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Maybe Acura will offer a base TL thats FWD and a Type S that has SH-AWD...
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Originally Posted by Arcticcl9
I've studied the pics, and I think it's a TSX/Sport4 concept because:
1) front headlights seems to be taped extensively to mask the extra side "angles" to make it look like the current generation TSX or TL. Check out the extra tape near the front wheel well, and compare that to the shot of the Sport4 Concept. 2) we can't see any exhaust/or tips in the rear shots due to the masking in the rear. From the spy shot you can barely see a dark outline of the integrated exhaust in the rear bumper(a la Civic Type R in UK), and the shadow looks triangular like the Sport4 Concept. 3) side sheet metal crease seems to mimic that of the sport4 concept, right under the window sill line. 4) like someone mentioned earlier, the taillight lookd close to the Sport4 concept I still haven't seen any next-gen TL photos or concepts around. |
I'm gonna enjoy some :pizza: for now and let you guys duke it out...
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Originally Posted by Brandon24pdx
FWD FTW!
you know you can fix that pretty easily, right? see av. :thumbsup: |
wouldn't it be ironic if that ends up being an RL refresh? :ugh:
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
wouldn't it be ironic if that ends up being an RL refresh? :ugh:
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really?
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
wouldn't it be ironic if that ends up being an RL refresh? :ugh:
They need to scrap it 100% and start over. Honda needs to raise the standard of their flagship car. Start with the drivetrain. :2cents: |
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
The last thing the RL needs is a refresh!
They need to scrap it 100% and start over. Honda needs to raise the standard of their flagship car. Start with the drivetrain. :2cents: and the problem with acura's "flagship" is that it's not really a flagship as the RL is the equivalent to Lexus' GS and Infiniti's M. |
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Originally Posted by BraveDemon
But on a side note, with that camo gear on, it makes it seem like they've pulled the front axle forward by a 3-4 inches. Perhaps trying to change the weight ratio to work with the new Rumored SH-AWD? . |
Is it only me that sees this - that's a RHD car on the wrong side of the road - I assume this means testing in Japan. That means it's probably a TSX (or an RL) - why would they test a TL in Japan? Or did I miss something?
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Originally Posted by biker
Is it only me that sees this - that's a RHD car on the wrong side of the road - I assume this means testing in Japan. That means it's probably a TSX (or an RL) - why would they test a TL in Japan? Or did I miss something?
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
I wasnt talking the nose, i was commenting on the placement of the wheels and the distance between the door and wheel opening. It appears that the motor is placed fairly far forward, thats all
As in, the opposite of what you want for a sexy look. By the way, I think it's the TSX since it's supposed to be a year ahead of the TL. |
So, if it is indeed the next gen TSX, i assume that the 2nd gen TSX will be also manufactured in the USA now and no longer in Japan.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Problem is doing that on a FWD means the motor has to go with it(meaning they have to push the motor forward with it) due to trans design. Trans output has to come out on the back side of the motor. Especially with awd setup :2cents:
But what I was implying was more that they might've moved the axle 2-3 inches forward to offset the added weight of the new drive train - if indeed there is SH-AWD on that test mule, the mid to rear section of the new Acura Sedan should be much heavier. In which case, a way to keep the same handling characteristics of a FWD would be to mount the engine further forward. So really, I was just kinda saying that the pictures seem to indicate the front axle was moved forward, meaning the engine was moved forward to offset added weight to the mid/rear section of the car. But then again... when I keep staring at the pics, it seems like it may just be an optical illusion created by the camo gear. |
Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
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Im going to say TL since the third brake light is at the top of the rear window like the current TL and the exhaust tips look similar to the current TL. :2cents:
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Originally Posted by alex2364
Huh?? They're testing in Nevada.
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Originally Posted by mltk53
quad muffs??
Skinny ass tires in the front and back!! Yup, Acura is a mockery in the luxury arena. |
Originally Posted by mltk53
quad muffs??
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they should just Rebadge current RL to TL-S.... 300hp... SHAWD.. perfect...
and get a bigger.. wider.. more powerful V10 (from NSX) and call it a RL... |
I'm guessing tsx..
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Quad tips, dual mufflers.
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Looks like it's big, so I'd agree that it's probably the TL... and wtf is tha big whip antenna doing on the back ?? Looks like something from my CB radio days, 10-4 good buddy :D
But... no coupe, no care... :shrug: That is to get the electricity from a lightning bolt to the flex capacitor.. :thumbsup: All cars in the future will have this option.. |
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:ugh: You can already make out the ugly MDX style grille. :ugh:
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It looks to have the chrome trim around the windows like the current TSX does. That's about the only thing I can tell at the moment.
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.....the size and contours remind me of the current generation Maxima. :hide:
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Originally Posted by F23A4
.....the size and contours remind me of the current generation Maxima. :hide:
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Originally Posted by F23A4
.....the size and contours remind me of the current generation Maxima. :hide:
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Anyway to tell if it's using SH-AWD :bitelip:
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Anyway to tell if it's using SH-AWD :bitelip:
:shrug: From the link I posted earlier today. Take it for what it's worth...
Originally Posted by VTEC.net
We still don’t know too much about the 2009 TL, but our photographer was very impressed with the way he saw it handle. In his own words, he exclaimed “…its just crazy fast and looks to have a lot of grip....the guy took a corner posted at 20mph at around 45-50 with no trouble!”
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“…its just crazy fast and looks to have a lot of grip....the guy took a corner posted at 20mph at around 45-50 with no trouble!”
As my AV6 can cover that with little fanfare (thank you NJ Turnpike on/off ramps), I would hope a 4G TL could. :shrug: |
Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
:ugh: You can already make out the ugly MDX style grille. :ugh:
Please stop the ugly!!!! |
Those look like the current TSX mirrors and say bye bye to the touch screen navi too...
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
:ugh: You can already make out the ugly MDX style grille. :ugh:
OH FUC :whyme: |
I am a bit worried,........
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