anyone know what this car runs in the quarter mile? i know its 286 hp. but dont know how fast the automatic is.

 

not even you tl type s owners know?

 

Not a clue. I think someone on the forums clocked the auto at 5.7 sec? I'd like to see some more official numbers though. Don't get me wrong, it would be awesome if it was 5.7 on auto, but I always see the glass as half empty.

 

I borrowed a TL-s for the day from a local dealer, I would be very surprised if it ran 0-60 in 5.7. It feels closer to 6.5 to me, but I am not a professional driver.

In contrast, I have driven the '07 G35 sport 5AT, and that does 0-60 clearly under 6 sec., but I have not seen an official road test.

 

I haven't really pushed mine so far, I only have about 400 miles on it, but from what I have read 0-60 in 5.6 and 1/4 mile in 14.3.

 

6.5?? The regular TL does 0-60 in 6.4. LOL

 

Someone over at the Temple of VTEC got 5.7/14.2, 5.7/14.3, 5.8/14.4 on an automatic TL-S. See this thread.

 

thanks for the info

 

Based on test drives of both, I very much agree with this post. The Type S felt mid 6, the G35 felt mid 5.

Both cars had less than 100 miles on them, so maybe the scene changes after some miles are put on. I've seen little or nothing to prove/hint at that though.

 

I just bought my tl 07 and after reading what you guys wrote i am starting to regret not getting the 07 g35... i had the g35x before my lease was up and the sales person warned me ..... $*** .. i knew it

 

No Awd For Acura Yet ..... What Are They Waiting For

 

Grass is always greener on the other side...enjoy what you have TL looks much better than G35 IMO. Besides, in about 3 years time, you will be ready to trade it for next gen with SH-AWD

 

+1.

 

test drive with someone in the car? like the other post the old tl did 6.4. I have a tl-s and got on average 5.7 with a timer through the obd port. So all you but dyno testers need to stop giving false readings to people who are looking to buy the car. You can not test a 0 to 60 with somone else in the car or when it has less than the breakin mile's. Again I got 5.7 on average.

 

AWD will show up sometime in 08 as an 09 model.

 

what's the deal for a tl-s 6mt?

 

Who cares! , the TL-S is made for cruising and not for abusing!

 

Consistently 5.7's in my Type S auto with stock everything incl tires....search the info is out there on this site

 

5.x times aren't too bad compared to these legends..

1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS-350 8.0 15.4
1970 Chevrolet Corvette 427 6.1 14.3
1973 Chevrolet Nova 350ci 9.7 17.4
1974 Chevrolet Vega 18.5 21.0
1973 Dodge Charger SE 440ci 7.4 15.2
1996 Dodge Viper RT/10 5.0 13.2
1977 Ferrari 308 GTB 8.2 17.0
1980 Ferrari 308 GTS 6.9 14.9
1989 Ferrari Testarossa 6.2 14.2
1993 Ford Mustang Cobra 5.9 14.5
1993 Ford Mustang GT(auto) 8.0 16.1
1974 Ford Torino 460ci 8.7 16.4
1982 Honda Accord LX 13.0 18.0
1982 Lamborghini Countach S 5.7 14.1
1986 Lamborghini Countach 5000S 5.2 13.7
1998 Lexus GS 400 5.8 14.3
1990 Lincoln Continental 11.4 18.4
1989 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 6.7 15.1
1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 5.4 13.5
1991 Nissan 300ZX Turbo(auto) 7.0 15.4
1969 Plymouth GTX 440 5.8 13.7
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 6.5 15.3
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5.1 13.4
1989 Porsche 911 Turbo 5.1 13.6
1991 Porsche 928 GT 5.9 14.3
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S 5.5 14.2
1997 Porsche Boxster 6.0 14.5
1994 Toyota Supra Turbo 5.3 13.7

http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=0...icp=1&.intl=us

 

too funny...agreed if i wanted a rocket i would have got an STi

 

The regular TL AT does 0-60 in 6.2~ 6.3 sec.
The regular TL 6spd MT does 0-60 in 5.8~ 5.9 sec.

The TL Type-S 6spd MT does 0-60 in 5.4~ 5.5 sec.

I don't have the data for Type-S AT but the review suggests it should be under 6 sec.

The '07 G35 6spd MT does 0-60 in 5.3~ 5.4 sec.

Whether it's auto or not the TL-S and 07 G35 are very close in 0-60 and quarter mile. It's down to the driver's skill.

I have heard a lot of case where people "felt" the '07 G35 is quicker because it's got more torque and has better take off from stand still. But that's not the whole story. The TL catches up as the RPM goes up. The weight of the car, the transmission of the car, and overall smoothness of the TL is very good. Guys, Horsepower and torque doesn't mean anything. The final result of the performance comes out different from differnt makers. The keyword here "feel" does not equate to actual performance.

 

oh and, the G35x is slower, much slower, because it's AWD. There's a large weight increase because of it. It is a basic rule that the AWD has slower 0-60 and quarter mile time. It only shines when you take off from stand still being four wheel drive and has better grip.

 

A friend of mine just bought his 07 G35 Automatic. I will race him after he puts some miles on the car and let you guys know the outcome.