DURAN007

Tags: A V8 Acura RL Sport Coupe?
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Guys, I came upon this article on the internet. If this is true, that means Acura really listens to all of their enthusiasts for all this time. A V8 platform luxury rear-wheel sport coupe? For me this is like a child on a Christmas morning. However, given the history of the Acura, I would be highly surprised if they decided to launch this model. Nevertheless, I’m crossing my fingers, and hope this would be true…

Have any of you ever heard of this rumor?

http://www.autospies.com/images/users/sulev/legend.jpg

Lord Helmet

I don't believe that at all. If they do come out with something, it is likely that we will not see anything until right before it's release. Honda has always kept new vehicles pretty hush-hush.

03JamesCLS

i dont agree with Vinny, I like

They will never put into production though as stated above (here's to stayin positive)

123456SPEED

It's all rumor and guesses. But It's is time for some coupe action!

Acura focused on the Sedans - TSX, TL, and RL. already out.
Now focused on SUVs - new MDX and RDX, out soon.

Next, how about not 1 but 2 new coupes!
The TSX based coupe seems most plausible but I want one off the RL goodies.
Also, tired of waiting!

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

If it happens it won't be cheap
I don't think many on this board could afford it.

SatinSilverTypS

iTrader: (1)

i think it's possible, but the buzz in the rumormill from alot of other places too is that the CL will possibly be coming back so i don't see there being two coupes launched at once if either of them get made at all. also, the tsx coupe was the rsx, which has been axed due to the civic using the rsx platform, for all intensive purposes. i wouldn't expect that they would try it again under the tsx name.

the only reason i would doubt the CL V8 coupe to come out would be that the performance sounds like it would be on par with the next nsx (engine and power output wise, not necessarily raw 1/4 mile or acceleration numbers).

of course i'm excited either way and look forward to see what they put out for '07. i think the CL or the re-birth of the type-s (the other floating rumor) would be pretty exciting.

SSTS

CLSpeedster

I sure hope so... unfortunatly i dont think honda or acura will put out something like this, at least not for a while. I like the looks though, simple yet original. keep your fingers crossed.....

twigglius

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Looks like someone took a Benz and put on a Honda logo.

GreenMonster

V8 and RWD is very un-acura, but I said that about a V-10 NSX....

We'll have to see, but there have been rumors for awhile about a sub-nsx sports car in the 40-50K price range for years:

http://vtec.net/modelmatrix/

Like fuzzy said, alot of us might not be able to afford it new, but it might make for a nice buy on the used car market (a couple of years after it's introduced)...

I've got 50k miles on my CLS, so I'm good for awhile...

03silvertypeS

It is a nice thought, but it would probably be at least $40-$50k if it's based off the RL. It would be one of those cars that most could pick up a few years after release. I am very curious to see what Acura has in mind though, since they're getting rid of the RSX and will only have Sedans and SUVs in they're line up.

GreenMonster

I always doubt any rumors that aren't posted on our automotive news forum:

https://acurazine.com/forums/automotive-news-6/

MSW 6SP

I read in a July edition mag (not sure which one, maybe Motor Trend) that Acura plans on remodeling the TSX and they are introducing a 2 door version in the US.
Im all for a new 2 door acura but I dont want it to carry the CL name because that makes ours that much more special.

CL'er 1st & 2nd Gen's

That's "intents and purposes"

BTW...stop stealing my avatar bisch

Lord Helmet

brianlin87

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All Mine

I doubt it'll ever happen. Acura hates it's buyers.

BigLizard

I would trade my Benz for a V8 RL or CL coupe

...still keeping the old school CL

But...I'll probably be waiting just like you guys...

INSPIRE 32V

iTrader: (1)

guys i had gone to japan to visit my brother a while ago and this is the "honda Legend Coupe" in japan and the rl hear is the regular legend there

97acura2.2slick

My Question Is Why The Hell Did They Discontinue The Cl? And Will They Re-release It?

mclarenf3387

Cause it didn't sell.

BC2G

BigLizard

I would still love an Acura V8 any day of the millenia in my car.

Type S Zero

my boss (Acura dealer) said he met canada's directors a few weeks ago and said that they will try to get a sports coupe or roadster released. the project ain't official enough to tell a release date yet.

