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.

1996 Acura TL Base Specs

The restyled TL Base 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 1995 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 1996 TL 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 17.20 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the TL Base 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.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $28,450, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

The TL Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty five when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

Parting Shots

The 1995 model began the promise of the Acura TL. The 1996 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 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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