2003 Acura 3.2 CL and CL Type-S Specifications
05-21-2018, 08:41 PM
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2003 Acura 3.2 CL and CL Type-S Specifications
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2003 Acura 3.2 CL and CL Type-S Specifications
TABLE BORDER=1 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=2>
POWERTRAIN
CL
CL TYPE-S
Engine Type
3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6
3.2-liter, 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
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
3.50 in x 3.39 in (89 mm x 86 mm)
Displacement
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
196 cu in (3210 cc)
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
10.5:1
Induction System
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Valvetrain
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
(VTEC™), 4 valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single
overhead camshaft
Engine Block
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy with spin-cast cylinder liners
Cylinder Head
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Aluminum alloy
Emission Control
Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control
(ULEV
in CA)
Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control
Ignition System
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Direct ignition system with knock control system
Alternator
110 Amp. max
122 Amp. max
Battery
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
12V, maintenance-free
Recommended Fuel
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Premium Unleaded
Layout
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive
Transmission
5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with
Grade Logic Control
5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with
Grade Logic Control
or
6-speed manual transmission with helical gear limited slip
differential
Ratios (:1)
Automatic
Automatic / Manual
1st
2.563
2.563 / 3.933
2nd
1.552
1.552 / 2.478
3rd
1.021
1.021 / 1.700
4th
0.653
0.653 / 1.250
5th
0.470
0.470 / 0.976
6th
na
na / 0.771
Reverse
1.846
1.846 / 4.008
Final
4.428
4.428 / 3.286
CHASSIS
CL
CL TYPE-S
Body Type
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
All-steel unit body
Front Suspension
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and
stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Independent multi-link, double-wishbone with coil springs
and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Gas-pressurized with Acura Progressive Valve technology,
front and rear
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=3>
Stabilizer Bars
Front
27.2 mm diameter (tubular) x 4.5 mm wall thickness
Rear
18.0 mm diameter
19.0 mm diameter
Steering Type
Variable, speed sensitive, power-assisted,
rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio
15.8:1
16.1:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)
3.06
2.88
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
37.4 ft. (11.4 m)
39.4 ft. (12.0 m)
Wheels
16 × 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy
17 × 7.0 JJ cast-aluminum alloy
Tires
P205/60R16 91V Michelin MXM4-Plus
P215/50R17 93V Michelin MXM4
Braking System
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with
ABS
Front Discs
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Ventilated, 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm)
rotor thickness
Rear Discs
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Solid, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter; 0.35 in (9 mm) rotor
thickness
Total Swept Area
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Front: 57.5 sq in (371 cm2) Rear: 39.4 sq in (254 cm2)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
3-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
Automatic
4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and
electric/hydraulic control
Manual
3-channel system with 4-wheel speed sensors and
electric/hydraulic control
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system
Not Available
Automatic
Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw,
lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control
and stability enhancement
Manual
Not Available
Traction Control System
Standard
Automatic
Standard (Incorporated in VSA)
Manual
Not Available
CAPACITIES
CL
CL TYPE-S
Crankcase
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Cooling System
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
7.8 US qt (7.4 L)
Fuel Tank
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
17.2 US gal (65.0 L)
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=3>
Volumes
Passenger
90.0 cu ft
Cargo
13.6 cu ft
Total
103.6 cu ft
FUEL ECONOMY
CL
CL TYPE-S
EPA Fuel Mileage – City / Highway*
19 / 29
Automatic
19/29
Manual
19/28
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
CL
CL TYPE-S
Wheelbase
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
106.9in (2715 mm)
Track, front
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
61.1 in (1555 mm)
Track, rear
61.0 in (1550 mm)
60.9 in (1549 mm)
Overall Length
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
192.0 in (4875 mm)
Overall Width
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
69.2 in (1793 mm)
Overall Height
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
53.3 in (1353 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
6.2 in (158 mm)
Curb Weight
3470 lb (1574 kg)
Automatic
3510 lb (1592 kg)
Manual
3446 lb (1563 kg)
Curb Weight w/ optional Acura Navigation System
3485 lb (1581kg)
Automatic
3525lb (1599 kg)
Manual
3461 lb (1570 kg)
Weight Distribution (% front / rear)
63 / 37
Automatic
63 / 37
Manual
62 / 38
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
CL
CL TYPE-S
Front
Head Room
37.5 in (953 mm)
Leg Room
42.4 in (1078 mm)
Hip Room
52.9 in (1343 mm)
Shoulder Room
56.4 in (1433 mm)
Rear
Head Room
36.7 in (933 mm)
Leg Room
33.0 in (837mm)
Hip Room
50.4 in (1281mm)
Shoulder Room
54.2 in (1377 mm)
WARRANTIES
CL
CL TYPE-S
Vehicle
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty
Outer Body Rust-Through
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance
<TD VALIGN=middle COLSPAN=2>
4-year / 50,000-mile
* Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda.
