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SH-AWD

II (KB1) · 2005–2012AWDSedan

The RL SH-AWD is an all-wheel-drive, four-door sedan with five seats, built from 2005 to 2012. A naturally aspirated 3.5-litre SOHC VTEC V6 makes 300 PS and drives through a 5-speed automatic. It weighs 1807 kg.

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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine3.5L V6 SOHC VTEC
Displacement3.5 L
Cylinders6
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelGasoline
Transmission5-speed Automatic
DrivetrainAWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power296 hp
Torque260 Nm
Weight1807 kg
Dimensions & body
Height · 1453 mm
Length · 4973 mm
Wheelbase · 2799 mm
Width1847 mm
BodySedan
Doors4
Seats5

STORY

The RL was Acura's flagship sedan from 1996 to 2012, replacing the Legend as the brand's top model. The first generation (KA9) used a 3.5-liter V6 and front-wheel drive, while the second generation (KB1) introduced Honda's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system in 2005. Despite advanced technology, the RL struggled against German rivals and was discontinued in favor of the RLX.

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