2009 Acura TL Technology
The 2009 Acura TL Technology is a 280-hp 3.5-liter with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $38,685 MSRP.
It makes 280 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 254 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.
The TL measures 195.3 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,726 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,685 ($58,614 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,495 ($59,841 *) |
| Destination Charge | $810 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | VTEC, 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 93 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 2.697 (46 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.606 (78 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.071 (117 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.694 (180 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.491 (255 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.888 |
| Final Drive | 4.312 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.18 in (30 mm) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in (19 mm) |
| Turning Diameter | 38.5 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Dual-piston |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 in (320 mm) ventilated, 1.1 in (28 mm) thick |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.1 in (334 mm) solid, 0.43 in (11 mm) thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x8 in cast-aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 17x8 in cast-aluminum |
| Tires Front | Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/50R17 98V M+S |
| Tires Rear | Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/50R17 98V M+S |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.3 in |
| Width | 74 in |
| Height | 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 63.2 in |
| Rear Track | 63.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,726 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 60% / 40% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline