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1998 Acura SLX Base 4dr Wagon 4WD
Trim Info:
Four-Wheel Drive, 4 Door SUV, Special Purpose
15 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy
Other Trims
15 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door SUV
Drivetrain:
Four-Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Special Purpose
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
105.3
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
4615
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
19
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
3.5L/213
Fuel System:
SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
215 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
230 @ 3000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD,
Suspension Type - Front:
Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-link
Front Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Spare Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16" x 7.0"
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16" x 7.0"
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.3 x 0.71
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
22.5
Wheelbase (in):
108.7
Length, Overall (in):
187.8
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Trans Type:
4
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.856
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.618
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.000
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.723
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.000
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.300
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:
1.000
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:
3.480
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
-TBD-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
75
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
11.0
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
-TBD-
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
-TBD-
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.02
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
0.75
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16" x 7.0"
Spare Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Steering Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
16.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
38.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
-TBD-
Brake Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.0 x 1.02
Front Head Room (in):
39.4
Front Leg Room (in):
40.8
Front Shoulder Room (in):
56.9
Front Hip Room (in):
53.7
Second Head Room (in):
37.8
Second Leg Room (in):
39.1
Second Shoulder Room (in):
57.3
Second Hip Room (in):
53.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
72.2
Height, Overall (in):
72.2
Track Width, Front (in):
59.6
Track Width, Rear (in):
59.8
Min Ground Clearance (in):
8.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
90.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
43.7
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