1997 Acura CL Features

Engineering Features 3.0CL 3.0CL Prem. 2.2CL

2.2CL Prem.

3.0-liter, 24-valve, SOHC V-6 engine w/VTEC

X X - -
2.2-liter, 16-valve, SOHC, in-line 4-cylinder engine w/VTEC - - X X
Programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) X X X X
Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System X X Opt. Opt.
5-speed manual transmission X X - -
Four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension X X X X
Front and rear stabilizer bars X X X X
Variable power-assisted, rotary valve, rack-and-pinion steering X X X X
4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front discs X X X X
Cast-aluminum alloy wheels X X X X
P205/55 R16 89V Michelin tires X X X X
Safety Features 3.0CL 3.0CL Prem. 2.2CL

2.2CL Prem.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) X X X X
Driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) X X X X
Side-impact door beams X X X X
Side-intrusion hip pads X X X X
Side-intrusion shoulder pads X X X X
3-point outboard seat belts (ALR/ELR) X X X X
5 mph bumpers (front and rear) X X X X
Front and rear crumple zones X X X X
Exterior Featrures 3.0CL 3.0CL Prem. 2.2CL

2.2CL Prem.

Body-colored front and rear bumpers X X X X
Body-colored door mirrors X X X X
Power-operated door mirrors X X X X
Body-colored side mouldings X X X X
Heat-rejecting, green-tinted solar glass X X X X
Heated door mirrors X X - -
Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist feature X X X X
Galvanized body panels X X X X
3-coat, 3-bake paint X X X X
Front mud guards X X X X
Rear window defroster with timer X X X X
Printed radio antenna (rear glass) X X X X
Interior Features: Seating and Trim 3.0CL 3.0CL Prem. 2.2CL

2.2CL Prem.

Leather-trimmedseats and door panels - X - X
Leather-wrapped steering wheel X X X X
Moquette cloth interior trim X - X -
8-way power driver's seat X X - -
Power walk-in driver's seat with toposition and fast-forward X X - -
6-way power driver's seat - - X X
Manual walk-in passenger seat X X X X
Driver's seat manual lumbar adjustment X X X X
Heated front seats - X - -
Driver's seat back pocket - X - X
Passenger's seat back pocket X X X X
Center console with armrest and 9-CD storage capability X X* X X*
Adjustable front headrests X X X X
Rear headrests (fixed) X X X X
Rear-seat center armrest (folding) X X X X
Trunk pass-through X X X X
Wood-grain trim X X X X
Interior Features: Comfort and Convenience 3.0CL 3.0CL Prem. 2.2CL

2.2CL Prem.

Automatic Climate Control air conditioning system X X X X
Tilt steering column X X X X
Cruise control X X X X
Power windows, door locks and door mirrors X X X X
Power moonroof with tilt-up feature X X X X
AM/FM Acura/Bose audio system with in-dash CD player X X - -
AM/FM high-power audio system with in-dash CD player - - X X
Six-speaker audio system X (Bose) X (Bose) X X
Keyless entry system X X X X
Overhead map lights X X X X
Driver's and passenger's vanity mirror (illuminated) X X X X
Flash-to-pass headlight feature X X X X
Remote trunk/fuel-filler door X X X X
Lighted trunk, ashtray, cigarette lighter, ignition switch X X X X
Door storage compartment X X X X
Dual beverage holder X X X X
Digital quartz clock X X X X
Maintenance interval reminder X X X X
Front side window defoggers X X X X

X = Standard; - = NotAvailable; * = Leather-Covered