Not Your Brother’s CL – The Acura CL for 1997
The CL Premium is equipped with a Honda 2.2 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 4-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.
CL Premium 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 standard warranty period for the CL is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $22,110, with an invoice cost of $19,647. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 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.
The 1997 CL gets 29 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 25 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
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.
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