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1997 Acura RL
Japan
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Acura
Model
RL
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.5RL Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
213 hp
Power (kW)
157 kW
Torque
304 Nm (224 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h
(130 mph)
0–60 mph
7.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
8 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,955 mm
(195.1 in)
Width
1,810 mm
(71.3 in)
Height
1,385 mm
(54.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,910 mm
(114.6 in)
Curb weight
1,625 kg
(3,583 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,900 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
90 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
91 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
3,473 cc
9.6 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
68 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,540 mm
(60.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,550 mm
(61.0 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
125 mm
(4.9 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Head Room, Front
986 mm
(38.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
935 mm
(36.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,069 mm
(42.1 in)
Leg Room, Rear
899 mm
(35.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,445 mm
(56.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,445 mm
(56.9 in)
Acura
115 vehicles
RL
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
RL Standard
1996–2012
RL Sedan Generations
1 of 4
1st Generation
1996–1998
Year
1997
Powertrain
3.5RL Automatic
Horsepower
213 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
