The Acura TL Premium for 1997
The TL Premium is equipped with a Honda 2.5 liter five-cylinder engine that utilizes 20 valves. The engine is mated to a Honda 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.
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 Premium are 70.90 inches wide by 191.70 inches long. It sits 55.70 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 $32,950 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,947. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 TL is a PGM-FI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 1997 TL gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
Parting Shots
The 1996 model began the promise of the Acura TL. The 1997 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.
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