Car and Driver test A-Spec
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Burning Brakes
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Car and Driver test A-Spec
Hi guys,
Just got my May issue of C&D and noticed that they had tested the 6MT A-Spec TL. They praised the package for its ability to remove the underdampened nature of the suspension while retaining a nice ride. They also praised the suspension for reduced roll on turns and "eliminates the occasional lunging that affect the standard TL." But as C&D will have it, they again commented on the torque steer found in the lower gears on uneven surfaces and was somewhat neutral for recommending the package as a whole due to only modest gains. Here are the test specs...
0-60 5.6 sec
5-60 6.2 sec
1/4 mile 14.3@99mph
top speed 152 (drag limited)
Braking (70-0) 174 feet (attributed to cold test conditions...160ft previously)
Skidpad 300ft .90g (.89g with 17 inch summer tire option)
Just got my May issue of C&D and noticed that they had tested the 6MT A-Spec TL. They praised the package for its ability to remove the underdampened nature of the suspension while retaining a nice ride. They also praised the suspension for reduced roll on turns and "eliminates the occasional lunging that affect the standard TL." But as C&D will have it, they again commented on the torque steer found in the lower gears on uneven surfaces and was somewhat neutral for recommending the package as a whole due to only modest gains. Here are the test specs...
0-60 5.6 sec
5-60 6.2 sec
1/4 mile 14.3@99mph
top speed 152 (drag limited)
Braking (70-0) 174 feet (attributed to cold test conditions...160ft previously)
Skidpad 300ft .90g (.89g with 17 inch summer tire option)
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by TLover
That's the lowest I've ever seen. ![EEK!](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
![EEK!](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
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Very impressive numbers. C & D will never love the TL because of the front wheel drive. Hopefully Acura will put together SH AWD for the TL and then I think there won't be anything to not like.
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Originally Posted by TorontoTL
Very impressive numbers. C & D will never love the TL because of the front wheel drive. Hopefully Acura will put together SH AWD for the TL and then I think there won't be anything to not like.
![Cry](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/cry.gif)
The SH-AWD should create greater balance for the car and address their greatest criticism, vis-a-vis FWD. Imagine, a better handling TL--almost seems impossible! :smokin:
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Originally Posted by TLover
That's the lowest I've ever seen. ![EEK!](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
![EEK!](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
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