Final EPA mileage estimates were not available at the time
of printing.
2003 Acura 3.2 CL and CL Type-S Specifications
TABLE BORDER=1 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=2>
POWERTRAIN
CL
CL TYPE-S
Engine Type
3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6
3.2-liter, 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
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
3.50 in x 3.39 in (89 mm x 86 mm)
Displacement
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
196 cu in (3210 cc)
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
10.5:1
Induction System
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Valvetrain
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
(VTEC™), 4 valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single
overhead camshaft
Engine Block
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy with spin-cast cylinder liners
Cylinder Head
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Aluminum alloy
Emission Control
Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control
(ULEV
in CA)
Electronically controlled EGR LEV emission control
Ignition System
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Direct ignition system with knock control system
Alternator
110 Amp. max
122 Amp. max
Battery
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
12V, maintenance-free
Recommended Fuel
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Premium Unleaded
Layout
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Transverse mounted, front engine, front-wheel-drive
Transmission
5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with
Grade Logic Control
5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with
Grade Logic Control
or
6-speed manual transmission with helical gear limited slip
differential
Ratios (:1)
Automatic
Automatic / Manual
1st
2.563
2.563 / 3.933
2nd
1.552
1.552 / 2.478
3rd
1.021
1.021 / 1.700
4th
0.653
0.653 / 1.250
5th
0.470
0.470 / 0.976
6th
na
na / 0.771
Reverse
1.846
1.846 / 4.008
Final
4.428
4.428 / 3.286
CHASSIS
CL
CL TYPE-S
Body Type
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
All-steel unit body
Front Suspension
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and
stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Independent multi-link, double-wishbone with coil springs
and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Gas-pressurized with Acura Progressive Valve technology,
front and rear
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=3>
Stabilizer Bars
Front
27.2 mm diameter (tubular) x 4.5 mm wall thickness
Rear
18.0 mm diameter
19.0 mm diameter
Steering Type
Variable, speed sensitive, power-assisted,
rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio
15.8:1
16.1:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)
3.06
2.88
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
37.4 ft. (11.4 m)
39.4 ft. (12.0 m)
Wheels
16 × 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy
17 × 7.0 JJ cast-aluminum alloy
Tires
P205/60R16 91V Michelin MXM4-Plus
P215/50R17 93V Michelin MXM4
Braking System
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with
ABS
Front Discs
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Ventilated, 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm)
rotor thickness
Rear Discs
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Solid, 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter; 0.35 in (9 mm) rotor
thickness
Total Swept Area
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
Front: 57.5 sq in (371 cm2) Rear: 39.4 sq in (254 cm2)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
3-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
Automatic
4-channel system with 4 wheel speed sensors and
electric/hydraulic control
Manual
3-channel system with 4-wheel speed sensors and
electric/hydraulic control
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system
Not Available
Automatic
Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw,
lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control
and stability enhancement
Manual
Not Available
Traction Control System
Standard
Automatic
Standard (Incorporated in VSA)
Manual
Not Available
CAPACITIES
CL
CL TYPE-S
Crankcase
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Cooling System
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
7.8 US qt (7.4 L)
Fuel Tank
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
17.2 US gal (65.0 L)
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=3>
Volumes
Passenger
90.0 cu ft
Cargo
13.6 cu ft
Total
