Gear | 0.77 |
| Reverse | 4.01 |
| Final Drive | 3.29 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 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 5-link double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 39.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Brembo 12.2 in (310 mm) x 0.98 in (25 mm) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.1 in (282 mm) x 0.35 in (9 mm) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x8 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17x8 in |
| Tires Front | P235/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | P235/45R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in |
| Front Track | 62.1 in |
| Rear Track | 62 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,483 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars