Spy '05 RL pics [pardon if repost]
04-01-2004, 05:54 PM
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Spy '05 RL pics [pardon if repost]
an older 8..2003 article... with the pics...
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...8&article=6284
"...Recently spotted at the Nürburgring is this prototype sedan, identified by the European press as the next-generation Honda Legend - sold in the U.S. as the Acura RL.
The current Acura RL has conservative, upright styling with a tall front grille, flat roofline, and a traditional boxy shape. Even though the prototype is heavily disguised, one can clearly see the all-new, stylish shape of the new RL. Note the low front hoodline and the very rounded shape of the front end. Also note the very short trunk lid, giving the car a sporty "long hood, short trunk" style. The low-profile tires on large aluminum wheels hint at a transformation from conservative to sporty for the new RL.
There is speculation that the new RL may upgrade from V-6 engines to V-8, or that it may go from front-wheel drive to four-wheel drive, but these are just unconfirmed rumors at this time. The new model is expected as a 2005 model..."
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...8&article=6284
"...Recently spotted at the Nürburgring is this prototype sedan, identified by the European press as the next-generation Honda Legend - sold in the U.S. as the Acura RL.
The current Acura RL has conservative, upright styling with a tall front grille, flat roofline, and a traditional boxy shape. Even though the prototype is heavily disguised, one can clearly see the all-new, stylish shape of the new RL. Note the low front hoodline and the very rounded shape of the front end. Also note the very short trunk lid, giving the car a sporty "long hood, short trunk" style. The low-profile tires on large aluminum wheels hint at a transformation from conservative to sporty for the new RL.
There is speculation that the new RL may upgrade from V-6 engines to V-8, or that it may go from front-wheel drive to four-wheel drive, but these are just unconfirmed rumors at this time. The new model is expected as a 2005 model..."
04-01-2004, 06:46 PM
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..and more importantly if there are any 'visible' cues for possible RL-S 
... Someone from the industry mentioned that the love for 'hi-end coupes' is back... i.e. Bentley GT Continental's a year supply is already spoken for...
... Someone from the industry mentioned that the love for 'hi-end coupes' is back... i.e. Bentley GT Continental's a year supply is already spoken for...
04-01-2004, 07:01 PM
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I see they have gone for the Pontaic look with the body cladding. 
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04-02-2004, 01:16 AM
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from the shape of the vehicle it looks as if it lost its refinement
if you look at the newest RL it has lines very similar to the ls430 and previous gen S class
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if you look at the newest RL it has lines very similar to the ls430 and previous gen S class
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Originally posted by Chaptorial
Eh it being in black w/ black camo makes it real tough to tell whats up.
Eh it being in black w/ black camo makes it real tough to tell whats up.
I still have no idea of what it's going to look like.
04-03-2004, 12:31 PM
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Is it me or in the first pic does the rear wheels look bigger and in the second pic the front wheels look bigger?
Still way too much camo to see any definitive styling.
Still way too much camo to see any definitive styling.
04-04-2004, 03:50 PM
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Originally posted by 1killercls
I see they have gone for the Pontaic look with the body cladding.
I see they have gone for the Pontaic look with the body cladding.
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