It is common to find buyers of the Acura CL enthusiastic about their purchase. The CL has been one of the premier vehicles of the Acura line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1997 model is no exception. The Acura CL falls into the coupe for the family category. The CL inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Acuras year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Acura CL Engine Specs

The restyled CL Premium is equipped with a Honda 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The VTEC engine is paired with a Honda 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.

Fuel is handled for the CL is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 17.20-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The CL uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the CL Premium are 70.10 inches wide by 190.00 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $22,110, with an invoice cost of $19,647. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the CL is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 CL gets 29 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 25 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Acura CL Premium sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Acura, specifically a CL.

Tags: 2-Door, Acura CL, Coupe, Premium, United States market

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