2008 Acura TL Base
The 2008 Acura TL Base is a 258-hp 3.2-liter with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,725 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 258 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 233 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. 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 3,623 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,725 ($50,909 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,485 ($52,056 *) |
| Destination Charge | $760 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 258 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 233 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | VTEC, 4 valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven SOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 mm x 86 mm (3.50 in x 3.39 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed multi-point Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 2.697 (44 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.606 (74 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.071 (111 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.693 (171 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.49 (242 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.888 |
| Final Drive | 4.312 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.07 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.72 in |
| Turning Diameter | 39.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Single-piston |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.8 in (300 mm) x 1.1 in (28 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 | 235/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | 235/45R17 |
| 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 |
| Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,623 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61.6% / 38.4% |
| 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
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline