Description 1997 Acura CL Retail Price Range: $22,110 The Acura CL is new for 1997 and is available in a single model, the 2.2CL. A more powerful 3.0CL will be available in the fall of 1996. The CL is the first Acura to be designed, engineered, and manufactured exclusively in the United States. Standard safety equipment includes dual airbags and an anti-lock brake system (ABS). Power comes from a 2.2-liter 145-horsepower 4-cylinder VTEC engine coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission. Standard features include air conditioning; power windows, door locks, and mirrors; tilt steering wheel; cruise control; and a power sunroof. The only factory options available are a leather interior and an automatic transmission.