These are standard specifications for the 2008 Acura TL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control , 6 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit-Body Construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2004 - 2008 |
| Price : | MSRP: $33,725-38,425 Invoice: $30,990-35,300 |
| Weight : | 3623 lbs | 1643.365 kg |
| MPG City : | 18 |
| MPG Highway : | 26 |
| Combined MPG : | 21.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3210 cc | 195.9 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
| Power : | 258 BHP (189.888 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 233 Ft-Lbs (316 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Construction : | Aluminum Alloy block and head |
| Multi-port Programmed Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6800 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Electronic Direct |
| V 6 | VTEC | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 256 Ft-Lbs (347 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (4 valves per cylinder) |
5 Automatic Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control , 6 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.697 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.606 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.071 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.693 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.490 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Acura TL 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dorman Products, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19E068000 |
| Summary | Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, 'Accelerator Control Systems.' |
| Consequence | If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20060320 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V222000 |
| Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 625,762. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage. |
| Consequence | If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire. |
| Remedy | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2012 expansion, but are expected to be available in early 2013. Honda will notify owners of these vehicles beginning on October 26, 2012, and will notify these owners again when parts are available so those vehicles can be brought to dealers for applications of the free remedy. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. |
| Notes | Honda's recall campaign number for the original recall is S39.Honda's recall numbers for the additional vehicles are S59 (Inspection) and S60 (Remedy).Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070710 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V091000 |
| Summary | HONDA IS RECALLING 273,000 MY 2004-2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID. |
| Consequence | POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551). |
| Notes | ACURA RECALL NO. Q73.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Acura TL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL has a length of 189.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL has a width of 72.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Acura TL have?A: The 2008 Acura TL has 38.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Acura TL have?A: The 2008 Acura TL has legroom of 42.80 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL was a sedan.Q: How much did the 2008 Acura TL cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Acura TL had an MSRP of $33,725 - $$38,425 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2008 Acura TL have? A: The 2008 Acura TL had the following engine options: V 6 (3210 cc | 195.9 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 258 BHP (189.888 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 233 Ft-Lbs (316 NM) @ 5000 RPM V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 256 Ft-Lbs (347 NM) @ 5000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Acura TL have? A: The 2008 Acura TL had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control, 6 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Acura TL?
How many 2008 Acura TL were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL has a length of 189.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL has a width of 72.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Acura TL have?A: The 2008 Acura TL has 38.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Acura TL have?A: The 2008 Acura TL has legroom of 42.80 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Acura TL? A: The 2008 Acura TL was a sedan.Q: How much did the 2008 Acura TL cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Acura TL had an MSRP of $33,725 - $$38,425 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2008 Acura TL have? A: The 2008 Acura TL had the following engine options: V 6 (3210 cc | 195.9 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 258 BHP (189.888 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 233 Ft-Lbs (316 NM) @ 5000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
from 2008
Acura Monthly Sales Volume
March 2024
11,968
February 2024
9,769
November 2023
11,110
October 2023
11,154
September 2023
12,672
August 2023
12,159
June 2023
13,171
May 2023
13,705
April 2023
13,301
March 2023
13,569
February 2023
10,408
January 2023
9,488