2008 Acura RL Technology Package
The 2008 Acura RL Technology Package is a 290-hp 3.5-liter with a sequential sportshift 5-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $49,900 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 290 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 256 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The RL measures 193.6 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,076 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $49,900 ($75,325 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $50,660 ($76,472 *) |
| Destination Charge | $760 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 256 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Variable valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) with 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 mm x 93 mm (3.50 in x 3.66 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 2.697 (289 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.573 (495 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.071 (728 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.694 (1123 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.481 (1620 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.889 |
| Final Drive | 4.6 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.14 in (29 mm) diameter |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.67 in (17 mm) diameter |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated 12.6 in (320 mm) diameter |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated 12.2 in (310 mm) diameter |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18x8.0 in aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18x8.0 in aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P245/680R460A 102V Michelin PAX run-flat |
| Tires Rear | P245/680R460A 102V Michelin PAX run-flat |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.6 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Front Track | 62 in |
| Rear Track | 62.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,076 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 58% / 42% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline