2011 Acura TL FWD 3.5 Specs, Technical Data, and Overview
Posted in Acura, Car, TL FWD 3.5 on June 15th, 2011 by jess
The 2011 Acura TL FWD 3.5 is a midsize luxury sedan with an aggressive muscled hood and beaked grille, and a rear end that stops short from the roofline. The interior is more gently styled, quiet, and holds plenty of space for 5-occupants. Power is generated by a 3.5-Liter V6 SOHC engine mated to a five-speed automatic. The engine is rated at 280-horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque, enough to bring the car from zero to 60 mph in less than 7 seconds. Fuel efficiency is an EPA estimate of 21 miles per gallon combined. It receives a five star in government’s crash test (2010 rating). The 2011 standard Acura TL FWD (Base model) gets a long list of features including dual-zone automatic climate control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, leather appointed seats, heated 8-way power front seats, driver memory functions and lumbar support, sunroof, Bluetooth, 8-speaker stereo (with CD player, satellite radio, and auxiliary jack), auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic xenon headlights, foglamps, and 17” alloy wheels.
The 2011 Acura RL Advance Package model is a 4-door 5-passenger midsize luxury sedan, motored by a 3.7-Liter V6 SOHC VTEC engine that pushes out 300 hp and 271 lb.ft. of torque with a redline of 6800 rpm. It’s Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive can transfer power between front and rear axle, as well as left and right wheels during low traction, cornering, and high-performance condition. Standard is a six-speed automatic with manual shifts that contributes to an improved gas mileage of 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. The Acura RL Advance Package is the most completely equipped model, gaining an extra high-tech luxury of collision mitigation system (using radar system for monitoring the road ahead and able to apply brakes or tighten seat belts), adaptive cruise control, and power folding side mirrors.