NEW 2009 Acura TL, Totally Redesigned

Jan28

NEW 2009 Acura TL, Totally Redesigned

By David Walker, LeaseTrader.com

Acura TL & Acura TL SH-AWD

The best selling Acura TL also gets a total make over for 2009. The standard model Acura TL is equipped with a 3.5 liter V-6 front wheel drive while the Acura TL SH-AWD model boasts a improved 3.7 liter V-6 that produces over 300 horse power.

The Acura TL is also equipped with the all wheel drive and updated navigation system that offers real-time traffic and weather radar.

2009 Acura TL - Specifications

POWERTRAIN	Acura TL	Acura TL SH-AWD®
Engine Type	3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC® V-6	3.7-liter, SOHC VTEC® V-6
Horsepower	280 hp @ 6,200 rpm	305 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque	254 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm	273 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Redline	6,800 rpm	6,700 rpm
Bore & Stroke	3.50 in x 3.66 in (89 mm x 93 mm)	3.54 in x 3.78 in (90 mm x 96 mm)
Displacement	212 cu in (3471 cc)	223 cu in (3664 cc)
Compression Ratio	11.2:1	11.2:1
Induction System	Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)	Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Valvetrain	Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft	Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft
Engine Block	Aluminum alloy block with cast iron cylinder liners	Aluminum alloy block with high-silicon aluminum cylinder liners
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder	Aluminum alloy with pent-roof combustion chambers and 4 valves per cylinder
Emission Control	EPA TIER 2 - BIN 5; CARB LEV II ULEV	EPA TIER 2 - BIN 5; CARB LEV II ULEV
Ignition System	Electronic Direct	Electronic Direct
Alternator	12 volt - 130 amp	12 volt - 130 amp
Battery	12 volt - 65Ah/20hr	12 volt - 65Ah/20hr
Required Fuel	Premium Unleaded	Premium Unleaded
Chassis Layout	Transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel-drive	Transverse-mounted front engine, all-wheel-drive
TRANSMISSION	Acura TL	Acura TL SH-AWD®
Transmission	5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, F1-style paddle shifters, and Grade Logic Control	5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, F1-style paddle shifters, and Grade Logic Control
Gear Ratios (:1)	1st 2.697 2nd 1.606 3rd 1.071 4th 0.694 5th 0.491 Reverse 1.888 Final 4.312	1st 2.697 2nd 1.606 3rd 1.071 4th 0.694 5th 0.491 Reverse 1.888 Final 4.533
CHASSIS	Acura TL	Acura TL SH-AWD®
Body Type	All-steel unit body
Front Suspension	Independent double-wishbone
Rear Suspension	Independent multi-link
Suspension Dampers	Twin-tube, gas charged
Stabilizer Bars	Front: 1.18-in (30 mm) diameter, solid Rear: 0.75 in (19 mm) diameter, solid	Front: 1.06-in diameter (31 mm), solid Rear: 0.79-in (20 mm) diameter, 0.18-in (4.5 mm) wall thickness
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering (EPS), variable-assist rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio	13.96:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)	2.65
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	38.5 ft (11.7 m)
Wheels	17x8 in cast-aluminum	18x8 in cast-aluminum 19x8 in cast-aluminum (optional)
Tires	Standard: Bridgestone Turanza EL400 P245/50R17 98V M+S (TL) Available: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/50R17 98V M+S (TL with Technology Package)	Standard: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45R18 96V M+S (TL SH-AWD®) Available: Michelin Pilot Sport S2 245/40ZR19 94Y (TL SH-AWD® optional)
BRAKES and SAFETY	Acura TL	Acura TL SH-AWD®
Braking System	Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Front Brake Rotors	12.6 in (320 mm) diameter ventilated rotor; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness	12.6 in (320 mm) diameter ventilated rotor, 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness; functional front mounted cooling ducts
Rear Brake Rotors	13.1 in (334 mm) diameter solid disc; 0.43 in (11 mm) rotor thickness
Brake Calipers	Dual piston brake calipers (front); single piston brake calipers (rear)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	4-channel system with individual wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) system	Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement
Traction Control System (TCS)	Incorporated into Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)
CAPACITIES	Acura TL	Acura TL SH-AWD®
Crankcase	5.3 US qt (5.0 L)
Cooling System	8.8 US qt (8.3 L)
Fuel Tank	18.5 gal (70 L)
EPA Passenger Volume	98.2 cu ft; 111.3 cu ft (passenger and cargo volume combined)
EPA Cargo Volume	13.1 cu ft
FUEL ECONOMY	Acura TL	Acura TL SH-AWD®
EPA Fuel Mileage (city/highway)	18/26 mpg*	17/25 mpg*
EPA Fuel Mileage (city/highway)	*Based on preliminary 2009 EPA mileage estimates determined during internal testing that reflects new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS	Acura TL	Acura TL SH-AWD®
Wheelbase	109.3 in (2775 mm)
Overall Length	195.3 in (4961 mm)
Overall Width	74.0 in (1880 mm)
Overall Height	57.2 in (1452 mm)
Track, front	63.2 in (1605 mm)
Track, rear	63.8 in (1620 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.9 in (151 mm) Unladen; 4.5 in (115 mm) Full-Load	5.7 in (145 mm) Unladen; 4.4-in (110 mm) Full-Load
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS	Acura TL	Acura TL SH-AWD®
Head Room Leg Room Hip Room Shoulder Room	Front 38.4 in (976 mm) 42.5 in (1080 mm) 55.7 in (1415 mm) 58.1 in (1477 mm)	Rear 36.7 in (932 mm) 36.2 in (920 mm) 54.8 in (1392 mm) 56.2 in (1428 mm)
WEIGHT	Acura TL	AcuraTL SH-AWD®
Curb Weight w/ Technology Package	3,708 lb (1682 kg) 3,726 lb (1690 kg)	3,971 lb (1801 kg) 3,986 lb (1808 kg)
Weight Distribution ( % front/rear) w/ Technology Package	60/40 60/40	59/41 59/41
WARRANTIES	Acura TL	Acura TL SH-AWD®
Vehicle	4-year / 50,000 mile limited warranty
Powertrain	6-year / 70,000 mile limited warranty
Outer Body Rust-Through	5-year / Unlimited mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxury Care with Roadside Assistance	4-year / 50,000 mile limited warranty

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