Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 11 recorded runs

Acura RL 0–60 Times

The Acura RL 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Acura RL is the 2011 Acura RL SH-AWD Advance Package Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.70 seconds at 96.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Acura RL is the 2002 Acura RL 3.5 w/Nav Sedan, which took 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Acura RL tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.91 seconds The average quarter mile time is 15.34 seconds at 92.94 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.1sec 2011 SH-AWD Advance Package Sedan

Average 0–60 6.91sec Across 11 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 15.34sec @ 92.9 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 7.9sec 2002 3.5 w/Nav

Across 11 verified runs, the Acura RL ranges from 6.1 to 7.9 seconds 0–60, with a 6.91-second average.

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Tests by model year

11 tests · 5 years

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Model Year 5

2011

Acura RL · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.10 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.70 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#01

2011 Acura RL SH-AWD Advance Package Sedan

6.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.70s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 14.70 sec

Trap Speed 96.0 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 17 C / 24 H / 16 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #1 of 11

2011 Acura RL SH-AWD Advance Package Sedan

2009

Acura RL · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.25 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#03

2009 Acura RL SH-AWD Collision Mitigation Braking System Sedan

6.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.10s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.10 sec

Trap Speed 95.0 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 5A

MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 19 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #3 of 11

#07

2009 Acura RL SH-AWD Collision Mitigation Braking System Sedan

6.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.40 sec

Trap Speed 93.0 mph

Engine 3.7L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 5A

MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H / 13.4 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #7 of 11

2005

Acura RL · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 6.66 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.08 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#02

2005 Acura RL SH-AWD Sedan

6.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 14.80 sec

Trap Speed 95.0 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 5A

MPG EPA 16 C / 24 H / 21 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #2 of 11

#04

2005 Acura RL SH-AWD Sedan

6.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.10s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.10 sec

Trap Speed 95.0 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 5A

MPG EPA 16 C / 24 H / 17 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #4 of 11

#05

2005 Acura RL SH-AWD Sedan

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph 6.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.20 sec

Trap Speed 94.0 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 5A

MPG EPA 16 C / 24 H / 19 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #5 of 11

#06

2005 Acura RL SH-AWD Sedan

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.00s ¼ mi @ 93.5 mph

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0–60 mph 6.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec

Trap Speed 93.5 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 5A

MPG EPA 16 C / 24 H / 19.2 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #6 of 11

#08

2005 Acura RL SH-AWD Sedan

7.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.30s ¼ mi @ 92.1 mph

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0–60 mph 7.00 sec

¼ Mile ET 15.30 sec

Trap Speed 92.1 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 5A

MPG EPA 16 C / 24 H / 18.2 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #8 of 11

2002

Acura RL · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.90 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.10 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#11

2002 Acura RL 3.5 w/Nav Sedan

7.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.10s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.90 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.10 sec

Trap Speed 89.0 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 4A

MPG EPA 16 C / 22 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #11 of 11

1996

Acura RL · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.65 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#09

1996 Acura RL 3.5 Premium Package Sedan

7.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.00s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph

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0–60 mph 7.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.00 sec

Trap Speed 90.0 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 4A

MPG EPA 17 C / 23 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #9 of 11

#10

1996 Acura RL 3.5 Premium Package Sedan

7.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.00s ¼ mi @ 89.7 mph

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0–60 mph 7.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.00 sec

Trap Speed 89.7 mph

Engine 3.5L V6

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 4A

MPG EPA 17 C / 23 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #10 of 11

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest Acura RL on record is the 2011 Acura RL SH-AWD Advance Package Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.70 seconds at 96.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Acura RL is the 2002 Acura RL 3.5 w/Nav Sedan, which takes 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.10 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 11 verified runs, a Acura RL reaches 60 mph in 6.91 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.34 seconds at roughly 92.9 mph.

We have verified test data for 5 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Acura RL can do, not a single marketing claim.

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