Getting 25 Miles a Gallon: The Acura RL for 1996
The restyled RL Base is equipped with a Honda 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The VTEC engine is paired with a Honda 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.
The RL 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 RL is 195.10 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 54.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 114.60 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the RL is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $41,000, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1996 RL is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.
The 1996 RL gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Acura RL Base sold well in 1996. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Acura, specifically a RL.
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