1997-1999 Acura CL: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Acura CL include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door coupe | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 106.5 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 190.0 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 70.1 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 54.7 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3009 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 12.0 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 17.1 | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.4 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.9 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 35.9 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 31.0 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Three powertrain choices were available in 1997: 4-cylinder in the 2.2CL with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, and V6 engine in the 3.0CL, offered only with automatic. The 2.2-liter engine, with a single overhead camshaft, made 145 horsepower and 147 pound-feet of torque. The 3.0-liter V6 was rated at 200 horsepower and 195 pound-feet. For 1998, a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine replaced the 2.2-liter, producing 5 more horsepower and 5 more pound-feet of torque.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc I4 | 2.3 / 137 | 150 | 152 | 5-speed manual: 25/31 4-speed automatic: 23/29 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc I4 | 2.2 / 132 | 145 | 147 | 5-speed manual: 25/31 4-speed automatic: 23/29 |
5-speed manual: 22.2 4-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc V6 | 3.0 / 183 | 200 | 195 | 4-speed automatic: 20/28 | 4-speed automatic: 22.3 |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive








