The next Acura TL A Spec... Drool Drool Drool

[Jngrbrdman]

If you are on dial up then quit now. You'll never get them to load. This a crazy good looking car. You may not like all of it, but I don't think you would kick it out of bed for eating crackers, if you know what I mean.

[Jngrbrdman]

Torrance, Calif. 12/29/2003

Powertrain

300+ horsepower, powertrain including:
Performance-tuned 3.2-liter, 24-valve, V-6 engine
High flow intake and exhaust
6-speed close-ratio manual transmission with limited-slip


Suspension

A-SPEC high performance suspension with track-tuned shocks and springs
21-inch prototype alloy wheels
High performance tires
Brembo 4-wheel disc brakes with 8-piston calipers and 15-inch rotors


Body/Styling

Panoramic glass roof
Larger, high-flow exhaust finishers
42 mm wider track
Wider fender flares
Trunk lid spoiler
Redesigned front bumper with larger Acura grille and lower air intakes
Redesigned rear bumper
3-stage silver-gray Mica Pearl paint
New finish treatment on headlights/tail lights, clear side indicators


Interior

Premium Matador Red sport/luxury interior
Deeply bolstered custom leather seats with heating and cooling ventilation
Ultra suede headliner
Carbon/Kevlar accents on door panels and center console
Carbon/Kevlar sport steering wheel
Aluminum shift knob and foot pedals
Rear bucket seats with storage


Technology/Safety

Adaptive Cruise Control
Rearview camera

[andriver]

Nice car . I like the interior and exterior. The only thing that seems strange are the exhaust pipes. Nevertheless, cool car.

[tom p.]

Cool car.

Two comments: 21" wheels would last about 7 days on my local roads. i think many are finding that 200HP is at the extreme limit for a FWD car....let alone 300HP.

It's interesting to note how many "performance" cars are going back in time >>>returning to RWD (or AWD) configs.

[jgv]

Originally posted by tom p.
Cool car.

Two comments: 21" wheels would last about 7 days on my local roads. i think many are finding that 200HP is at the extreme limit for a FWD car....let alone 300HP.

It's interesting to note how many "performance" cars are going back in time >>>returning to RWD (or AWD) configs.

Tom, my Volvo has 250HP and it's FWD! Some have tuned them to 320HP and yet very driveable.


About the Acura, I like it, really aggressive!

[agnOstos]

That car is HOT!!!!!!!!!!
Except for one small thing IMHO. Gotta get rid of that red interior.

[Quickstrike]

nothing special.

[SK2003TypeS]

This your next car Jngrbrdman ? The A Specs always seem to have a few nicer things than the US models.
Rims are a little too big for me.

[emobob]

Would definitely pass on the bling (ie the chrome rims...yuck).

[Jngrbrdman]

Yeah, the 21 inch rims are a little over the top for me too. This is just the concept car so I'm sure the production model will be a little more tame. I think that they are really going to have to start looking at getting a RWD car out there to compete with some of the higher end cars like Mercedes and BMW. I don't think we are too far off of it. Still, its a respectable concept for what is sure to be a dang nice car. Its probably not my next car though. I'm still holding out for a TSX someday soon.

[G35stilez]

Originally posted by emobob
Would definitely pass on the bling (ie the chrome rims...yuck).

They're satin silver



That car is amazing. I want it soo bad.

A-spec meaning Australian spec???

I like everything about it. It looks like the US version on steriods.

What is up with the seats? The leather pattern looks like wood grain and are those airvents? Interesting...

[EricZ]

Anthony, I think you probably already know how I feel about this car; it's hot. Still, I've never liked red leather, or red interiors for that matter. I'm sure I could get one without it though. And then there's the 21's. I'm all for blingin', but a 21 inch wheel from the factory on a car like this? I think Utah potholes would have a field day with those rims. As a whole, I like the car. I'd like to see a high-performance TSX more, though. I think the TSX is a better looking car than the TL.