New RL caught testing - pic in new AutoExpress
08-07-2003, 09:39 AM
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New RL caught testing - pic in new AutoExpress
Sorry to be a buzz kill but i dont have a pic - it should pop up on the AutoExpress web site soon though - if anybody can get the current mag (with the 350Z roadster on the cover) maybe you can scan the pics?
They say it will have 3.5L V6 with AWD 300hp and 320 of whatever England uses to measure torque - the IMA will available but not at the intro
Hope this helps
They say it will have 3.5L V6 with AWD 300hp and 320 of whatever England uses to measure torque - the IMA will available but not at the intro
Hope this helps
08-07-2003, 10:53 AM
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Thursday 7th August 2003
Next Legend To Ring Changes
It's no myth - the Legend lives on. Exclusive pictures in the current issue of Auto Express magazine reveal the all-new Honda that will take on the likes of BMW's 5-Series and Mercedes' E-Class. Caught on camera at the Nürburgring in Germany, the Legend was being put though its paces by UK engineers brought in to ensure the car will appeal to European tastes.
Wider and longer than an Accord, the new model will get the 3.5-litre V6 engine first seen in the Dual Note supercar concept shown at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show. With 300bhp, 320Nm of torque and four-wheel drive, it will have the muscle to take on the most powerful of rivals. A five-speed auto gearbox will be standard, with sequential changes available via steering wheel-mounted buttons. To improve fuel economy, the engine will get Variable Cylinder Management, which shuts down three of the six cylinders when cruising.
The car will be launched in Japan in October next year, and will arrive in Britain in 2005. A hybrid version will be introduced at a later stage, using technology showcased in the Civic IMA. Chris Thorp
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Next Legend To Ring Changes
It's no myth - the Legend lives on. Exclusive pictures in the current issue of Auto Express magazine reveal the all-new Honda that will take on the likes of BMW's 5-Series and Mercedes' E-Class. Caught on camera at the Nürburgring in Germany, the Legend was being put though its paces by UK engineers brought in to ensure the car will appeal to European tastes.
Wider and longer than an Accord, the new model will get the 3.5-litre V6 engine first seen in the Dual Note supercar concept shown at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show. With 300bhp, 320Nm of torque and four-wheel drive, it will have the muscle to take on the most powerful of rivals. A five-speed auto gearbox will be standard, with sequential changes available via steering wheel-mounted buttons. To improve fuel economy, the engine will get Variable Cylinder Management, which shuts down three of the six cylinders when cruising.
The car will be launched in Japan in October next year, and will arrive in Britain in 2005. A hybrid version will be introduced at a later stage, using technology showcased in the Civic IMA. Chris Thorp
Care of www.autoexpress.co.uk All rights go to the aformentioned author.
08-07-2003, 11:15 AM
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Yes. The Legend is what the japanese call (what is known over here as) the RL.
Back in Acura's heyday, the predessecessor to the RL was known here as the Legend. Acura gained most of its repuation on this car alone. Most Honda enthusiasts would like to see the 'Legend' name return one day...
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Back in Acura's heyday, the predessecessor to the RL was known here as the Legend. Acura gained most of its repuation on this car alone. Most Honda enthusiasts would like to see the 'Legend' name return one day...
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08-07-2003, 12:40 PM
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Re: New RL caught testing - pic in new AutoExpress
Originally posted by tmkarab
Sorry to be a buzz kill but i dont have a pic - it should pop up on the AutoExpress web site soon though - if anybody can get the current mag (with the 350Z roadster on the cover) maybe you can scan the pics?
They say it will have 3.5L V6 with AWD 300hp and 320 of whatever England uses to measure torque - the IMA will available but not at the intro
Hope this helps
Sorry to be a buzz kill but i dont have a pic - it should pop up on the AutoExpress web site soon though - if anybody can get the current mag (with the 350Z roadster on the cover) maybe you can scan the pics?
They say it will have 3.5L V6 with AWD 300hp and 320 of whatever England uses to measure torque - the IMA will available but not at the intro
Hope this helps
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08-07-2003, 03:28 PM
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Just few months ago AutoExpress "predicted" TL wiht AWD and 300hp - such a crap
AutoExpress clearly does not have any reliable sources so they must collect most of information off the net from forums like this one and such information has not real value.
AutoExpress clearly does not have any reliable sources so they must collect most of information off the net from forums like this one and such information has not real value.
08-07-2003, 03:52 PM
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Originally posted by bowersan
Yes. The Legend is what the japanese call (what is known over here as) the RL.
Back in Acura's heyday, the predessecessor to the RL was known here as the Legend. Acura gained most of its repuation on this car alone. Most Honda enthusiasts would like to see the 'Legend' name return one day...
J.
Yes. The Legend is what the japanese call (what is known over here as) the RL.
Back in Acura's heyday, the predessecessor to the RL was known here as the Legend. Acura gained most of its repuation on this car alone. Most Honda enthusiasts would like to see the 'Legend' name return one day...
J.
08-07-2003, 04:07 PM
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Originally posted by inversereality
I know that, but will there be two different models for the US and the rest of the world.
I know that, but will there be two different models for the US and the rest of the world.
