2003 Acura 3.2 CL and CL Type-S Specifications

POWERTRAIN

CL

CL TYPE-S

Engine Type

3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6

3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6

Horsepower, SAE Net

225 hp @ 5600 rpm

260 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque, SAE Net

216 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm

232 lb-ft @ 3500-5500 rpm

Redline

6300 rpm

6900 rpm

Bore & Stroke

3.50 in x 3.39 in (89 mm x 86 mm)

Displacement

196 cu in (3210 cc)

Compression Ratio

9.8:1

10.5:1

Induction System

Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)

Valvetrain

Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™), 4 valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft

Engine Block

Aluminum alloy

Aluminum alloy with spin-cast cylinder liners

Cylinder Head

Aluminum alloy

Emission Control

Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control
(ULEV in CA)

Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control

Ignition System

Direct ignition system with knock control system

Alternator

110 Amp. max

122 Amp. max

Battery

12V, maintenance-free

Recommended Fuel

Premium Unleaded

Layout

Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive

Transmission

5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control

5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control
or
6-speed manual transmission with helical gear limited slip differential

Ratios (:1)

Automatic

Automatic / Manual

1st

2.563

2.563 / 3.933

2nd

1.552

1.552 / 2.478

3rd

1.021

1.021 / 1.700

4th

0.653

0.653 / 1.250

5th

0.470

0.470 / 0.976

6th

na

na / 0.771

Reverse

1.846

1.846 / 4.008

Final

4.428

4.428 / 3.286

CHASSIS

CL

CL TYPE-S

Body Type

All-steel unit body

Front Suspension

Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension

Independent multi-link, double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar

Shock Absorbers

Gas-pressurized with Acura Progressive Valve technology, front and rear

Stabilizer Bars

Front

27.2 mm diameter (tubular) x 4.5 mm wall thickness

Rear

18.0 mm diameter

19.0 mm diameter

Steering Type

Variable, speed sensitive, power-assisted, rack-and-pinion

Steering Ratio

15.8:1

16.1:1

Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)

3.06

2.88

Turning Circle (curb to curb)

37.4 ft. (11.4 m)

39.4 ft. (12.0 m)

Wheels

16 x 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy

17 x 7.0 JJ cast-aluminum alloy

Tires

P205/60R16 91V Michelin MXM4-Plus

P215/50R17 93V Michelin MXM4

Braking System

Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS

Front Discs

Ventilated, 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness

Rear Discs

Solid, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter; 0.35 in (9 mm) rotor thickness

Total Swept Area

Front: 57.5 sq in (371 cm2) Rear: 39.4 sq in (254 cm2)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

3-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control

Automatic
4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control

Manual
3-channel system with 4-wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system

Not Available

Automatic
Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement

Manual
Not Available

Traction Control System

Standard

Automatic
Standard (Incorporated in VSA)

Manual
Not Available

CAPACITIES

CL

CL TYPE-S

Crankcase

4.2 US qt (4.0 L)

Cooling System

7.8 US qt (7.4 L)

Fuel Tank

17.2 US gal (65.0 L)

Volumes

Passenger

90.0 cu ft

Cargo

13.6 cu ft

Total

103.6 cu ft

FUEL ECONOMY

CL

CL TYPE-S

EPA Fuel Mileage - City / Highway*

19 / 29

Automatic
19/29

Manual
19/28

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

CL

CL TYPE-S

Wheelbase

106.9in (2715 mm)

Track, front

61.1 in (1555 mm)

Track, rear

61.0 in (1550 mm)

60.9 in (1549 mm)

Overall Length

192.0 in (4875 mm)

Overall Width

69.2 in (1793 mm)

Overall Height

53.3 in (1353 mm)

Minimum Ground Clearance

6.2 in (158 mm)

Curb Weight

3470 lb (1574 kg)

Automatic
3510 lb (1592 kg)

Manual
3446 lb (1563 kg)

Curb Weight w/ optional Acura Navigation System

3485 lb (1581kg)

Automatic
3525lb (1599 kg)

Manual
3461 lb (1570 kg)

Weight Distribution (% front / rear)

63 / 37

Automatic
63 / 37

Manual
62 / 38

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

CL

CL TYPE-S

Front

Head Room

37.5 in (953 mm)

Leg Room

42.4 in (1078 mm)

Hip Room

52.9 in (1343 mm)

Shoulder Room

56.4 in (1433 mm)

Rear

Head Room

36.7 in (933 mm)

Leg Room

33.0 in (837mm)

Hip Room

50.4 in (1281mm)

Shoulder Room

54.2 in (1377 mm)

WARRANTIES

CL

CL TYPE-S

Vehicle

4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty

Outer Body Rust-Through

5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty

Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance

4-year / 50,000-mile

* Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates were not available at the time of printing.