F900

More G35 coupes where sold in there 1st year then all the CLS sold between 01-03.

agranado

from car talk I think..

agranado

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343036

SatinSilverTypS

iTrader: (1)

why yes, yes it is. thanks for the tip. you learn something new every day.

well i didn't realize you owned the creative rights to the photo but i'll make sure my lawyer calls your lawyer cackrag. i thought i first saw it over on *v*6*p* in april but maybe i was wrong. no bother. plenty of other avatars in the sea.

SSTS

GreenMonster

On the avatar deal, it's just common courtesy to NOT use a 'tar that already in use by someone else...

Not a big deal, but it does make it kinda confusing 'cause I look at avatars more then usernames when reading threads, so as long as you guys are ok with people confusing/mistaking you for the other, it's all good

SatinSilverTypS

iTrader: (1)

well i agree it's common courtesy. although i personally didn't realize that he had it first, and there's really no way to prove who did either. obviously it's no big deal. like i said, there are plenty of other avatars in the sea. my search begins....

but i would'nt worry about being mistaken for eachother, i spend 99% of my time on the TL boards, where CL'er 1st & 2nd Gen's is not known. just a little disconcerting when someone decides to be a ramrod and attack you for using an avatar that's floating around on the internet for free use.

SSTS

TLofNYC

Why base an upcoming Acura coupe on the RL platform and not the TL? Doesn't really make sense......I think the TL would look good in a coupe form...

GreenMonster

It really doesn't matter... Both the RL and TL are based off the Accord platform anyways IIRC (if I recall correctly).

The decision to base the styling off the RL or TL is another thing...

I personally like the idea of an RL coupe (but with CL style taillights - I don't like the TL or RL tails).

SatinSilverTypS

iTrader: (1)

well, there could be several reasons. maybe they want something to boost the image of the RL or simply to bolster sales numbers since the RL isn't selling like hotcakes and i'm sure they have to do something with all the extra parts and engines they manufactured to meet quotas. maybe they don't want to resurrect the CL nameplate or if the rumored type-S comes back then they may not want to worry about two new tl spinoffs (i.e. - coupe and type-s).

i think the others have it dead on though when they mention that it's to compete with cars of the same class by other automakers that are popular at this time. after all, it's just a business when you come down to it.

SSTS

rp_carbiz

I would love to see a RL coupe over a TL based coupe but that is me. According to my buddies in the Acura store Honda is going to gear everything to go pure luxury now after Lexus and the german boys.

It would be nice to see a coupe from them again that so many people loved like the Legend coupe.

VIPCLS

Acura needs to release a very powerful car due to all the competition out here now with infiniti, nissan, bmw, chevy, ford and many more. All of the new cars now days have alot more horses than mid 200's. I think it will help acura sales if anything.

jlspeed29

^^ True. But look back a couple years ago when the CL was out 2001-2003. The competition amongst two-door/mid-sized performance cars was more limited. There wasnt much out. Like now Lexus and the other automakers are gearing towards more power/performance/luxury. Like the new IS 350, what a beautiful car, looks-wise and its got plenty of power (IMO). Not to say that Acura is'nt keeping up with eveyone else, becasue they are not (they are constantly setting the bar for other automakers). I guess you could say the CL was slightly ahead of its time..lol..

123456SPEED

Acura going 'pure luxury'? I don't see the new RDX out in Aug anything near luxury, and the more believable 'next Acura coupe' based off the TSX is not exactly pure luxury either. I don't even think the new NSX V10 would be considered pure luxury either. The most luxurious thing Acura has is the RL and it ain't exacting blowing out the shop doors.

Also I can't believe Acura doesn;t even have a coupe in the line-up now.
the NSX is not a mainstream car and won't be out til 2008.

TOPHER33884

iTrader: (6)

Well, here is my scoop on things.......i talked to my freind at the orlando Acura.....and he said rumors are that Honda Motor Inc. is wanting to release a new model of the CL in 2007.......and it is going to be a Hardtop Retractable. Interesting to see what comes of this.........he is the one that told me of a new Acura SUV.......and to my suprise, the RDX was introdiced a year and a half later.....................

agranado

TSX hardtop convertable is what ive heard in the rumor mill (and it was posted on the Zine somewhere too...)

We'll just have to wait and see.

VIPCLS

Well if acura releases a new CL that will be bad ass!!!!!