The Acura RL, produced from 1996 to 2012, was Acura's flagship luxury sedan, showcasing a blend of premium features and evolving performance technology.
From 2002 to 2012, the RL experienced significant powertrain advancements.
It began with a 3.5L V6 producing 225 hp and 231 lb-ft of torque and progressed to a 3.7L V6 delivering 300 hp and 271 lb-ft.
In 2005, Acura introduced Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), enhancing power distribution and traction.
Transmission options evolved from a 4-speed automatic to a 6-speed automatic, improving efficiency and performance.
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Second Generation: 2005-2012
The second-generation Acura RL (2005-2012) featured a 3.5L V6 engine producing 290 hp and 256 lb-ft of torque, later upgraded to a 3.7L V6 with 300 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines utilized Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system, which introduced torque vectoring for improved power distribution.
Notable advancements included the transition from a 5-speed automatic to a 6-speed automatic transmission in 2011, enhancing performance and efficiency.
2012 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2012 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.7L engine that produces 300 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission.
2012 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Advance Sedan |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
271 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
271 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Technology Sedan |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
271 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2011 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2011 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.7L engine that produces 300 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2011 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Advance Sedan |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
271 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Base Sedan |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
271 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Technology Sedan |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
271 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2010 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2010 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.7L engine that produces 300 horsepower.
This vehicle delivers 271 lb-ft of torque and is paired with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain.
Transmission is a 5-speed automatic with overdrive.
2010 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
271 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Technology Sedan |
3.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
271 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2009 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.7L engine that produces 300 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2009 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
271 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Technology Sedan |
3.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
271 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2008 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2008 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.5L engine that produces 290 horsepower and 256 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2008 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
256 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Navigation Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
256 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2007 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.5L engine that produces 290 horsepower and 256 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2007 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
256 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Navigation Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
256 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2006 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.5L engine that produces 290 horsepower and 256 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2006 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
256 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Navigation Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
256 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2005 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2005 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.5L engine that produces 300 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
This vehicle features an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2005 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Base Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
260 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| Navigation Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
300 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
260 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
First Generation: 1996-2004
The 1996-2004 Acura RL (KA9) featured a 3.5L longitudinally mounted V6 engine (C35A) producing 225 hp and 231 lb-ft of torque, paired exclusively with a 4-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.
This generation marked the last use of Honda's C-series V6 engines, which lacked variable valve timing (VTEC), before transitioning to the J-series engines.
Notably, the 2004 RL became the first production sedan to offer satellite radio as standard equipment.
2004 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2004 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.5L engine that produces 225 horsepower.
This engine also delivers a torque output of 231 lb-ft, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
The drivetrain configuration for this model is front-wheel drive.
2004 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 3.5 Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
225 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
231 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm |
| 3.5 Navigation Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
225 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
231 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm |
2003 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2003 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.5L engine that produces 225 horsepower.
This engine also delivers a torque output of 231 lb-ft, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
The drivetrain configuration for this model is front-wheel drive (FWD).
2003 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 3.5 Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
225 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
231 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm |
| 3.5 Navigation Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
225 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
231 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm |
2002 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
The 2002 Acura RL is equipped with a 3.5L engine that produces 225 horsepower.
This engine also delivers a torque output of 231 lb-ft, paired with a front-wheel-drive system and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2002 Acura RL Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 3.5 Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
225 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
231 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm |
| 3.5 Navigation Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
225 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
231 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm |
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