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Generation 1, YA1

Acura CL Coupe

02.1996 - 02.1999 · United States

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Generation 1, YA1

YA1

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Acura CL, Generation 1, YA1, USA market. This overview covers 10 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (02.1996 - 02.1999). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 10 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
F22B1, F23A1, J30A1
Engine displacement, cc
2156–2997
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2715
Ground clearance, mm
110
Fuel
Petrol AI-92

Specifications and technical details

10 versions

2.2 L, 145 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

F22B1 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.2 MT CLBase grade 03.1996 - 06.1997
2.2 MT CL PremiumTop grade 03.1996 - 06.1997

2.2 L, 145 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

F22B1 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.2 AT CLBase grade 03.1996 - 06.1997
2.2 AT CL PremiumTop grade 03.1996 - 06.1997

2.3 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

F23A1 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.3 MT CLBase grade 07.1997 - 02.1999
2.3 MT CL PremiumTop grade 07.1997 - 02.1999

2.3 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

F23A1 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.3 AT CLBase grade 07.1997 - 02.1999
2.3 AT CL PremiumTop grade 07.1997 - 02.1999

3.0 L, 200 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

J30A1 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.0 AT CLBase grade 03.1996 - 02.1999
3.0 AT CL PremiumTop grade 03.1996 - 02.1999

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