2012 Acura RL Base
The 2012 Acura RL Base is a 300-hp 3.7-liter with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $47,700 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 271 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The RL measures 195.8 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,099 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $47,700 ($67,520 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $48,595 ($68,786 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.7-liter, 60-degree V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve, Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) |
| Bore and Stroke | 90 mm x 96 mm (3.54 in x 3.78 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Dual-stage intake manifold with Drive-By-Wire throttle system, PGM-FI multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control and Hill Start Assist |
| 1st Gear | 3.359 (43 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.095 (69 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.485 (98 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.065 (136 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.754 (192 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.556 (261 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.269 |
| Final Drive | 3.72 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.18 in (30 mm) diameter hollow, 0.25 in (6.5 mm) wall thickness |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in (19 mm) diameter solid |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 4-piston aluminum |
| 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-inch, 15-spoke cast aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18x8-inch, 15-spoke cast aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P245/45R18 96V Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 |
| Tires Rear | P245/45R18 96V Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.8 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Front Track | 62 in |
| Rear Track | 62.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,099 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