How do you take an already impressive line up of Acura vehicles and make them even sportier? Just add the S! Vandergriff Acura is now offering great specials on the all new TSX and TL Type S. These spectacular models feature an ultimate array of add-ons and extras.

Featured Extras include:

· Under body spoiler (front, rear and side)
· Front sport grille with matching rear sport trim
· Deck spoiler
· Leather shift knob
· Upgrade wheel package
· Painted brake calipers
· Cross drilled and vented rotors
· Interior carbon fiber trim kit
· Type S badges inside and out

Step up to the Type S and take your driving experience to a higher level of style, precision and performance. These two vehicles definitely turn heads. See the Type S for yourself!

 

 

I'm confused as well. I was expecting links to a group buy or some pictures....but none???

 

here's the link if you want to test drive one


http://www.imakenews.com/vandergriff...PT6vq,bh6DB9v1

 

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Wow, that's blatant false advertising.

 

but dont forget: Painted brake calipers
· Cross drilled and vented rotors --- I wonder how much they get for all that?

 

 

Acura sure made us look dumb, Here we are thinking they would apply the Type S treatment to the SHAWD car instead they started with the FWD base super lightweight chassis.

 

Those "extras" are mostly cosmetic. Type-S is more importantly about performance.

Might as well put a big fake "Turbo" decal on the windshield, too!

 

I going to just order the S badge - just like all those bmw 3s I see w/ "M" badges

 

Tell the dealer not to participate in ricing cars out.

 

Horrible... just horrible... I guess they gotta move cars somehow.

 

Pretty sure this is just a dealer gimmick to move vehicles. I don't think Acura has anything to do with this nonsense.

 

Or every other Merc with an AMG plaque?

 

i think he's being sarcastic... haha

 

Send 'em an e-mail.

http://www.vandergriffacura.com/contact-form.htm



I personally think this insults all of us who own LEGITIMATE Type-S's and de-values the potential ( ) mmc 4th Gen Type-S.

 

The next step for Acura to make the 4G a Type-S would be to take the base model (FWD) with the lighter chassis and give it all the badges and body kit,the Cross drilled and vented rotors but put the 3.7 liter motor in it. Then that would be a Type-S and it would cost $40+ grand.
If they applied the Type-S to the SHAWD model,they would have to up the ante in the HP dept to about 350-365 HP to make up for the added weight and then you would be talking $45+ grand easily.

 

Fail!

 

4.2L V8; 420+ HP. SH-AWD. It'll be on showroom floors in Sept or Oct 2012. It's a done deal; bank on it. :wink:

They're just waiting to kill the RL next year before letting the cat out of the bag.

 

With the new CAFE rules around the corner I think you have a better chance of a hybrid than a V8

wait for the hybrid-S

 

Garbage.

 

To the execs at Acura, the SH-AWD 6MT model is the "Type-S." End of story.

 

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PetesTl, yes and no.

In the 3G, the 6MT was listed as a "sport" model and by many considered a kind of "Type-S" - it had firmer suspension, bigger sway bars, etc than the base model. Yet Acura STILL relased an actual badged and upgraded MMR Type-S.

I DO expect (my opinion/guess) that the 4G MMR for the 2012 MY will get an actual badged Type-S.

Someone suggested a hybrid and that's a possiblity since the TSX is going hybrid soon, but not sure that would be badged "Type-S"; that badge has been used, in the past, to denote performance and amenity upgrades.

It is of course possible that they may forego the "Type-S" altogther and do a "non-sport" hybrid.

 

First, I think the pseudo Type S referenced above is way lame.

I do think we will see a Type-S for the 4G. It just has too much marketing equity for Acura, and specifically, the TL.

What might that be? I think we're all speculating. But, a small bump in HP on the 3.7L. Probably a few performance goodies like brembos. Probably some cosmetic goodies, too.

That said, I think the long term outlook for Acura overall will be in the hybrid market. Honda has dabbled in hybrid technology more for performance gains rather than economy gains. If they keep with the train of thought and engineering, I can see a hybrid TL (3.7L + electric motor assist).

 

Never driven a Type S, but except for the brakes, wouldn't the SH-AWD 6MT outperform the 3G Type S?

 

Only took a 3G Type S on a test drive, albeit for about an hour. Yeah, auto or 6-speed, the SH AWD 4G outperforms that car.

 

If this is the next step, then we are definitely talking about $50+ grand for the car. And it better knock my socks off!!!!

 

6MT 4G vs. 6MT TL-S?....sure. Auto 4G vs. 6MT TL-S? Not a chance.

 

Too much torque steer in the 3G TL-S.

 

Kinda hoping this is not the case because this could throw EVERYTHING off. I currently have an '07 tl type-s, will be done paying it off in July. I was gonna wait until December or even January to purchase the 4G sh-awd and then in 2013 purchase the 2nd model year of the new Grand Cherokee srt8 but if that statement is correct the 4G type s and the jeep would be coming out around the same time. DAMN DAMN DAMN! If I knew the 4G type-s was a definite for a couple years from now I dont even think i would get another TL until then. decisions, decisions..

 

You know he was just kidding, right? The chances of a 420+ hp V-8 powered TL is about as likely as the Cubs winning the World Series! There might be a small possibility of a future Type-S, but the odds are that the enhancements will be mainly cosmetic.

 

Or sometimes even worse...

 

I'm not really worried about how big the engine is because we will more than likely see a supercharged or turbocharged high output engine before we see a v8 being used anytime soon. My main thing is if and WHEN they produce another type s, will the funds be available..? Lol

 

The brakes are really no better in a TLS. Don't get me wrong I am sure they are much more fade resistant and they did feel like they offered a bit more of an initial grap but the force is slightly greater in the SH. It has to be the car picked up a decent amount of weight. On the SH when feathering or light braking it doesn't feel as strong as the TLS but it seems to brake better when you lay into them, in comparison. They are probably going to last longer and the amount of brake dust they produce is significantly less, it's night and day. The Brembos were good but these are in many ways an upgrade.

 

You spelled 500+ hp V10 wrong and didn't mention that it is being designed as a modern 4 door Tyrrell P34 taking SHAWD to the next level.

 

Here is a type-s for sale

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

 

^Is that for real? Even the cheesy "S" on the trunk lid? That dealer should be flogged.

As a side not, that's a helluva lotta weights on that one wheel!

 

Really, it's shit like this that makes it difficult for people to take Acura seriously as a luxury brand.

 

Wow, uber lame... I think that's more a dealer thing than Acura in general but Acura should step up and shut that crap down.

 

Ya the days of the Dealers working with the Manufacturer are gone.
Remember the good old days?

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