2012 Acura TL Base
The 2012 Acura TL Base is a 280-hp 3.5-liter with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $35,705 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
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 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The TL measures 194.0 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,726 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,705 ($50,541 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $36,600 ($51,807 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| 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 | Dual-stage magnesium-alloy intake manifold, Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 3.591 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.095 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.485 |
| 4th Gear | 1.065 |
| 5th Gear | 0.754 |
| 6th Gear | 0.556 |
| Reverse | 2.269 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 23 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 | 38.4 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 | Bridgestone Turanza EL400 P245/50R17 98V M+S |
| Tires Rear | Bridgestone Turanza EL400 P245/50R17 98V M+S |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194 in |
| Width | 74 in |
| Height | 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 63.2 in |
| Rear Track | 63.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,726 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61% / 39% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.2 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