Acura Announces Pricing for 2003 3.2 CL Luxury Performance Coupe

TORRANCE, Calif., March 7 -- Acura today announced pricing for the 2003 3.2 CL luxury performance coupe. The 3.2 CL comes in two models; the sporty 3.2 CL, priced at $28,200, and the high-performance CL Type-S, priced at $30,550 and now available with an all-new, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. The only factory option available is the Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System, priced at $2,150. Despite numerous upgrades and improvements, 2003 prices reflect a modest 0.7 percent increase compared to last year based on a sales-weighted average. Both CL models go on sale March 14 at Acura dealers nationwide.

The 2003 3.2 CL features a 225 horsepower V-6 engine with 5-speed Sequential SportShift(TM) automatic transmission, independent front and rear double-wishbone suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes. The 260 horsepower CL Type-S comes with either a 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission or the new 6-speed manual transmission. The CL Type-S with automatic transmission features Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) to further enhance its performance capabilities while manual transmission models employ an all-new limited slip differential.

All 2003 CL models receive styling enhancements including a redesigned front fascia, new taillights and larger exhaust finishers. CL models equipped with the optional Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System now include the OnStar® in-vehicle communications service as standard equipment.

                        2003 Acura 3.2 CL Highlights:

    Powertrain
    -- 3.2 liter, 24-valve, SOHC, V-6, aluminum alloy engines
       -- 225 hp at 5600 rpm and 216 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm (3.2 CL)
       -- 260 hp at 6100 rpm and 232 lb-ft of torque between 3500 and 5500 rpm
          (CL Type-S)
    -- Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC)
    -- Dual-stage induction system and high-flow exhaust (3.2 CL Type-S)
    -- Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
    -- 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission (3.2 CL and CL
       Type-S)
    -- 6-speed close ratio manual transmission (CL Type-S)
       -- Limited slip differential (CL Type-S w/ manual transmission)

    Chassis
    -- Double-wishbone front suspension
    -- Multi-link, double-wishbone rear suspension
    -- 16-inch wheel and tire diameter (3.2 CL)
    -- 17-inch wheel and tire diameter (CL Type-S)
    -- Large front and rear disc brakes
    -- Variable assist rack-and-pinion steering
    -- Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
    -- Standard Traction Control System (TCS) (3.2 CL)
    -- Standard Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system (CL Type-S w/ automatic
       transmission)

    Features
    -- Leather-trimmed seats & door panels
    -- Power moonroof
    -- Automatic Climate Control System
    -- Acura/Bose(R) Music System with in-dash, 6-disc CD changer
    -- Dual stage, dual threshold front air bags
    -- Driver's and front passenger's side air bags
    -- Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
    -- Remote keyless entry system with anti-theft engine immobilizer
    -- Available DVD-based Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System with
       OnStar(R) service


                        Pricing for 2003 Acura 3.2 CL
        -- 3.2 CL                                          $28,200
        -- CL Type-S w/ 5-speed SportShift transmission    $30,550
        -- CL Type-S w/ 6-speed manual transmission        $30,550

                -- Acura Satellite-Linked                  $2,150
                   Navigation System with OnStar Service

                    Destination and handling charge        $480