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CHASSIS	2009 Acura TL	2009 Acura TL SH-AWD�
Body Type	All-Steel Unit body	All-Steel Unit body
Front suspension	Independent double-wishbone	Independent double-wishbone
Rear Suspension	Independent multi-link	Independent multi-link
Suspension Dampers	Twin-tube, gas charged	Twin-tube, gas charged
Stabilizer Bar: Front	1.18 (30mm) diameter, solid	1.22 (31mm) diameter, solid
Stabilizer Bar: Rear	0.75 in solid (19 mm)	0.79 x 0.18 in. (20 x 4.5 mm), tubular
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering (EPS), variable-assist rack-and-pinion	Electric Power Steering (EPS), variable-assist rack-and-pinion
Steering Ratio	13.96:1	13.96:1
Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.65	2.65
Turning Radius	19.23 ft (5.85m)	19.23 ft (5.85m)
Wheels	17 x 8 in cast aluminum alloy wheels	18 x 8 in cast aluminum alloy wheels 19 x 8 in cast aluminum alloy wheels (optional)
Tires	Base: Bridgestone Turanza EL400 P245/50R17 98V M+S Technology: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/50R17 98V M+S all-season high-performance	Standard: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P245/45R18 96V M+S Available: Michelin Pilot Sport S2 245/40ZR19 94Y
BRAKES and SAFETY	2009 Acura TL	2009 Acura TL SH-AWD�
Braking System	Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Front Brake Rotors	12.6 in (320 mm) diameter ventilated rotor; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness	12.6 in (320 mm) diameter ventilated rotor; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness
Rear Brake Rotors	13.1 in (334 mm) diameter solid disc; 0.43 in (11 mm) rotor thickness
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	4-channel system with individual wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control
Vehicle Stability Assist� (VSA�)	Throttle control and brake control utilizing yaw, lateral g, speed and steering sensors for traction control and stability enhancement
Traction Control System (TCS)	Incorporated into VSA�
Capacities	2009 Acura TL	2009 Acura TL SH-AWD�
Crankcase	5.3 US qt (5.0 L)
Cooling System	8.8 US qt (8.3 L)
Fuel Tank	18.5 gallons (70 liters)
EPA Passenger Volume	98.2 cu ft	98.2 cu ft
EPA Cargo Volume	13.1 cu ft	12.5 cu ft
Total Volume	111.3 cu ft	110.7 cu ft
EPA Fuel Mileage�City/Highway	18/26 mpg*	17/25 mpg*
	*Based on preliminary 2009 EPA mileage estimates determined during internal testing that reflects new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.