Not Your Father’s RL – The 1997 Acura RL Premium
The RL Premium is equipped with a Honda 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 4-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RL has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
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.
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.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $41,000, with an invoice cost of $35,190. This price is above average of 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 1997 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 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 RL.
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