2008 Acura TL Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

TL Automatic Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Heated perforated leather bucket seats w/8-way pwr driver, 4-way pwr passenger seat adjusters & driver pwr lumbar, memory

  • Adjustable front & rear headrests

  • Front center console w/adjustable armrest, dual level storage

  • Rear seat center armrest w/locking trunk pass-through

  • Carpeted front/rear floor mats

  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped collapsible tilt & telescoping steering wheel w/audio, cruise, phone, multi-info display, voice recognition, Bluetooth control

  • Theft deterrent system w/electronic immobilizer

  • LED back-lit instruments w/progressive illumination

  • Trip computer

  • Outside temp gauge

  • Maintenance Minder system

  • HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface w/phonebook exchange

  • Tire pressure monitor w/location & pressure indicators

  • Pwr windows w/auto up-down, auto-reverse, key-off operation, remote & driver door lock operated window open function

  • Pwr door locks

  • Keyless entry system w/memory settings

  • Remote trunk/fuel door release

  • HomeLink programmable transmitter

  • Dual zone/mode automatic climate control w/rear vents

  • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc

    (8) speakers

  • MP3 player auxiliary input jack

  • XM satellite radio *Available in 48 contiguous United States* *First 90 days are compliments of Acura*

  • Integrated glass antenna

  • Aluminum w/simulated wood-grained console & door trim

  • (2) 12-volt pwr outlets

  • Front door storage compartments w/sunglasses holder

  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror

  • Dual illuminated vanity mirrors

  • Front/rear overhead map lights

  • Programmable blue ambient cabin lighting

  • Seatback pockets

  • In-trunk storage tray, shopping bag hook, cargo net

  • Exterior

  • Pwr operated moonroof w/tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse, key-off operation

  • Chip resistant rocker panels

  • Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights w/auto-on/off feature

  • Fog lights

  • LED taillights

  • Smoked side marker lights

  • Heated pwr mirrors w/memory, dual reverse-gear tilt down, integrated directional signals

  • Heat-absorbing green-tinted glass

  • Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers

  • Body color door handles

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas V6

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    3.2L/196

  • Fuel System

    PGM-FI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    258 @ 6200

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    233 @ 5000

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    8.5

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    550

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    130

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution, brake assist

  • Dual stage dual threshold front airbags

  • Front side-impact airbags w/passenger occupant position detection system

  • Front/rear side-curtain airbags

  • 3-point seat belts

  • Front seat belt height adjusters, load limiters, pretensioners

  • Childproof rear door locks

  • Rear child seat tether anchors (LATCH)

  • Emergency trunk release

  • Vehicle stability assist (VSA) system w/traction control

  • Front/rear crumple zones

  • Side-impact door beams

  • Collapsible steering column

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Variable Pwr

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    15.4

  • Turns, lock to lock

    2.8

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    39.7

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 3.2L SOHC PGM-FI 24-valve VTEC V6 engine

  • Drive-by-wire throttle system

  • 5-speed sequential SportShift automatic transmission w/OD, grade logic control, shift-hold control

  • Vehicle stability assist (VSA) system w/traction control

  • Front wheel drive

  • Independent double wishbone front suspension

  • Independent multi-link double wishbone rear suspension

  • Front/rear stabilizer bars

  • P235/45WR17 all-season tires

  • 17\ x 8\ alloy wheels

  • Variable pwr-assisted torque-sensing rack & pinion steering

  • Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution, brake assist

  • Integrated dual exhaust outlet

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Double-Wishbone

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Double-Wishbone

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    1.07

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    0.72

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic w/OD

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    5

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.70

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.61

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.07

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.69

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.49

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    1.89

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    4.31

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Mid-Size

  • Drivetrain

    Front-Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 6 Drivetrain Years / 70,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 5 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

  • 4 Roadside Assistance Years / 50,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.8 x 1.1

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.1 x .35

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA