04TL on TV this morning
04-16-2003, 09:22 AM
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04TL on TV this morning
I was watching one of the NYC morning broadcasts where they were showing a sneek peek of the cars at the NY Car Show opening this weekend.
First car: 04 TL
No side mirrors. Done entirely by the 2 side cameras and the monitor inside (i.e. nav screen?).
No windshield wipers. Use compressed air ducts which will force water away from the windshield. Don't know how that'll work for snow and ice but interesting concept.
They moved onto the other cars so I didn't hear any mention of the TL's HP etc.
First car: 04 TL
No side mirrors. Done entirely by the 2 side cameras and the monitor inside (i.e. nav screen?).
No windshield wipers. Use compressed air ducts which will force water away from the windshield. Don't know how that'll work for snow and ice but interesting concept.
They moved onto the other cars so I didn't hear any mention of the TL's HP etc.
04-16-2003, 09:36 AM
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Re: 04TL on TV this morning
Originally posted by nyctl
No windshield wipers. Use compressed air ducts which will force water away from the windshield. Don't know how that'll work for snow and ice but interesting concept.
No windshield wipers. Use compressed air ducts which will force water away from the windshield. Don't know how that'll work for snow and ice but interesting concept.
04-16-2003, 10:22 AM
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i doubt the no side mirrors will make it into the production car. what happens if the cameras or the screen inside the car go out? then the driver will be screwed...i highly doubt the feds would let this car on the road with this type of system unless its foolproof.
same goes with the no wipers
same goes with the no wipers
04-16-2003, 10:44 AM
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04-16-2003, 12:07 PM
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from a Yahoo article:
Acura 'Concept TL' Debuts at New York International Auto Show
Wednesday April 16, 1:00 pm ET
Production Model to Feature the Latest in High Technology
NEW YORK, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Acura "Concept TL" performance luxury sedan debuted today at the 2003 New York International Auto Show. The concept features sleek, performance-oriented exterior styling indicative of the design of the next generation TL production model.
"Every aspect of this concept's design, from the aggressive front end to the short rear overhang, contributes to an aggressive, muscular style that conveys the TL's high-performance nature," said Tom Elliott, executive vice president, auto operations. "The Concept TL's dynamic design is a pure expression of Acura and provides an advance preview of the all-new 2004 TL."
The "Concept TL" was designed to evoke the image of the "ultimate athlete," a combination of power, speed and agility that delivers world-class performance.
The Concept TL is several inches shorter than the current production model for a tighter, sportier look. The stance is muscular and aggressive with pronounced fender flares and large, 4-piston Brembo brakes accenting the flangeless 19-inch alloy wheels and low profile, high performance tires.
The muscular body slopes forward in a pronounced wedge shape. On each side, a deep character line runs from a side marker on the front quarter panel to another in the rear. The sleek cabin features flush mounted windshield glass, which improves aerodynamics while adding to the car's sophisticated demeanor. Compact side-view cameras further enhance aerodynamics while providing superior visibility. Every detail from the brushed aluminum Acura logo on the grille to the LED illuminated taillights is designed to evoke the feeling of precision craftsmanship and athleticism.
"The overall design conveys a feeling of tension," says Jon Ikeda, chief designer for the Concept TL, "like the muscles on a sprinter's arms and legs when he's ready to launch off the starting line."
A long, sleek hood accented with pronounced character lines, culminates in an aggressive front-end boasting large air intakes and an angular headlight assembly containing Xenon High Intensity Discharge headlights. Brushed aluminum accents, utilized on the signature five-sided Acura grille and throughout the car, add a high tech contrast to the silver metallic exterior. Instead of windshield wipers, the Concept TL is designed to use a series of jet nozzles, located in the cowl area, to shoot high-pressure air onto the windshield to keep it free from rain or snow during inclement weather.
In the rear, the Concept TL utilizes a short trunk lid with a pronounced lip and a V-shaped break below the trunk to express the car's aggressive nature. Dual exhaust pipes help to accent the car's muscular style.
"In California, and especially on the freeways, the part of a car you see the most is the rear end," explains Ikeda. "So we wanted to make sure that this concept looks just as fast and aggressive from the rear as it does in front."
