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2002 TL Specifications

POWERTRAIN

3.2 TL 3.2 TL TYPE- S
Engine Type
3.2-litre, SOHC VTEC V-6 3.2-litre, SOHC VTEC V-6
Horsepower, SAE Net
225 hp @ 5600 rpm 260 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque, SAE Net
216 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm 232 lb.-ft. @ 3500-5500 rpm
Redline
6300 rpm 6900 rpm
Bore & Stroke
89 mm x 86 mm (3.50 in x 3.39 in) 89 mm x 86 mm (3.50 in x 3.50 in)
Displacement
3210 cc (196 cu in) 3210 cc (196 cu in)
Compression Ratio
9.8:1 10.5:1
Induction System
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Valvetrain
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTECÆË), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTECÆË), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft
Engine Block
Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy with spin-cast cylinder liners
Cylinder Head
Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy
Emission Control
Electronically controlled EGR Electronically controlled EGR
Ignition System
Direct ignition system with knock control system Direct ignition system with knock control system
Alternator
105 amp. max 120 amp. max
Battery
12V, maintenance free 12V, maintenance free
Recommended Fuel
Premium Unleaded, 91 Octane Premium Unleaded, 91 Octane
Layout
Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission with sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control
Ratios (:1) 1st 2.563
2nd 1.551
3rd 1.021
4th 0.653
5th 0.47
Reverse 1.846
Final 4.428

CHASSIS

3.2 TL 3.2 TL TYPE- S
Body type
All- steel unit body All- steel unit body
Front Suspensions
Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link, double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar Independent multi-link, double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers
Gas-pressurized with Acrua Progessive Valve technology, front and rear Gas-pressurized with Acrua Progessive Valve technology, front and rear
Stabilizer Bars
Front: 27.4 mm (1.07 in.) diameter x 4.5mm (0.18 in.) wall thickness Front: 27.4 mm (1.07 in.) diameter x 4.5mm (0.18 in.) wall thickness
Steering Type
Rear: 18.0 mm diameter, soild (0.71 in.) 19.0 mm diameter, soild (0.75 in.)
Steering Ratio
Speed-semsitive, variable power assisted, rack and pinion Torque-sensing, variable power assisted rack and pinion
Sterring Wheel Turns (lock to lock)
16.1:1 16.4:1
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
3.11 2.93
Wheels
11.2m (36.8 ft) 12.0m (39.7 ft.)
Tires
16x 6.5 JJ cast -aluminum alloy 17 x 6.5 JJ cast aluminum alloy
Braking System
P205/60R16 91V P215/50R17 93V
Front Discs
Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Rear Discs
Ventilated, 300 mm (11.8 in) diameter, 9 mm (0.35 in) rotor thickness Ventilated, 300 mm (11.8 in) diameter, 9 mm (0.35 in) rotor thickness
Total Swept Area
Front: 1564 cm2 (242.4 sq in)   Rear: 1096 cm2 (169.9 sq in)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
3-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control 4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
Not Available Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement

CAPACITIES

3.2 TL 3.2 TL TYPE- S
Crankcase
4.4 L (4.6 US qt) 4.4 L (4.6 US qt)
Cooling System
7.4 L (7.8 US qt) 7.4 L (7.8 US qt)
Fuel Tank
65.0 L (17.2 US gal) 65.0 L (17.2 US gal)
Volumes
Passenger Cargo Total
2733 L (96.5 cu ft) 405 L (14.3 cu ft) 3138 L (110.8 cu ft) 2734 L (96.5 cu ft) 405 L (14.3 cu ft) 3138 L (110.8 cu ft)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

3.2 TL 3.2 TL TYPE-S
Wheelbase
2745 mm (108.1 in) 2746 mm (108.1 in)
Track, front
1553 mm (61.1 in) 1554 mm (61.1 in)
Track, rear
1535 mm (60.4 in) 1536 mm (60.4 in)
Overall Length
4889 mm (192.5 in) 4890 mm (192.5 in)
Overall Width
1795 mm (70.6 in) 1796 mm (70.6 in)
Overall Height
1365 mm (53.7 in) 1366 mm (53.7 in)
Minimum Ground Clearance
158.7 mm (6.2 in) Non-Load 135.6 mm (5.3 in) Full-Load
Curb Weight
1584 kg (3485 lbs) 1614 kg (3551 lbs)
Weight Distribution (% front/ rear)
62 / 38

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

3.2 TL 3.2 TL TYPE-S
Front Room- Head
38.2 in (970 mm) 38.2 in (970 mm)
Room- Leg
42.4 in (1078 mm) 42.4 in (1078 mm)
Room-Hip
53.3 in (1354 mm) 53.3 in (1354 mm)
Room- Shoulder
56.2 in (1427 mm) 56.2 in (1427 mm)
Rear Room- Head
36.5 in (928 mm) 36.5 in (928 mm)
Room- Leg
35.0 in (889 mm) 35.0 in (889 mm)
Room- Hip
53.3 in (1354 mm) 53.3 in (1354 mm)
Room- Shoulder
55.7 in (1414 mm) 55.7 in (1414 mm)