Impressions of the Acura RL for 1997
A lot has been said about the Acura RL for 1997. As Acura's entry in the sedan market the RL (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door RL is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Acura as a brand in general.
Engine Performance
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.
RL Base Statistics
The dimensions of the RL Base are 71.30 inches wide by 195.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 114.60 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $41,000, with an invoice cost of $35,190. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 RL 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 18.00 gallons.
The RL Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Acura RL Base 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 RL.
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