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 2003 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 CL Base is equipped with a Honda 3.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.

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.

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 CL is 192.00 inches long, 70.60 inches wide, and 55.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.90 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $30,550, with an invoice cost of $28,159. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The CL Base 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 exceptional.

We Think...

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

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

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