The 2000 Acura 3.5 RL

Fresh off the successful facelift for the 1999 model year, the 3.5 RL now features VSA or Vehicle Stability Assist. This important safety advancement uses on-board sensors to detect an impending skid. The computer will then modulate the throttle or apply the brake to the individual wheel or wheels that will restore directional stability. Combine this with the smart airbag system, seatbelt pre-tensioners, ABS, traction control and the extremely rigid body shell, and you have one of the safest luxury cars on the road today.

New seat mounted front airbags have a smart Occupant Position Detection System to disable the passenger airbag if the RL determines that the occupant is in the deployment path to help avoid additional injury.

The 3.5 liter RL engine uses block forged connecting rods for the ultimate in smooth power delivery.