Honda Motors of America should alter the name and become "Honda Motors of America - The Front Wheel Drive Company"
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Sorry being so sarcastic - too much coffee for me
08-07-2003, 04:52 PM
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Wonder if the steering wheel mounted gear shifts will work similar to the ones found on the M3 SMG or will it still be an automatic transmission with buttons to shift up and down??
08-07-2003, 07:48 PM
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Originally posted by jwong77
Wonder if the steering wheel mounted gear shifts will work similar to the ones found on the M3 SMG or will it still be an automatic transmission with buttons to shift up and down??
Wonder if the steering wheel mounted gear shifts will work similar to the ones found on the M3 SMG or will it still be an automatic transmission with buttons to shift up and down??
08-07-2003, 08:01 PM
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Originally posted by bowersan
Thursday 7th August 2003
A five-speed auto gearbox will be standard, with sequential changes available via steering wheel-mounted buttons.
Care of www.autoexpress.co.uk All rights go to the aformentioned author.
Thursday 7th August 2003
A five-speed auto gearbox will be standard, with sequential changes available via steering wheel-mounted buttons.
Care of www.autoexpress.co.uk All rights go to the aformentioned author.
08-07-2003, 08:05 PM
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
Where did you hear about or see buttons.
Where did you hear about or see buttons.
A five-speed auto gearbox will be standard, with sequential changes available via steering wheel-mounted buttons. To improve fuel economy, the engine will get Variable Cylinder Management, A five-speed auto gearbox will be standard, with sequential changes available via steering wheel-mounted buttons.
08-07-2003, 09:16 PM
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Yeah its about time that Acura got around to making their top model a more enthusiast orientated car. My buddy has a 3.5RL and it just doesn't seem like its really a top of the line model for a company that sells itself on being "sporty". Its nice, but maybe more in tuned with Buik or something.
08-08-2003, 02:38 PM
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Man, that's not the photo from the autoexpress.. thats blatant photoshop of the TSX lights/front bumper.. notice how the clarity of those parts are not equal to the rest of the image. I've seen that photo floating around for months (people posted that up saying it would be the new USDM Accord!)
Dont judge on a fake photoshopped image.
Wait till you see the autoexpress one first.
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Dont judge on a fake photoshopped image.
Wait till you see the autoexpress one first.
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08-08-2003, 03:06 PM
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Re: http://thehollywoodextra.com/honda/honda.html
Originally posted by getshorty
That's definitely not the '05 RL!!! hollywoodextra.com is known for posting bogus information...this being one of them.Nice try.
08-08-2003, 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
If the pic is bogus, let's get this thread closed and wait for REAL data.
If the pic is bogus, let's get this thread closed and wait for REAL data.
08-08-2003, 10:20 PM
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Here's the only info/pics I've seen regarding the upcoming Legend/RL.
"The first photo on the left (top) is of a HONDA LEGEND. The Legend is the Japanese version of the RL, which means this is the next-gen Acura RL."
http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/e...e000151480.cfm
If the drawing is anywhere near Acura-te, I think it is pretty cool.
"The first photo on the left (top) is of a HONDA LEGEND. The Legend is the Japanese version of the RL, which means this is the next-gen Acura RL."
http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/e...e000151480.cfm
If the drawing is anywhere near Acura-te, I think it is pretty cool.
08-09-2003, 08:59 PM
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
Hmm, reminds me of a lot of cars, including the old Eagle Medallion and some older Audi's.
No fog/driving lights, but it does seem to have headlight washers.
Hmm, reminds me of a lot of cars, including the old Eagle Medallion and some older Audi's.
No fog/driving lights, but it does seem to have headlight washers.
08-09-2003, 09:19 PM
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Originally posted by CK03RSX-S
Here's the only info/pics I've seen regarding the upcoming Legend/RL.
"The first photo on the left (top) is of a HONDA LEGEND. The Legend is the Japanese version of the RL, which means this is the next-gen Acura RL."
http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/e...e000151480.cfm
If the drawing is anywhere near Acura-te, I think it is pretty cool.
Here's the only info/pics I've seen regarding the upcoming Legend/RL.
"The first photo on the left (top) is of a HONDA LEGEND. The Legend is the Japanese version of the RL, which means this is the next-gen Acura RL."
http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/e...e000151480.cfm
If the drawing is anywhere near Acura-te, I think it is pretty cool.
08-09-2003, 09:48 PM
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I remember seeing a drawing on the "other" site of the new Legend/RL. I've posted it here.
I really hope that the new RL looks similar to this. I really LOVE how it looks. Anyone else with me?
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BTW--found this pic here
I really hope that the new RL looks similar to this. I really LOVE how it looks. Anyone else with me?
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BTW--found this pic here
08-11-2003, 03:18 AM
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08-11-2003, 03:56 AM
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Well that doesn't look like any of the drawings.
08-11-2003, 06:06 AM
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The roof antenna seems to be a dead giveaway that it's a new RL, because that's the exact same one seen on the '04 TL. Also, the hood lines seem to follow the pattern seen on the '04 TL. It looks like the RL is going to be a very sharp car!
