Not Your Father’s TL – The 2008 Acura TL Type-S
Standard equipment in the TL for 2007 and 2008 includes the 3.5 liter engine by Honda, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the VTEC engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the TL.
The TL 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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the TL Type-S are 75.40 inches wide by 189.30 inches long. It sits 56.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.90 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the TL is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $33,725 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,991. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 TL is a PGM-FI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 17.10 gallons.
The 2008 TL gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
Parting Shots
The 2008 model year was very successful for the Acura TL. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Type-S version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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