Acura TLX Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Acura TLX transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 SportShift, 9 SportShift, 8 DCT, 9 AT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6500 rpm
    • Average torque: 305 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1631 kg / 3596 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2351 kg / 5184 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 Acura TLX through generations

  • 2.4 —8 SportShift (247 Nm)
  • 3.5 V6 —9 SportShift (362 Nm)
  • A-Spec 2.4 —8 DCT (247 Nm)
  • A-Spec 3.5 V6 —9 AT (362 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4 8 SportShift—6800 rpm.
  • 3.5 V6 9 SportShift—6200 rpm.
  • A-Spec 2.4 8 DCT—6800 rpm.
  • A-Spec 3.5 V6 9 AT—6200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 Automatic 8 SportShift Front wheel drive 6800 rpm. 69%
    3.5 V6 Automatic 9 SportShift Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 96%
    A-Spec 2.4 Automatic 8 DCT Front wheel drive 6800 rpm. 69%
    A-Spec 3.5 V6 Automatic 9 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 SportShift
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 3.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 SportShift
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A-Spec 2.4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle A-Spec 3.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Acura TLX transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 SportShift, 9 SportShift
      • Average acceleration: 7.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6500 rpm
      • Average torque: 305 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1603 kg / 3535 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2323 kg / 5122 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Acura TLX through generations

  • 2.4 —8 SportShift (247 Nm)
  • 3.5 V6 —9 SportShift (362 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.4 8 SportShift—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.5 V6 9 SportShift—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4 8 SportShift—6800 rpm.
  • 3.5 V6 9 SportShift—6200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 Automatic 8 SportShift Front wheel drive 6800 rpm. 69%
    3.5 V6 Automatic 9 SportShift Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.4
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 SportShift
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 3.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 9 SportShift
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%