103.6 cu ft
FUEL ECONOMY
CL
CL TYPE-S
EPA Fuel Mileage – City / Highway*
19 / 29
Automatic
19/29
Manual
19/28
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
CL
CL TYPE-S
Wheelbase
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
106.9in (2715 mm)
Track, front
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
61.1 in (1555 mm)
Track, rear
61.0 in (1550 mm)
60.9 in (1549 mm)
Overall Length
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
192.0 in (4875 mm)
Overall Width
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
69.2 in (1793 mm)
Overall Height
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
53.3 in (1353 mm)
Minimum Ground Clearance
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
6.2 in (158 mm)
Curb Weight
3470 lb (1574 kg)
Automatic
3510 lb (1592 kg)
Manual
3446 lb (1563 kg)
Curb Weight w/ optional Acura Navigation System
3485 lb (1581kg)
Automatic
3525lb (1599 kg)
Manual
3461 lb (1570 kg)
Weight Distribution (% front / rear)
63 / 37
Automatic
63 / 37
Manual
62 / 38
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
CL
CL TYPE-S
Front
Head Room
37.5 in (953 mm)
Leg Room
42.4 in (1078 mm)
Hip Room
52.9 in (1343 mm)
Shoulder Room
56.4 in (1433 mm)
Rear
Head Room
36.7 in (933 mm)
Leg Room
33.0 in (837mm)
Hip Room
50.4 in (1281mm)
Shoulder Room
54.2 in (1377 mm)
WARRANTIES
CL
CL TYPE-S
Vehicle
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty
Outer Body Rust-Through
<TD VALIGN=top COLSPAN=2>
5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty
Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) with roadside assistance
<TD VALIGN=middle COLSPAN=2>
4-year / 50,000-mile
* Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda.
Final EPA mileage estimates were not available at the time
of printing.
05-22-2018, 09:50 AM
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I am loving all the information here! My (new to me) 2003 CL-S6 has been so much fun to drive, I prefer it over the Hybrid my wife drives even though it uses twice the fuel...
Not much that can go wrong so far that I have found, especially with the 6 speed. I have some PM to get done in the next few weeks, timing belt, transmission oil change (put the good Honda oil in), flush the cooling system, go with Amsoil in the engine, rpl ball joints and alignment. Should be like new after that... then I don't think I will have to do much else except drive and have fun. 94k miles and paint is in 99% condition, maybe touch up a few little spots and give her a good waxing, replace the OEM radio with a nice double din when I catch one on sale somewhere and eventually replace the stock size Primewell "ultra high performance all season" tires with some good 235-45 Brigestones.
Not much that can go wrong so far that I have found, especially with the 6 speed. I have some PM to get done in the next few weeks, timing belt, transmission oil change (put the good Honda oil in), flush the cooling system, go with Amsoil in the engine, rpl ball joints and alignment. Should be like new after that... then I don't think I will have to do much else except drive and have fun. 94k miles and paint is in 99% condition, maybe touch up a few little spots and give her a good waxing, replace the OEM radio with a nice double din when I catch one on sale somewhere and eventually replace the stock size Primewell "ultra high performance all season" tires with some good 235-45 Brigestones.
05-22-2018, 01:47 PM
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With 94k miles you really cant go wrong !! I bought my acura cls 03 6 spd with 220,000 miles 2,400$ ,bad front shocks,leaking rack and pinion,bad ball joint,bad 02 sensor,bad hood shocks,bad ballast,bad navigation, the only thing that was good was the clutch and engine wich is literally the most important thing to me..but now 20,000 miles later (240,000) im starting to loose a bit of compression and the clutch is starting to slip! I have modded it out with thermal gaskets ,wrinkle thermal paint,cold air intake,all aluminum radiator ,oil cooler,removed clutch delay valve, added oil catch can, i have some DC headers waiting to be put in,gasket match lower runners and almost done porting the intake manifold.. i really want to do the j35a4 internal swap and go hybrid conversion to 3.5L when i rebuild the whole engine! I have bought it j35a4 crank and pistons, now im saving up to hone deck resurface, rebuild crank rods and assemble whole engine together.So far i have wasted 65$ crankshaft 120$ rods.. let see how it goess..
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