The 2003 CL is an important vehicle to Acura for the coupe market segment. The Type-S is a member of a series of two trim levels for the CL which include Base and Type-S. The two-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Acura. There is strong competition from vehicles from Toyota.

Performance

The restyled CL Type-S is equipped with a Honda 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The VTEC engine is paired with a Honda 5-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.

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.

The fuel system for the 2003 CL is a traditional PGM-FI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.20 gallons.

CL Type-S Statistics

The dimensions of the CL Type-S are 70.60 inches wide by 192.00 inches long. It sits a comfortable 55.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the CL is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $30,550 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,159. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The CL Type-S received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty eight when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in Aegean Blue Pearl, Anthracite Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl, San Marino Red, Satin Silver Metallic, and Taffeta White.

Conclusion

The 2003 model year was unsuccessful for the Acura CL. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Type-S version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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