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2004 Acura RL Concept
Photo: NetCarShow
Acura RL
Acura built the RL in 2004–2012. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 2004 Acura RL to the 2009 Acura RL. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America and Asia.
- Built
- 2004–2012
- Brand from
- Japan
- Part of
- Honda
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America and Asia
- In the catalog
- 4 cars, 2 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 300 hp in the 2005 RL to 305 hp in the 2009 RL. It got heavier along the way: 1,807 kg for the 2005 car, 1,832 kg for the 2009. The most powerful here is the 2009 Acura RL at 305 hp (227 kW), more than 66% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2005 Acura RL, in 7.3 s.
Every RL in the catalog
2005 Acura RL
Photo: NetCarShow
2005 Acura RL ASPEC Concept
The Acura RL A-SPEC Concept vehicle made its debut today at the North American International Auto Show. Based on the all-new 2005 RL luxury performance sedan, this extensively modified concept is a design model to explore the next level of A-SPEC performance accessories for Acura's top-of-the-line sedan.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2009 Acura RL
The redesigned 2009 Acura RL luxury sedan made its world debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Featuring bold, sleek exterior styling, an upgraded interior, advanced technologies and powerful new engine, the Acura RL once again pushes the limits of performance, style, and luxury.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 RL | 300 hp (224 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) | 7.3 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,807 kg (3,984 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | — |
| 2005 RL | 300 hp (224 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) | 7.3 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,807 kg (3,984 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 19 mpg |
| 2005 RL ASPEC | 300 hp (224 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) | 7.3 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,807 kg (3,984 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | — |
| 2009 RL | 305 hp (227 kW) | 271 lb-ft (367 Nm) | — | — | 1,832 kg (4,039 lb) | 3.7 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 18 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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