ZUMA

I Have Heard The New 05 G-35 Is To Have 277 Hp & New Interior & A Few Body Style Changes, Do You Think Acura Will Up The Hp On The 05 Tl To Keep Ahead Of The G35 & Maxima Hp Race ????

xlilbluux

i think its to late to change anything about the 05 TL, since it already is comming out soon. but i think there are more changes on the 05 TL then just the new red color. dont quote me on this though

Teh Jatt

its not 05 GS, its going to bee 06 my friend

2K2SilverTL-S

Dont think Acura is going to be adding any more horsepower without adding SH-AWD to the TL.

Teh Jatt

and if 06 gets SH-AWED (i'm sure it will) then there might be chances for hp + or maybe they'll just bring out the A-SPEC CONCEPT with SH-AWD... who knows

ed99

THe 05 will keep the same hp and maybe a few changes such as more color variety/folding rear seats/very minor changes!!!

VQ35DE

Honda better work on making some more torque for the TL rather just increasing 8hp. Besides, the 2005 G35C will have 295hp so, Nissan could just decide to put that motor in the G35S as well. (read: re-rate HP to 295hp)

But, I understand that in development, the TL's J32 had well over 300hp. That could be a way to go but, I'm guessing that Honda doesnt want the TL's HP rated higher than the NSX's. If true, maybe Nissan should throw down the gauntlet and give the sedan the 295hp VQ35DE; this may really force Honda's hand.

Peace.

TL_6SPD

Truthfully they are not adding any more hp. It's just the advertised HP the car actually makes. The G35 is underated. My car dynoed 234 stock, that is around 275-280.

TL_6SPD

Or Nissan could always drop the VQ40DE into it that now comes in the Xterra and Pathfinders.

VQ35DE

Xterra = VQ40DE (250hp/270lb-ft) = Off Road duties

TL_6SPD

Don't forget so was the VQ35DE in the Pathfinder for several years. It can have a different cam and a few changes to make it into a G35 over 300 hp.

leeherman

Although a folding rear seat would be nice, adding one is NOT a minor change.

Assuming there is structure behind the seatback, removing the structure to allow a pass through while maintaining structural stiffness is a pretty significant enhancement.

Regards,

Zeuser

Is it just me or does there seem to be a horsepower war in the near-luxury and luxury car markets?

meathead

amg merc and bmw m classes with 400-600 hp - that's sick.

J RIDE 81

No HP changes in the 05. That's the latest news from the dealer. But who knows, they could be wrong.

1SICKLEX

Welcome to 5 years ago.
Yes, most companies are in this silly horsepower war, neglecting ergonomics, quality, reliability etc and well, people seem to be attracted to
1. 0-60 in blah blah blah and
2. My car has 900 horsepower blah blah blah.

Can't fault the car companies at all.

On the other hand, technology is constantly improving so HP levels will increase naturally. And with FI becoming more available, the limits are nearly endless once you have the cash.

I can see the TL maybe bumping horsepower after it's 2nd year in production.

The VQ is just a sensational powerplant with so many abundant uses and a stock exhaust note to die for in the 350Z and G35c. It's not a FI engine though.

The TL already is quick, I doesn't need more power at all.

Monte TLS,MAX

Not all 05 G35 coupes will have 295 Horses its only one with a special package, the others remain 280.

GaleForce

G35 isn't getting an engine upgrade. The HP was underrated in 2003 and 2004.