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Acura CL

(1996 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)AcuraIssued from1996
ModelCLIssued until
SerieCLNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAcuraCountryJP,US

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4826 mm / 190.0 in / 190.0 inGround clearance109 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 in
Width1781 mm / 70.1 in / 70.1 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.78
Height1389 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 inTotal (curb) weight1365 kg / 3009 lb / 3009 lb
Wheelbase2715 mm / 106.9 in / 106.9 inDry weight
Track front1514 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inWeight distribution (front)64.0 % / 64.0 % / 64.0 %
Track rear1501 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inFuel capacity65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.1 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerHondaValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.89
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement2156 cm3 / 131.6 cu in / 131.6 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity539.00 cm3/cylinder / 32.892 cu in/cylinder / 32.892 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.8 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power108.1 kW / 147.0 hp / 147.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque199.0 Nm / 146.8 lbft / 146.8 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output106.6 kW / 144.9 bhp / 144.9 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output67.3 kW/l / 1.499 bhp/cu in / 1.499 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque92.30 Nm/l / 0.807 lbft/cu in / 0.807 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.69
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.27

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)6.30 s / 6.30 s / 6.30 sTop (maximal) speed209 km/h / 130 mph / 130 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)8.60 s / 8.60 s / 8.60 sPower-to-weight ratio106.23 kW/ton / 144.43 bhp/ton / 144.43 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion VPAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.90 m / 39.04 ft / 39.04 ft
Suspension frontI.DW.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.TrailLi.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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