I did save my 2003 TL brochure (filed away) and looked at it again the other day.

You know the nice profile shots of the Satin Silver TL-S. Well are those the 17 inchers we have? And is the car stock or lowered in the photos? Something just looks a little better in these pics. Just curious. Thanks.

 

all cars in commercials and brouchures are dropped. it makes it look better. also i guess they also played with the lighting to make it even better looking.

thats what i think.

 

if the car is in motion, that might make the car a little lower

 

I don't know about other companies, but Acura doesn't modify their photo cars. They use regular production cars - otherwise they would have to put in a disclaimer (like the "optional equipment" disclaimer). They look better due to professional detailing before every photo shoot, controlled lighting, very good cameras, and photo touch-ups afterward. But the car itself is stock.

They used to sell the old photo cars to American Honda employees when they were done with them. The paint was unbelievable due to the TLC!

 

Yeah, I guess Photoshop manipulation, along with the photo shoot lighting would get the job done!