Not Your Father’s RL – The 1998 Acura RL SE
The restyled RL SE 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.
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.
RL SE 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. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $41,200, with an invoice cost of $35,980. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1998 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 1998 RL gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Acura RL SE sold well in 1998. 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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