Acura: Development and Technology News
07-31-2007, 06:30 PM
#562
Berserker (+9)
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
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.
for now and let you guys duke it out...
07-31-2007, 09:05 PM
#566
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
wouldn't it be ironic if that ends up being an RL refresh? 
08-01-2007, 09:40 AM
#568
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
wouldn't it be ironic if that ends up being an RL refresh?
They need to scrap it 100% and start over.
Honda needs to raise the standard of their flagship car.
Start with the drivetrain.
08-01-2007, 09:43 AM
#569
What Would Don Draper Do?
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.
They need to scrap it 100% and start over.
Honda needs to raise the standard of their flagship car.
Start with the drivetrain.
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.
08-01-2007, 08:04 PM
#571
Senior Moderator
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?
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08-02-2007, 12:21 AM
#572
Race Director
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?
08-02-2007, 12:43 AM
#573
Three Wheelin'
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?
08-02-2007, 08:11 AM
#574
I'm the Firestarter
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.
08-02-2007, 11:17 AM
#577
I'm Down Right Fierce!
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
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.
08-02-2007, 12:02 PM
#578
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
08-02-2007, 12:48 PM
#580
Race Director
Originally Posted by alex2364
Huh?? They're testing in Nevada.
08-02-2007, 04:50 PM
#582
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by mltk53
quad muffs??
08-02-2007, 05:58 PM
#583
Team Owner
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...
and get a bigger.. wider.. more powerful V10 (from NSX) and call it a RL...
08-22-2007, 06:58 AM
#586
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 
But... no coupe, no care...
But... no coupe, no care...
That is to get the electricity from a lightning bolt to the flex capacitor..
All cars in the future will have this option..
08-22-2007, 01:33 PM
#591
Senior Moderator
.....the size and contours remind me of the current generation Maxima. 
08-22-2007, 01:37 PM
#593
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by F23A4
.....the size and contours remind me of the current generation Maxima.
08-22-2007, 01:44 PM
#595
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Anyway to tell if it's using SH-AWD 
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!”
08-22-2007, 01:46 PM
#596
Senior Moderator
“…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.
As my AV6 can cover that with little fanfare (thank you NJ Turnpike on/off ramps), I would hope a 4G TL could.
08-22-2007, 02:00 PM
#597
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
You can already make out the ugly MDX style grille. Please stop the ugly!!!!
