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Acura RL (second generation)

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The second-generation RL, the North American version of the fourth-generation Honda Legend, arrived as a 2005 model in September 2004. It introduced Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, which sends torque not only forward and back but between the rear wheels. The 3.5 litre VTEC V6 gave 300 horsepower at first, and a major update for 2009 raised capacity to 3.7 litres, with smaller changes in 2011. The flagship was never a strong seller, and the RLX replaced it as Acura's lead model.

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Acura RL, Vehicles

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2005 Acura RL, Vehicles
2006 Acura RL, Vehicles
2007 Acura RL, Vehicles
2008 Acura RL, Vehicles
2009 Acura RL, Vehicles
2010 Acura RL, Vehicles
2011 Acura RL, Vehicles
2012 Acura RL, Vehicles

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Acura, Networks and Operators

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Acura RL (first generation), Vehicles
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

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Source Wikipedia: Acura RLLead paragraph, buildertier 2
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All models of the Legend, RL and RLX lines have been adapted from the Japanese domestic market Honda Legend.
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1. Wikipedia: Acura RL
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  • Lead paragraph, second generation
    The second-generation Acura RL was a rebadged version of the fourth-generation Honda Legend, introduced to the North American market in September 2004, as a 2005 model.
  • Lead paragraph, builder
    All models of the Legend, RL and RLX lines have been adapted from the Japanese domestic market Honda Legend.
  • Second generation, SH-AWD
    SH-AWD was the first all-wheel-drive system to vary the distribution of power not only from front to back, but also side to side in the rear using a technique called torque vectoring.
  • Second generation, engine
    The second-generation RL used a 60-degree J-series 3.5 L V6 SOHC VTEC gasoline engine delivering 300 hp (224 kW)
  • Second generation, 2009 change
    The engine is upgraded to 3.7 liters with 300 hp (224 kW).
  • Successor
    In April 2012, the Acura RLX concept was introduced by Honda, and the production model debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
  • Body style, sedan: Lead paragraph, mid-size luxury car
    The Acura RL is a mid-size luxury car
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