Several things can be said about the Acura TL series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The five-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Acura TL Engine Specs

The restyled TL Premium is equipped with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that utilizes 20 valves. The engine is mated to a Honda four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1997 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The TL uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1998 TL is a PGM-FI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 17.20-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the TL Premium are 70.30 inches wide by 191.50 inches long. It sits 55.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.80 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the TL is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $30,700 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,431. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

The 1998 TL gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

The vehicle is available in Cayman White Pearl, Crystal Blue Metallic, Flamenco Black Pearl, Granite Silver Pearl, Juniper Green Pearl, and Pacific Blue Pearl.

What We Think of the Acura TL

The 1997 model began the promise of the Acura TL. The 1998 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Acura hopes that the TL Premium will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Acura TL, Premium, Sedan, United States market

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