In addition to providing a glimpse of the design that will be applied to the 2004 TL when it goes on sale this fall, Acura announced that the '04 TL will be fitted with some of the latest high technology available, including the world's first automotive application of multichannel DVD Audio 5.1, Bluetooth wireless telephone connectivity and XM® Satellite Radio
Acura 'Concept TL' Debuts at New York International Auto Show
Wednesday April 16, 1:00 pm ET
Production Model to Feature the Latest in High Technology
NEW YORK, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Acura "Concept TL" performance luxury sedan debuted today at the 2003 New York International Auto Show. The concept features sleek, performance-oriented exterior styling indicative of the design of the next generation TL production model.
"Every aspect of this concept's design, from the aggressive front end to the short rear overhang, contributes to an aggressive, muscular style that conveys the TL's high-performance nature," said Tom Elliott, executive vice president, auto operations. "The Concept TL's dynamic design is a pure expression of Acura and provides an advance preview of the all-new 2004 TL."
The "Concept TL" was designed to evoke the image of the "ultimate athlete," a combination of power, speed and agility that delivers world-class performance.
The Concept TL is several inches shorter than the current production model for a tighter, sportier look. The stance is muscular and aggressive with pronounced fender flares and large, 4-piston Brembo brakes accenting the flangeless 19-inch alloy wheels and low profile, high performance tires.
The muscular body slopes forward in a pronounced wedge shape. On each side, a deep character line runs from a side marker on the front quarter panel to another in the rear. The sleek cabin features flush mounted windshield glass, which improves aerodynamics while adding to the car's sophisticated demeanor. Compact side-view cameras further enhance aerodynamics while providing superior visibility. Every detail from the brushed aluminum Acura logo on the grille to the LED illuminated taillights is designed to evoke the feeling of precision craftsmanship and athleticism.
"The overall design conveys a feeling of tension," says Jon Ikeda, chief designer for the Concept TL, "like the muscles on a sprinter's arms and legs when he's ready to launch off the starting line."
A long, sleek hood accented with pronounced character lines, culminates in an aggressive front-end boasting large air intakes and an angular headlight assembly containing Xenon High Intensity Discharge headlights. Brushed aluminum accents, utilized on the signature five-sided Acura grille and throughout the car, add a high tech contrast to the silver metallic exterior. Instead of windshield wipers, the Concept TL is designed to use a series of jet nozzles, located in the cowl area, to shoot high-pressure air onto the windshield to keep it free from rain or snow during inclement weather.
In the rear, the Concept TL utilizes a short trunk lid with a pronounced lip and a V-shaped break below the trunk to express the car's aggressive nature. Dual exhaust pipes help to accent the car's muscular style.
"In California, and especially on the freeways, the part of a car you see the most is the rear end," explains Ikeda. "So we wanted to make sure that this concept looks just as fast and aggressive from the rear as it does in front."
In addition to providing a glimpse of the design that will be applied to the 2004 TL when it goes on sale this fall, Acura announced that the '04 TL will be fitted with some of the latest high technology available, including the world's first automotive application of multichannel DVD Audio 5.1, Bluetooth wireless telephone connectivity and XM® Satellite Radio
can't see it?
04-16-2003, 12:57 PM
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Re: Re: 04TL on TV this morning
Originally posted by hzm82
heated windshield :p
heated windshield :p
I'm not knocking the idea, in fact I'm real intrigued by it. Concept or not.
04-16-2003, 05:28 PM
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im wondering what the interior is going to look like. The accord's interior is awesome. So i know honda is going to suprise us. Just hope is not ugly type design, like the rear of the honda accord.
if the interior is tight, im definately jumpin on it
if the interior is tight, im definately jumpin on it
04-16-2003, 05:50 PM
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Originally posted by nacker
im wondering what the interior is going to look like. The accord's interior is awesome. So i know honda is going to suprise us. Just hope is not ugly type design, like the rear of the honda accord.
if the interior is tight, im definately jumpin on it
im wondering what the interior is going to look like. The accord's interior is awesome. So i know honda is going to suprise us. Just hope is not ugly type design, like the rear of the honda accord.
if the interior is tight, im definately jumpin on it
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04-16-2003, 07:07 PM
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Originally posted by 2004TL
and whys the news guy say the TL will run Upper 20's? The Price didnt go down?
and whys the news guy say the TL will run Upper 20's? The Price didnt go down?
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