Engine: 3.2-liter sohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 270-hp 3.2-liter sohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic with SportShift; 6-speed manual

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags; front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; front and rear side curtain airbags; three-point seatbelts at all five seating positions; ABS with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution; Vehicle Stability Assist electronic stability control and traction control

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Marysville, Ohio

Model Tested: Acura TL ($32,900)

Standard Equipment: dual-zone, automatic climate control; 10-way driver and four-way front passenger power and heated seats; tilt and telescoping steering wheel; remote keyless entry; power windows, central locking and heated, tilt-down outside mirrors; three driver-memory settings; eight-speaker stereo with DVD-Audio, DTS and CD six-disc changer, AM/FM and XM Satellite tuner and Dolby cassette; power glass tilt-and-slide moonroof; carpeted floor mats; HomeLink programmable remote opener system; and hands-free, wireless cellular telephone capability

Options as Tested: six-speed manual transmission (NC); Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition ($2,000); high-performance summer tires ($200)

Destination Charge: 570

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 270 @ 6200

Torque: 238 @ 5000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 20/30

Wheelbase: 107.9 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 189.3/72.2/56.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.1/62.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.7/55.6/42.8 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.2/53.8/34.9 inches

Trunk Volume: 12.3 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 5.8 inches

Curb Weight: 3498 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P235/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza

Brakes: vented Brembo disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 17 Gallons