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For 1998, the Acura 3.5RL features suspension revisions that provide more sporty handling while still maintaining the smooth, compliant ride that is the signature of this highly-refined luxury performance
"The 3.5RL continues as our top-of-the-line flagship sedan and sets the standard for Acura luxury and refinement," said Rich Thomas, Acura's executive vice president and general manager. "The RL embodies everything we've learned about engineering: great luxury performance automobiles over the past eleven years."
Powered by a 3.5-liter, V-6 engine that produces the most torque ever by any Acura sedan, the 3.5RL does not require a scheduled tune-tic for the first 10() non milt The all-aluminum engine is designed to respond instantly ,resulting in quick acceleration and effortless cruising.
The flagship sedan carries Acura's computer-controlled, 4-speed automatic transmission, which features Grade Logic Control for smoother, more responsive performance driving uphill or downhill.
The exterior styling of the RL reveals a prominent grille and strong, sculpted contours along the body, which yield a clean, aerodynamic line. The sleek, integrated front bumper gives the 3.5RL an elegant, uncluttered look and helps smooth aerodynamic flow for enhanced fuel efficiency. New for 1998, the RL features a distinctive alloy wheel design with a bright, machined-finish.
Inside the RL, drivers find numerous amenities including heated seats, a raised center storage console, pre-wiring for a cellular phone and the 225-watt, eight-speaker Acura/Bose audio system, which is now a standard features on all 3.5RLs for 1998. The interior's roomy design showcases more standard features including plush, leather-trimmed seats and a high capacity climate control and air-filtration system, which eliminates most particles of bacteria, pollen and smoke.
Acura engineers have added a three-point safety belt for the center rear seating position. Other advanced safety features include dual air bags, front seat belt tensioners, dual front-door anti intrusion beams, front-door hip and shoulder pads and side impact head protection.
Available as an option on the 3.5RL is the Acura Navigation System, an innovative, first-of-its-kind in-dash system, which uses a combination of the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, electro-gyros and sophisticated state-of-the-art software to map out the best route to a destination and to tell drivers their exact location at all times. The Navigation System features a 6-inch color LCD touch-screen mounted high in the center dashboard of the 3.5RL, within easy reach of the driver and the front-seat passenger. Mapping currently is available for the East Coast, California and Las Vegas. The Navigation System availability is being expanded in 1998 to a number of markets in the Midwest.
Like all Acura models, the 3.5RL is covered by a comprehensive 4-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited wand. Additional ownership benefits include Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC) customer satisfaction program which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service and trip routing. |
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