Acura CL

The Acura CL is a coupe from the Acura brand Honda from 1996 to 1999 and from 2001 to 2003 The Acura CL is often thought to be the location Coupe Acura Legend, but With the advent of the Acura TL in 1996, which Specifically filed with vigor, the Acura CL is indeed a coupe TL. All Acura CLS was built at the Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio alongside the TL and the Honda Accord on What Were the Acura CLS is based. The Acura CL was the first Acura to be built in the United States.

Following the end of the model year 1995, the Coupe Acura Legend disappeared from the Acura’s sedan version was renamed the Acura RL. The Acura CL was taking place directly because Coupe Legend as it is no longer shared the same chassis STI sedan counterpart, and it was made in Japan, unlike RL Which is intact. The Acura CL was the first model year 1996 For a long Acura Legend Coupe had the right place, they created CL, Which is based on the first generation Acura TL, which was released one year before Acura CL. With the release of the Acura TL and Acura 3.5 RL in 1996 transitioned to alphanumeric and/or the names of the two, the naming of all STI vehicles (except the Acura Integra, which name kept until the 2001 model year). Although CL was to be satisfied with the car, it has never gained traction or popularity like the Acura coupes.

Acura CL 1st Generation (1997-1999)

In 1997, the Acura CL Acura model released J30 V6 engines, a volume of 3.0 liters and 200 hp, and F22B1 I4, the volume of 2.2 liters and 145 hp In 1998 to 1999 I produced a model with an engine F23A1, What was the volume of 2.3 liters of 150 years hp CL model 1997 to 1999 [3] had a great Associated electronic mechanism of opening windows. I usually eat into disrepair, so the producers Had to replace engines under warranty and after STI end.

Acura CL 2nd Generation (2001-2003)

In 2000, Acura released the TL with a new design. And even though this year’s LC was, in March was a new design, with which the car hit the market in 2001 design technology have been signs of improvement in the car, in particular, because of the new 3.2- liter SOHC VTEC J-series V6. In the Type-S model was mounted navigation systems, giving the car ‘sport’. While standard on CL produced V6 engine with a power of 225 hp, at Type-S featured 260 hp V6 engine, special 17 “wheels, a stiffer suspension, better brakes, and the seats were comfortable.

In 2002, the Acura CL Type-S was offered a popular example in 2003, with a manual transmission 6-speed. Car with a manual transmission had a little internal expats. In addition, the heated seats HAD only one temperature controller (two Versus the old version of the CL). VSA System and TCS also combined With Mechanics.

Acura CL Type S

In 2003, there were cosmetic changes to Acura CL. Lights Road/mist, which were removed and 1-2 models in Its Place provenance was established in a non-functional air ducts. Grill and door handles Were Now the color of the body. Side mirrors Had also been redesigned, as customers complained about the excessive noise aerodynamic. Now darkened interior lights, lamps, rear Were colorless glass turn signals and distortion.